Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
Who we are
The International Academy of Sports Science and Technology (AISTS) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.aists.org (the “Website”).
By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information when you interact with our
Website, including but not limited to:
1.1 Personal Data
- Name, email address, phone number, and other contact information you provide when submitting forms or subscribing to newsletters.
- Information provided in connection with inquiries, applications, or registrations such as CV, motivation letter, diplomas.
1.2 Non-Personal Data
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Website usage data, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and provide requested services.
- To manage applications, registrations, and subscriptions.
- To communicate and analyse data for marketing purposes and statistical reporting.
- To improve our Website and services.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable, we process your personal data based on:
- The necessity to perform a contract or provide a service you requested.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Our legitimate interests, such as improving our Website and communicating
about our programmes, provided these interests do not override your rights.
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with:
- Service providers and partners who assist us in operating our Website, hosting, email distribution, analytics, and admissions.
- Authorities when required by law or to protect our legal rights. All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Some cookies are essential for the Website’s functionality (e.g., session management). Others are used for analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) or marketing. You can manage your preferences via our Cookie Consent Banner or your browser settings.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
For job applications submitted to AISTS, personal data (including CV, motivation letter, diplomas, work permits, and proof of residency) is retained only for the duration of the recruitment process. AISTS does not accept job applications submitted via email. All applications must be submitted through our official recruitment platform to ensure data protection, fairness, and traceability. Applications sent by email will not be processed and will be deleted without review.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access, correct, or update your data.
- Request the deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent to marketing communications.
- Object to the processing of your data or request data portability.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data rights
are violated.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below outlined in section 12.
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
9. International Transfers
If your data is transferred outside of Switzerland or the European Economic Area, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal data.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” revised. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
International Academy of Sports Science and Technology (AISTS)
Email: [email protected]
Address: Quartier UNIL-Centre, Bâtiment Synathlon, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0) 21 692 64 80
This Privacy Policy is aligned with Swiss data protection law and GDPR principles where applicable.