Privacy Policy

Overview


Neuchâtel Junior College ("NJC") collects and uses personal and non-personal information in accordance with our Privacy Statement. By using or navigating around our site or utilizing any of the services we provide here, you acknowledge that you have read, understand and agree to be bound by this Privacy Statement. If you do not agree to be so bound, do not remain on the site.

The information captured from you by interacting with our platforms is held securely – we never sell personal data and we carry out all processing operations in strict compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as well as the Laws of Canada. 

IP Address


Non-personal information tracked is limited to the IP address, platform and browser version of the device used. We use this data to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information unless directly provided by the user.

Cookies


Our Site uses cookies. This cookie does not include personal information and expires when the browser is closed, or the session is ended. By using the website, you agree to our use of cookies.

Third Party Tracking


The site uses third party tracking to optimize the user experience. This allows us to provide our website visitors with a better experience as well as analyse user trends. Google Analytics is also used for advanced analysis.

Personal Information


NJC is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. When you visit NJC’s websites, you may decide to provide us with your personal information by registering interest in the school, signing up online for an event, or making a payment (as examples). Consequently, we may store information such as your name, address, phone number, e-mail address and other data that you provided, either electronically or in physical files. This information is shared with NJC – including the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations, The NJC Fund and NJC volunteers – for communication purposes. In addition, the school solicits the financial and volunteer support of its many constituents worldwide. We will retain your personal information, should you provide it, for the period necessary for the purposes for which the data was collected or until it is no longer needed, whichever is the longer.

Right To Be Forgotten


Users can request to have their data permanently deleted from the site by contacting admin@neuchatel.org.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)


The California Consumer Privacy Act, also referred to as CCPA, is a privacy-centric bill aimed at protecting the privacy of California consumers. Under the CCPA, businesses must update privacy notices to specifically state what data is collected, categorize the data collected, explain the purpose for the data’s use, identify third parties with which that data is shared, and communicate the rights available to an individual. Under the CCPA, California consumers may have the right to request and receive a list of personal information and additional details a business collects (or has collected), as well as the intended business use for collecting this data. The consumer may also be able to request that any specific personal information be deleted.

Opt-Out


To opt-out of email communications, please click ‘unsubscribe’ at the bottom of the email in question. To stop receiving all communications from us (including mailings), please email admin@neuchatel.org to specify your preference.

Other


We may disclose your personal information in special cases if required to do so by law, court order or other government or law enforcement authority; or when we believe in good faith that disclosing this information is otherwise necessary or advisable, including, for instance, to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be causing injury to or interfering with the rights or property of NJC, another user or anyone else that could be harmed by such activities.
 
Members of the NJC community may have access to confidential information within the password-protected areas of NJC’s website, portals or online communities. Users are required to keep confidential the information, materials and knowledge to which they have access and to comply with the appropriate NJC policies (including Code of Behaviour and Acceptable Use of Technology). No information or data within any area of NJC’s website, portals or online communities may be used, circulated, or shared for any reason or gain of any kind, and are for use for College-related purposes only. NJC has the right to suspend the online access or privileges of anyone who breaches this policy.

Correspondence 


Personal correspondence sent to NJC, including emails, letters, and entries made across our social media platforms will be collected and stored. Notes, ideas, suggestions or other material submitted by users will be treated as property of Neuchâtel Junior College.

Notification of Changes


NJC reserves the right to make changes to its websites and to its policies at any time. Updates will be posted on this Site within a reasonable period of time.

Disclaimer 


NJC makes every effort to ensure that the information placed on our website(s) is accurate and up-to-date. The material on all NJC websites is provided for information purposes only. NJC shall not be liable for damages of any kind arising out of your reliance on the information on NJC websites.

All online content (including text, photos, graphics/images, logos, video and audio files) published on www.njc.ch is copyrighted, along with online content posted on other websites managed by NJC. You may view and/or download the content only for your personal, non-commercial use. The content may not be otherwise copied, modified, re-published, broadcast or distributed without the permission of NJC. In addition, certain other information is copyrighted by other third parties. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. 

Clicking on certain links within www.njc.ch (or other websites managed by NJC) will take you into websites that are not under the control of and are not maintained by NJC. NJC is not responsible in any way for the content, safety or security of those websites. Descriptions of, or references to products and services within NJC’s website does not imply endorsement of that product and service or publication. All registered trademarks remain the respective trademarks of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.
Neuchâtel Junior College offers the unique opportunity to study Canadian curriculum abroad. While living in Switzerland in a French community, students enjoy an international education through travel and experiential learning in Europe. Gap year and Grade 12  high school students gain international experience and develop independence and life skills that prepare them for university and the global workplace.

A Canadian high school in Switzerland | Grade 12 & Gap