PRIVACY POLICY

SMART AO LIMITED respects the rights of visitors to the website instituterf.ru. Protecting the confidentiality of users’ personal information is a fundamental principle of our operations.
By visiting the website or submitting a request or application for an academic program selection, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
General Provisions

• We do not transfer personal data to third parties without legal grounds.
• We guarantee the confidentiality of users’ contact information.
• Users independently determine the scope of personal data they provide.
• When browsing the website without filling out forms, personal data is not collected.

Information We Collect

• Personal data provided by users when completing forms on the website.
• Technical information automatically collected by the website software.
• The accuracy of the data provided by users is not verified.

Technical Information
When visiting the website, SMART AO LIMITED automatically receives access to standard server log information, including:

• Device IP address and proxy data (if applicable);
• User’s internet service provider;
• Browser type and operating system;
• Referring domain name;
• Pages visited, as well as the date and time of the visit;
• Information about downloaded files.

This information is used in anonymized form to analyze website traffic, improve performance, and develop services.
The connection between personal data and a user’s IP address is not disclosed to third parties, except as required by law.
The website also uses statistical tracking tools to collect anonymized visitor data.
Use of Collected Information
Data provided by users when filling out forms is used exclusively for:

• Contacting the user;
• Assisting in selecting educational programs;
• Improving website performance.

Contact details (first name, last name, phone number, email address, country of residence) are not published on the website and are used solely for communication purposes. Email addresses are not shared with third parties and are used exclusively for correspondence.
Disclosure to Third Parties
SMART AO LIMITED does not transfer personal data to third parties, except in cases expressly provided by law (for example, upon official request by government authorities).
Use of Cookies
The website uses cookies — small text files stored by the user’s browser.
Cookies are used for:

• Ensuring proper website functionality;
• Automatic user authorization;
• Collecting website traffic statistics.

Cookies do not contain personal data and do not store passwords.
Users may disable cookies in their browser settings; however, this may limit access to certain website features.
Links to Third-Party Websites
The website may contain links to external resources. SMART AO LIMITED is not responsible for the privacy policies of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review their data processing policies independently.
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected on the website instituterf.ru.
Data Protection
SMART AO LIMITED implements necessary organizational and technical measures to protect personal data from loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. Modern network security tools, access control systems, and cryptographic data protection methods are used.
Final Provisions
This Privacy Policy is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between the user and SMART AO LIMITED.
The company reserves the right to amend this Policy at any time without prior notice. The current version is always available on the website.