Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 24, 2026

Introduction and organizational info

We, at Long Island Institute, are dedicated to serving our customers and contacts to the best of our abilities. Part of our commitment involves the responsible management of personal information collected through our website liips.org, and any related interactions. Our primary goals in processing this information include:

Enhancing the user experience on our platform by understanding customer needs and preferences.
Providing timely support and responding to inquiries or service requests.
Improving our products and services to meet the evolving demands of our users.
Conducting necessary business operations, such as billing and account management.

It is our policy to process personal information with the utmost respect for privacy and security. We adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure that the data we handle is protected against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Our practices are designed to safeguard the confidentiality and integrity of your personal information, while enabling us to deliver the services you trust us with.

We do not have a designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) but remain fully committed to addressing your privacy concerns. Should you have any questions or require further information about how we manage personal information, please feel free to contact us at liipsmail@gmail.com or +1-US 5165095852.

Your privacy is our priority. We are committed to processing your personal information transparently and with your safety in mind. This commitment extends to our collaboration with third-party services that may process personal information on our behalf, such as in the case of sending invoices. Rest assured, all activities are conducted in strict compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Scope and application

Our privacy policy is designed to protect the personal information of all our stakeholders, including website visitors, registered users, and customers. Whether you are just browsing our website liips.org, using our services as a registered user, or engaging with us as a valued customer, we ensure that your personal data is processed with the highest standards of privacy and security. This policy outlines our practices and your rights related to personal information.

Data storage and protection

Data storage

Personal information is stored in secure servers located in the following locations: US. For services that require international data transfer, we ensure that such transfers comply with all applicable laws and maintain data protection standards equivalent to those in our primary location.
Data hosting partners: We partner with reputable data hosting providers committed to using state-of-the-art security measures. These partners are selected based on their adherence to stringent data protection standards.

Data protection measures

Security audits and monitoring: Regular security audits are conducted to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities. We also monitor our systems for unusual activities to prevent unauthorized access.

Data processing agreements

When we share your data with third-party service providers, we do so under the protection of Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) that ensure your information is managed in accordance with GDPR and other relevant data protection laws. These agreements mandate that third parties implement adequate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your data.

Transparency and control

We believe in transparency and providing you with control over your personal information. You will always be informed about any significant changes to our sharing practices, and where applicable, you will have the option to consent to such changes.

Your trust is important to us, and we strive to ensure that your personal information is disclosed only in accordance with this policy and when there is a justified reason to do so. For any queries or concerns about how we share and disclose personal information, please reach out to us at liipsmail@gmail.com or +1-US 5165095852.

User rights and choices

At Long Island Institute, we recognize and respect your rights regarding your personal information, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. We are committed to ensuring you can exercise your rights effectively. Below is an overview of your rights and how you can exercise them:

Your rights

Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to obtain information about how we process it.
Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): If you believe that any personal information we hold about you is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request its correction or completion.
Right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’) (Art. 17 GDPR): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, among other circumstances.
Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain conditions.
Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit those data to another controller.
Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information, under certain conditions, including processing for direct marketing.
Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): Where the processing of your personal information is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Right to lodge a complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal information violates applicable data protection laws.

Exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at liipsmail@gmail.com or +1-US 5165095852. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws and within the timeframes stipulated by those laws. Please note, in some cases, we may need to verify your identity as part of the process to ensure the security of your personal information.

We are committed to facilitating the exercise of your rights and to ensuring you have full control over your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns about how your personal information is handled, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

Compliance with United States privacy laws

To appeal a decision we may make regarding your request, please contact us within 60 days of receiving our response by submitting your request through the link on our website or by using one of the following methods:
Email: liipsmail@gmail.com
Phone: 5165095852 In your appeal request, please include your original request, the date of our response, and a brief explanation of why you believe our decision was incorrect.

For residents of the United States of America the following provisions apply:

Individual rights

The United States privacy laws provide residents of the United States specific rights regarding their personal information, additional to what has been described before.

Right to Know

You may request that we disclose to you what personal information we have collected, used, shared, or sold about you, and why we collected, used, shared, or sold that information. Specifically, you may request the disclosure of:

The categories of personal information collected
Specific pieces of personal information collected
The categories of sources from which we collected personal information
The purposes for which personal information is used
The categories of third parties with whom personal information is shared
The categories of information that are sold or disclosed to third parties

Right to Delete

You may request that we delete personal information we have collected about you.

Right to Correct

You may ask us to correct inaccurate information that we have about you.

Right to Limit

You can request us to only use your sensitive personal information (for example, your social security number, your genetic data, etc.) for limited purposes, such as providing you with the services you requested.

Right to Opt-Out

You may request that we stop processing your personal information (“opt-out”). You can make use of your right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information by submitting your request through the link on our website.

Right to Non-Discrimination

You have the right to be protected from discrimination for exercising your rights.

Submitting requests

You may submit your request by sending an email to liipsmail@gmail.com or by phone at +1-US 5165095852. We will compare the information you submit to us with the information we have in our records to verify your request. We will then respond to your request in accordance with the requirements.

Sensitive data and/or biometric data

We only process sensitive personal data with your prior consent and only for specific purposes that are clearly disclosed at the time of collection. You may withdraw your consent at any time by submitting your request through the link on our website or by email to liipsmail@gmail.com.

Direct marketing and communications

At Long Island Institute, we may use your personal information to send you direct marketing communications about our products, services, promotions, and other relevant information that we believe may be of interest to you. We are committed to ensuring that our direct marketing practices are transparent, lawful, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.

Obtaining consent for direct marketing

Opt-in consent: We will obtain your explicit opt-in consent before sending you direct marketing communications, where required by law. This means that you will have the opportunity to actively consent to receiving marketing messages from us before we send them to you.
Unsubscribe option: Every direct marketing communication we send will include clear instructions on how to unsubscribe or opt-out from receiving future marketing communications. You can exercise your right to opt-out at any time, and we will promptly honor your request to stop sending you marketing messages.

Types of direct marketing communications

We may use your personal information to send you direct marketing communications via various channels, including:

Email

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and help our website function properly.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They may be used to:

Ensure the website operates correctly.
Remember your preferences and settings.
Improve website performance and user experience.
Collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website to help us improve our content and services.

Some cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled. If we use optional analytics or third-party services, those providers may also place cookies on your device in accordance with their own privacy policies.

You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of this website.

By continuing to use this website, or by accepting cookies through our cookie consent banner where applicable, you acknowledge the use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy.

Managing your preferences

You have control over the direct marketing communications you receive from us. You can manage your communication preferences by using the unsubscribe link provided in our marketing emails or text messages.