The Department of finance and banking of The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) hereinafter referred to as the "DFB," "we," "us," "our," "ours") with a registered place of business at 82, Prospect Vernadskogo, Moscow, 119571, Russian Federation, assigns a high priority to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal data.
We comply with "Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation)" or GDPR. When processing personal data, we adhere to the principles set forth in Article 5 of the GDPR.
Please read this Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Privacy Policy") carefully, in order to understand the purposes for which we process your personal data, as well as how you can exercise your rights regarding your personal data that is processed by the DFB.
We have tried to make this Privacy Policy as clear and simple as possible.
The officially-approved Russian-language version of this Privacy Policy has been translated into a language that you can better understand.
If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data or the protection of your personal data, or any suggestions on how to improve the wording of this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to review the officially approved version, please send us a message using the contact information in Section 10 "Contacts".
1. Scope of use
This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about how we collect and process your personal data when you use our information resources, during the course of our educational activity and for the purpose of organising various events.
This Privacy Policy applies to the processes outlined in Section 3 "Privacy notice".
Please note that our information resources may contain links to the resources of other service providers that are beyond our control and to whom this Privacy Policy does not apply.
We require that our partners handle user data with care, therefore, we work only with companies that have established their credibility.
2. Collecting the personal data of underage users
Our information resource are not designed to process the personal data of children below the age of 13. In the event that we need to use this type of data to create website content, it is mandatory that we request consent from a parent or legal guardian.
If you have reason to believe that a child has provided us with his or her personal data, please let us know using the contact information in Section 10 "Contacts".
3. Privacy notice
3.1. Processing your personal data through DFB information resources with identification
The DFB’s information resources process personal data to identify you as an individual for the following purposes:
3.1.2. To provide you with the features that are available in your account on DFB websites
Purpose of personal data processing
To provide you with the opportunity to login, see news and download files
Personal data processed for this purpose
The administrative staff give the login and password to you for a common course room
Legal grounds for processing your personal data
Your consent.
Period of storage of your personal data
Your study period
3.1.3. To organize contests and other events
Purpose of personal data processing
To organize contests or campaigns for marketing purposes.
Personal data processed for this purpose
Username, contacts for messenger sites and social media, contact telephone numbers, email
Legal grounds for processing your personal data
The rules of participation for the contest or other event.
Period of storage of your personal data
Until the end of the event.
3.1.4. Email newsletters to DFB subscribers
Purpose of personal data processing
To distribute email newsletters.
Personal data processed for this purpose
First name, last name, email
Legal grounds for processing your personal data
Your consent.
Period of storage of your personal data
Until you withdraw your consent.
3.1.5. Feedback
Purpose of personal data processing
To process requests or comments (complaints and suggestions) from individuals
Personal data processed for this purpose
First name, last name; contact telephone numbers; email.
Legal grounds for processing your personal data
Ensuring you receive feedback to resolve your issue.
Period of storage of your personal data
Until your issue is resolved.
3.2. Processing your personal data through DFB information resources without identification
Our information resources automatically collect data without identifying you as an individual for the following purposes:
3.2.1. User behavior analysis for DFB information resources using internal analytics systems
Purpose of personal data processing
To improve website performance and content delivery, to identify the most relevant news content
Personal data processed for this purpose
Cookies, IP address, location, type and version of the device’s operating system, type and version of browser, type of device and screen resolution, source of traffic (website or ad), language of the operating system and browser, user’s online activity.
Legal grounds for processing your personal data
Legitimate interest.
When processing your data, we act based on our legitimate interest because no other grounds apply in this case. Our performance depends on your interest in the content we provide and on ease of use.
User behavior analysis is a common practice among educational websites, therefore, we expect you to be aware of this. We assure you that any analysis of your data that we conduct to achieve the said goal will have no significant impact on your rights and freedoms.
Period of storage of your personal data
The period of storage depends on the type of cookie.
You can learn more about cookie types in the Cookie Policy.
Transferring personal data to third parties
No personal data is transferred to third parties.
Transferring personal data to third countries and international organisations
Your personal data will only be processed in the Russian Federation.
3.2.2. User behavior analysis for DFB information resources using third-party resources
Purpose of personal data processing
To improve website performance and content delivery
Personal data processed for this purpose
Cookies, IP address, location, type and version of the device’s operating system, type and version of browser, type of device and the screen resolution, source of traffic (website or ad), language of the operating system and browser, user’s online activity.
Legal grounds for processing your personal data
Your consent.
Period of storage of your personal data
- until the expiration of the storage period for the respective cookie file, depending on the type. Storage periods for each cookie type are specified in the Cookies table.
- until you withdraw your consent (decline data processing).
Transferring personal data to third parties
To accomplish this purpose, we connect to information resources of third-party services:
We provide these services the opportunity to gather your personal data for analysis. In this case, the processing of your personal data is subject to the privacy policies of these third-party services.
Transferring personal data to third countries and international organisations
Your personal data will be processed in the Russian Federation
3.3. Data processing for internal DFB purposes
In addition to the activity stated above, the DFB operates outside of its information resources. The DFB processes your personal data in the course of its operation for the following purposes:
4. Automated individual decision-making and profiling
To accomplish the purposes for which we process your personal data, we do not engage in automated individual decision-making, including profiling.
5. Your rights
5.1. Right to access your personal information
You have the right to obtain information from us about the processing of your personal data, the purpose of processing, categories, recipients or categories of recipients, including from third countries (outside the European Union or the European Economic Area) or international organisations, the period of storage, conditions of terminating the processing of your data and the source of your personal data.
If we process your personal data electronically, we will provide you with a copy of these data in a commonly used format.
5.2. Right to correct your personal data
If your personal data is inaccurate, incomplete or outdated, you have the right to require that we correct it without delay on our part
5.3. Right to delete your personal data
You have the right to request that we delete your personal data without delay on our part
5.4. Right to restrict (block) processing
You have the right to request that we restrict (block) the processing of your personal data. You may, however exercise this right only in the following cases:
- you have disputed the accuracy of your personal data for a period that allowed us sufficient time to verify these data;
- processing your personal data is against the law and you object to your personal data being deleted and request that we restrict their use;
- we no longer need your personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need them to impose, pursue or protect your legal requirements;
- you object to the processing until it is verified that our legitimate grounds override your grounds.
If the processing of your personal data is restricted (blocked), we will suspend processing until the restriction is lifted but will continue to store your personal data.
You can lift the restriction (block) from the processing of your personal data at any time by sending us a request using the methods specified in Section 10 "Contacts".
5.5. Right to object
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time based on a substantiated objection, when we process your data:
- to perform tasks in the public interest or to exercise official authority conferred on us;
- based on the legitimate interests that we or a third party pursue, except when pursuing these interests is necessary to protect your rights and freedoms.
We will not process your personal data if we cannot demonstrate convincing legal grounds for processing them.
You may also, at any time, object to our processing of your personal data for marketing purposes, including for profiling.
5.6. Right to withdraw consent
If your personal data are processed due to your consent, you have the right to withdraw it. We use a simple 'withdrawal of consent' procedure:
- withdrawal of consent to email newsletters.
You can withdraw your consent using any of the methods below:
- click "unsubscribe" in any distributed email;
- send us a withdrawal notice in a reply to an email newsletter;
You can withdraw consent (decline processing) following the steps in our Cookie Policy. Depending on type, cookies can be deleted automatically after you close the browser on your device. We will stop processing cookies that are not deleted automatically after you withdraw consent.
- withdrawal of consent to personal data processing for purposes unrelated to the use of our information resources.
You can withdraw your consent by sending us a notice using the methods specified in Section 10 "Contacts".
5.7. Right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority
You have the right to file a complaint with an authorized supervisory authority in your country if you have doubts about our methods for processing your data or protecting and enforcing your rights.
5.8. Terms of providing information on your rights
We provide information on observing your rights free of charge
5.9. Exercising your rights
You can use our contact information available on the website to send us a request regarding your personal data
5.10. When we are restricted from observing your rights
According to Article 23 of the GDPR, we must restrict the scope of our obligations and your rights when it is required by the law of the European Union or an EU member state.
These restrictions may apply if your personal data are processed to safeguard:
- national security;
- defense;
- public security;
- the preliminary inspection, investigation, identity verification or the prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties, including the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security;
- other important objectives of general public interest of the European Union or of a member state in which you are located, in particular, an important economic or financial interest of the European Union or of a member state, including monetary, budgetary and taxation matters, public health and social security;
- the protection of judicial independence and judicial proceedings;
- the prevention, investigation, detection and prosecution of breaches of ethics for regulated professions;
- a monitoring, inspection or regulatory function connected to the exercise of official authority;
- the protection of the data subject or the rights and freedoms of others;
- the right to file civil law claims and enforce foreign court rulings.
There are also special conditions that must be met for your rights to be exercised, specifically:
Exemptions from the right to delete personal data:
- observing the right to freedom of expression and freedom of information;
- performing a statutory obligation that requires the processing of personal data under the law of the European Union or an EU member state, or accomplishing an objective of general public interest or for exercising official authority imposed on us by the law of the European Union or an EU member state;
- protecting the public interest in the area of public health;
- processing for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes;
- initiating, conducting or defending a legal claim.
Exemptions from the right to restrict (block) processing:
- introducing, meeting or defending legal requirements, upon your consent;
- protecting the rights of another individual or a legal entity;
- pursuing the important public interests of the European Union or an EU member state.
If we are not able to observe your rights upon your request, we will send you a substantiated refusal.
You have the right to file a complaint with a competent supervisory authority in your country if you have doubts with regard to our processing your data or protecting or observing your rights.
Your country’s supervisory authority's contact information is available on the European Data Protection Board website.
6. Cookies and automatic logging
we use cookies and automatic logging.
A cookie is a small data file stored on your device (computer, tablet, smart phone, etc.).
Automatic logging is a log file used by our web servers and security systems.
We process these data solely for the safe use of our information resources as well as to improve the performance of our information resources.
We do not use these data to identify you or integrate these data with other data. Nor do we transfer these data or create user profiles.
You can learn more about how we use these technologies in our "Cookie and automatic logging policy".
7. Guarantees regarding personal data transfers to third countries
If we deal with a contractor whose country of operation is not on the list of countries ensuring an adequate level of personal data protection, we use standard contractual terms, as recommended by the European Commission. We have adopted security measures to protect your personal data according to the best security and privacy practices available. We use safety precautions to protect your information
8. Data security
The personal data we collect and store constitute classified information. They are protected from loss, manipulation or unauthorized access, by virtue of technical tools and organizational procedures. We continuously improve our data protection systems.
We assess impacts on data protection in order to identify your risks during data processing. We minimize detected risks by employing technical and organizational security measures.
9. Policy amendments
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy from time to time.
We will inform you of any changes to this Privacy Policy using the available means (via your contact email provided during registration or via our information resources during your next visit).
Please review every update to this Privacy Policy.
10. Contacts
To send us a message concerning the protection of personal data, please use the contact information on the website.
Information sources to which data protection regulations apply
Web sites:
Third party services.
- Google Analytics (https://analytics.google.com/ )
- Yandex.Metrika (https://metrika.yandex.ru/)
- Yandex.Direct (https://direct.yandex.ru/)
- Rambler TOP100 (https://top100.rambler.ru/)
