Last updated: January 2026

Crocus Administrative & Linguistics Services (“Crocus”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the website https://crocus-int.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our Website or contact us via the contact form.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the highest standards of data security. Our data processing activities are designed to comply with applicable data protection laws in all jurisdictions where we operate. Specifically, we adhere to:

• The Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP);

• The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable to EU residents;

• The Turkish Law on Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (KVKK), where applicable to residents of Turkey.

By using our Website, you acknowledge that your data may be processed in accordance with this Policy and the legal frameworks mentioned above. If you are accessing the site from a specific region, the provisions most relevant to your location will take precedence in the event of any legal divergence.

1. Personal Data We Collect

We only collect personal data that is necessary to operate our Website and respond to inquiries.

a) Contact Form

When you use the contact form on our Website, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Any information you choose to include in your message

This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

b) Technical Data

When you visit our Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited

This data is used for website security, maintenance, and statistical purposes.

2. Comments and User Accounts

In our students-only forum area, personal data such as username, e-mail address and post content are processed in order to create an account and ensure participation. This data is only used to secure the forum, verify user identity and audit compliance with community standards.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries sent via the contact form
  • To ensure the security and proper functioning of the Website
  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not use your personal data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on the context, we process personal data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., when submitting the contact form)
  • Our legitimate interests (e.g., website security and administration)
  • Legal obligations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

Your data may be shared only:

  • With service providers involved in website hosting or maintenance, under strict confidentiality obligations
  • When required by law or legal authorities

6. Data Retention

Personal data submitted via the contact form is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for any follow-up communication, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Cookies

Our Website may use essential cookies to ensure proper functionality. These cookies do not collect personal data for marketing or tracking purposes.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Crocus Administrative & Linguistics Services
Website: https://crocus-int.com
Email: info@crocus-int.com