Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
WayUSA inc. (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website https://wayusa.info. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data privacy laws.

We operate primarily in countries of the former USSR (Eastern Europe and Central Asia), providing services to students aged 15 to 18.5 for participation in U.S. cultural exchange programs.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Personal identifiers: Email address (through registration forms).
• Technical data: Cookies, browser type, device information.
• Behavioral data: Page views, clicks, referring URLs.
• Geolocation: Country and city.
• Financial data: If you make payments via Stripe or PayPal.
• Children’s data: We do not knowingly collect data from children under 15.

3. How We Collect Data
We collect data via:

• Registration and contact forms.
• Cookies and tracking technologies.
• Third-party tools (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Yandex).
• Payment platforms (Stripe, PayPal).

4. Purposes of Data Use
We use your data to:

• Communicate with you.
• Provide specific services, including ELTiS 2.0 testing.
• Analyze and improve our services and marketing.
• Fulfill legal obligations.
• Ensure site functionality and performance.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent — provided via checkbox during form submission.
• Contractual necessity — for delivering services.
• Legal obligation — for compliance purposes.
• Legitimate interest — in ensuring website operation and service quality.

6. Sharing of Data

• We do not share your data with third parties for marketing or profiling.
• Data is not transferred outside the EU or USA.
• No formal data protection agreements exist with external processors since they do not access your personal data.

7. Your Rights
As a user, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Restrict or object to the processing of your data.
• Request data portability.
• Withdraw your consent at any time.
• File a complaint with a supervisory authority.

All requests can be made through a dedicated form on our website or by contacting info@wayusa.us.

8. Data Retention

• We retain your data for 2–3 years, unless otherwise required by law.
• You can request deletion at any time via the dedicated form on our site.

9. Cookies and Trackers
We use the following categories of cookies:

• Essential — necessary for site function.
• Functional — for enhanced experience.
• Analytical — for understanding user behavior.
• Advertising — for marketing purposes.

You may manage cookies through our site interface or disable them in your browser settings.

10. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• SSL encryption
• Secure data storage
• Controlled access protocols

11. Policy Updates
We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. Users will be notified via email of any material changes

12. Special Notices

• Children under 13: We do not work with individuals under the age of 15.
• California (CCPA): We do not sell personal data and do not serve California residents under 18.