International Lyre Society (ILS)
Last updated: January 2026
1. Who we are
The International Lyre Society (ILS) is a cultural and educational organization dedicated to the research, revival and dissemination of the ancient Greek seven-string lyre.
Website: www.LyreSociety.com
Contact email: in**@*********ty.com
For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, the International Lyre Society acts as the data controller of your personal data.
2. What personal data we collect
Depending on your interaction with our website and services, we may collect the following personal data:
• Email address
• First name and last name (if provided)
• Information necessary for student enrolment in courses or educational programs (such as course selection and participation status)
• Login and account-related information for access to educational content
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.
3. How we collect your data
Your personal data is collected when you:
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Enrol as a student in an educational program or course offered by the International Lyre Society
• Create a user account on our website
• Communicate with us via email or contact forms
• Confirm your subscription or enrolment through verification or confirmation emails (double opt-in where applicable)
4. Purpose of data processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
• To send newsletters and informational emails related to the activities of the International Lyre Society
• To manage student enrolments, participation and access to educational content
• To communicate with students regarding courses, lessons, schedules and educational material
• To provide access to members-only or student-only areas of the website
• To improve our educational services and communication
Personal data is used exclusively for purposes related to the mission and activities of the International Lyre Society.
5. Legal basis for processing
The legal basis for processing your personal data depends on the context and includes:
• Your explicit consent, provided through newsletter subscription forms and confirmed via double opt-in (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
• The performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps, in the case of student enrolment and participation in educational programs (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)
• Our legitimate interest in operating and improving our educational and cultural services, where applicable (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
6. Email communications and platforms
Emails and newsletters are sent using MailPoet, a WordPress-based email communication service.
Student enrolment and access to educational content are managed through our website and associated platforms.
These services process personal data solely on our behalf and in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. Personal data is never sold, rented or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
7. Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:
• Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe
• Student enrolment data is retained for the duration of the educational relationship and for a reasonable period thereafter for administrative and legal purposes
You may unsubscribe from newsletters or request deletion of your data at any time.
8. Your rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw your consent at any time
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Request data portability where applicable
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
in**@*********ty.com
9. Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our activities, services or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on our website.
11. Contact
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:
International Lyre Society
Email: in**@*********ty.com