Privacy Notice
Greenheart International
Effective Date: 1/9/2019
This privacy notice describes how Greenheart International collects, uses, and discloses Personally Identifying Information (also known as “PII”) or Personal Data (collectively “Personal Information”) from and about users of Greenheart International websites. This privacy notice also applies to any associated paper forms. Please read this privacy notice before using Greenheart International websites or submitting any personal information.
These practices may be changed at any time. Changes will be posted along with the date of the change. You should review this privacy notice when you visit Greenheart International websites to make sure that you understand how Personal Information is collected, used, and disclosed.
Why We Collect Information
The Personal Information you provide to us is only used to:
- Fulfill your specific request or provide the service or information you requested
- Comply with legal requirements and to protect our legal rights
- Improve our programs and services
- In any other way, if you have provided us with express permission to do so
We may use non-Personal Information for additional reasons described in the remainder of this privacy notice.
If you identify yourself to us by sending us an email with questions or comments, we may retain your comments for future reference.
What Information We Collect
Greenheart collects Personal Information, which is information that on its own or in combination with other information may be used to identify, contact, or locate an individual. Examples include:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Username and password for our websites
- Credit card, other payment information and financial and economic information
- Social Security number or other government-issued identification number
- IP addresses
- Telephone number
- Social media account names
- Passport number or other similar travel-related information, such as a visa
- Personal interests, activities, hobbies, etc.
- Health-related information
- Family history
- Religious and philosophical affiliation
- Gender and/or sex
- Ethnicity
- Date of birth and/or birthday
- Country of citizenship
- Work and volunteer History
- Family information (e.g. names, email, phone numbers)
- Photographs and videos
- Education information (e.g. school attended, diplomas, transcripts)
- Extra-curricular Activities
Greenheart International collects other information that relates to you but does not identify you. Examples include clickstream data and web-browsing information (such as the date and time you visit a website, whether you click on various advertisements or links and the search terms you enter when using a website), and information about your computer, device and internet connection, and geographic location.
How We Collect Personal Information
We collect Personal Information from you in the following ways:
- When you register for one of our websites or submit an inquiry through one of our websites;
- When you complete and submit a paper or electronic form associated with Greenheart International;
- When you send us an email or use other features of one of our websites to contact or interact with us;
- When you contact us by telephone regarding Greenheart International; or
- Automatically when you visit Greenheart International websites (n.b., the only Personal Information we automatically collect is your IP address, which is only considered Personal Information in certain circumstances).
Distribution of Information
We may share information gathered by us from Greenheart International websites with governmental agencies or other companies assisting us in providing services to you. We may do so when:
- Permitted or required by law;
- We apply for or assist you in applying for a visa or other documentation necessary for you to participate in one of our programs;
- Interacting with third parties who are involved in, assist in the provision of or are otherwise involved with our programs, products, and services (e.g., host families, travel agencies, schools, U.S. Department of State); or
- Trying to protect against, prevent or investigate actual or potential fraud or unauthorized transactions.
Information provided under one of the four preceding bullet points will not be used by those receiving it for marketing purposes, unless specifically authorized by the user.
Third parties who provide webhosting services or other services that make possible the operation of Greenheart International websites and the services you request through the websites may have access to information that you provide us to the extent that those third parties require access to our databases to service the websites.
In connection with the sale or transfer of all or part of our assets, we reserve the right to transfer information we have obtained from or about you.
We are not responsible for any breach of security or for any actions of any third parties that receive information from us.
Transfer of Information
Greenheart International websites are hosted and maintained in the United States of America. Your Personal Information may be transmitted to countries outside of the European Economic Area, including the United States of America. You can obtain details of the mechanism under which your personal data is transferred outside the EU by contacting us. If your Personal Information is transferred outside the European Economic Area to third party service providers, we will take steps to ensure that your Personal Information receives the same level of protection as if it remained within the European Economic Area, including by entering into data transfer agreements using the European Commission approved Standard Contractual Clauses, or by relying on certification schemes such as the EU–US Privacy Shield.
Cookie/Tracking Technology – Use of Non-Personal Information
Greenheart International websites use cookie and tracking technology to collect non-Personal Information. Our system also automatically gathers information about areas you visit on our websites, and about the links you select from within one of our websites to the other areas of the World Wide Web or elsewhere online. We use such information in the aggregate to understand how our users as a group use the services and resources provided on our websites. This way we know which areas of our websites are preferred by our users, which areas need improvement, and what technologies are being used so that we may continually improve our websites. Personal Information cannot be collected via cookies and other tracking technology, however, if you previously provided us with your Personal Information, cookies may be tied to such information. Aggregate cookie and tracking information may be shared with third parties but that aggregate information does not identify individual website users. Our web servers do not record visitor email addresses unless that information is submitted by the visitor. We may determine what technology is available through your browser to provide you with the most appropriate version of a web page. Greenheart International uses Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Gravity Forms, Yoast, Formstack, Calendly, GoOverseas, and other web traffic tracking tools.
Links to Other Websites
Greenheart International websites contain links to other websites. These links are for your convenience. We do not control, endorse or review the privacy notices of other websites, which may be different than this privacy notice. You should review the privacy notice of other websites before choosing to disclose Personal Information.
Data Security
Greenheart takes steps to secure your Personal Information. We exercise care in providing secure transmissions when we need to transfer your Personal Information from our servers. Our websites use secure server software encryption, which is indicated by https in the url of the website. Encryption is a common method of ensuring that information remains private. Greenheart International cannot guarantee or warrant that the information that you transmit to us, or any communications is completely secure.
Retention of Personal Information
Greenheart International only retains data for as long as necessary for the purposes indicated in this privacy notice or for such other period as may be permitted or required by law.
Children’s Privacy
For children age 14-16, Greenheart International takes additional steps to protect their Personal Information. We do not intend to collect Personal Information from children aged 13 or younger. These additional steps include:
- Notifying parents about our privacy practices, including the types of Personal Information we may collect, how the Personal Information is used, and with whom (and how) it is disclosed;
- Obtaining consent from the parent for the collection of Personal Information, which may be done in a paper format;
- Collecting and storing only the Personal Information reasonably necessary for the purpose we for which we are receiving it; and
- Providing parents with the right to request access to or a copy of their children’s Personal Information.
Trademarks
The marks Greenheart, Greenheart Heart Logo, and Sobresmesa are either registered or unregistered trademarks of Greenheart International. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use is prohibited.
Your Rights
Certain jurisdictions provide their residents or citizens with certain rights about their Personal Information. These may include the right to request access to the data we hold about you, to obtain a copy of your Personal Information, to request that your Personal Information be erased, to correct inaccurate information, to ask us to restrict how we process your Personal Information, or to withdraw your consent to our processing of your Personal Information. Your individual rights will depend on your residency and citizenship.
Please contact us using the following information for more information about this privacy notice, to notify us of a concern or complaint, or to exercise any of the individual rights you may have.
Data Protection Officer
By mail: 742 N LaSalle Dr. Chicago, IL 60654 Suite 300, USA
By email: click here
By phone: +1 312-944-2544
Additionally, all marketing emails and newsletters from Greenheart International allow you to opt out of further correspondence. You can do so by clicking the link within the emails, which will guide you on how to opt-out.
Hello! I am from South Africa and I would like to apply for the fall intake 2021. Are applications still going on or have been put on hold due to Covid 19?
Hello! Please take a look at our specific programs for information. We do have programs that are open for applications and hope to have more soon.
Hello,
I wanted to become an English teach for August 2021 and I was curious on when was the best time to apply. I finish college in May so I wanted to asked if I should wait till February or start now?
Hello! Sorry for the delay. For more information on our programs, please reach out to our email travelabroad@greenheart.org. Cheers, Greenheart Travel
With the pandemic are application on hold and for how long.
Hello! Sorry for the delay. For more information on our programs, please reach out to our email travelabroad@greenheart.org. Cheers, Greenheart Travel
Hello!
I want to teach English in August 2020, when do applications open for spring 2020 and when would I need everything ready by?
Hi Joyce! We will start accepting applications usually 1 year in advance. We’ll help you get everything ready in time to go in August!
My B.A. in ELA with a minor in International Studies will be complete 5.19.19 (yay!) I am planning on doing an online TEFL certification beginning August 12 – October 25th. I’d really like to try to find a public school job in Seoul by spring 2020. Is my timeline totally unrealistic or is this possible??
Hey Naomi. That’s definitely do-able, but we are accepting applications for public school positions for 2020 now. I’d apply ASAP, the sooner the better 🙂 You don’t need to have completed your TEFL to apply – you just need to finish it before you go to Korea!
Hi good morning.
I would like to ask if I am qualified to apply. I’m from Philippines and graduate of Engineering course.
I was thinking to shift on other field or career.
Actually, i already expressed my interest on this job but i would like to confirm if I am qualified since I read from your website some qualifications particular to Citizen of the U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa.
Thank you.
Hi Charry, thanks for reaching out! At this time our partner requires all applicants to be citizens of the countries you listed above, but we recommend checking out sites like eslcafe.com for teaching opportunities that might not have these eligibility restrictions.
Oops. …I mean South Korea!
Hi Jenny, the age limit for teachers is 62 years old. Here is the link to all the eligibility requirements on our program page as well. https://greenhearttravel.org/program/adult/work/teach-in-south-korea#eligibility
Is there an age limit for teachers in South Africa?
I am aiming for the Fall 2017 semester and meet all of the eligibility requirements, except for one qualification.
I am a U.S. citizen and graduated with a BA from a U.S. University, however, my U.S. education began in the 10th grade (when I immigrated here), and not the 7th grade.
Can I still be considered?
If I am graduating in May can i still apply for Fall 2017? If so, should i send a transcript with the application and then an updated one upon graduation?
Yes! But you will have to double check one thing before you proceed with the Fall application. You need to send a notarized and apostilled copy of your diploma to my offices by early July – the problem is that many schools won’t send out diplomas for 6-8 weeks after you graduate and in that case, you wouldn’t get your diploma on time. You’ll need to check with your school to make sure you could expedite your diploma
Its been some time since I have graduated from college (~10 years). I do I still need to provide transcripts or can I provide additional recommendations?
Hey Marquita – Yes, you’ll be required to submit one set of official, sealed transcripts as well as a notarized and apostilled copy of your degree. Usually, you can order transcripts from your Universities’ website for $5-$10 and have them mailed directly to you
I have a bachelors in psychology and I am currently working on my teacher certification. Do I need a TEFL certificate
Hey Ruben! If you have a BA in Education or a valid teaching license, you will not be required to have a TEFL certification 🙂
Kara
I have a bachelor’s degree in English, and my teaching certificate in secondary education. I have been teaching for 5 years. Do I still need to take a TEFL course?
Hey Mary! As long as your teaching certificate will be valid through your contract in Korea, you won’t be required to obtain a TEFL certification
I have a Masters In Education in Counseling. MSEd. I also have over 9 years experience as a Educational Associate in the New York City Department of Education. Do you think I have a chance base on my qualifications?
The links to ‘letter or recommendation’ and ‘personal essay and lesson plan’ for instructions and templates are not working
Sorry about that! All the links should be in working order now 🙂
I just saw this teaching opportunity. Is it too late for me to apply? I only have a minor in Education and Educational Services and have not started my TEFL certificate yet, but I will if I know it is not too late to apply for the S. Korea program.
Thank you!
Hello
I do not have ‘full time’ teaching experience, but for two university semesters, I did teach a class of 19 once a week as part of my degree requirements and definitely spent more than 20 hours in class–as well as in the companion ‘for credit’ course, which focused on how to teach English/creative writing to k-12.
Would this make up for the lack of a physical component in the TEFL course I recently began, or would it still be necessary to take a TEFL course with an in-class portion?
( I made my own lesson plans, executed them, and wrote a pedagogy paper analyzing teaching methods)
Hi, if I were to apply for the Spring 2017 term, when would I be expected to travel to South Korea?
Hello, I have my bachelor in secondary education so I do I still have to get TEFL certified?
Hey Grace! You are not required to get a TEFL certification to be considered eligible for the South Korea program 🙂
Hello, the request to obtain recommendation letter information is not working. Is there another way to receive the guidelines? Thank you.
You links to “enter your information here” are not working.
Thank you for letting us know! We’re working on getting it fixed right now. 🙂
the links are still not working
Hello. While in college my coursework and study was elementary education. However, my bachelors degree is applied arts and science. Would there be any chance I would be omitted from having to take the TEFL certification with proof of my transcript?
Is it possible to get a visa with a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol, or is it a waste of time ? Thanks
Hi Elizabeth, unfortunately our partner in South Korea does not accept teachers who have received a DUI. Are you set on teaching in South Korea or would you be open to learning more about our teaching positions in Vietnam (where this conviction doesn’t disqualify you from the hiring process)?
I’m a South African citizen and a native English speaker.
Unfortunately, I attended a high school where English was not the primary language of instruction. On the other hand my 4 year degree was obtained from the Nelson Mandela Metro University, where classes are conducted exclusively in English.
According to your list of requirements “Citizens of South Africa will need to submit a Proof of English Language Instruction letter from each school they attended since 7th grade with their initial application sbumission”.
What does this mean for me?
I’m so excited about this, I’m trying to plan as much as possible to make this as easy as possible!! Any pointers anyone would like to give when going through the application and interview processes??
Hi Shandreanna, applying for everything as early as possible is definitely the most important thing! This includes submitting your application and applying for your background check as early as you can. You and I will have an interview after you’ve submitted your application to help you prepare for your interview with EPIK 🙂