Bachelor and Master's in English at Four Top STEM schools in France

Terms and Conditions of Use

1. Introduction

This website (https://www.fineduc-usa.com/) is operated by Fineduc USA, Inc., a New York State business corporation. The website serves as an informational platform intended to present educational opportunities offered by the Ionis Education Group in France to prospective international students. By accessing or using this website, users agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

2. Legal Entity and Contact

The website is published by:

Fineduc USA, Inc.
98 Cuttermill Road, Suite 466
Great Neck, NY 11021
United States
New York State Department of State registration number: 5096152

The website is published with content from its Paris-based parent:

IONIS GROUP – IONIS SCHOOLS OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (FINEDUC)
25 rue Roger Salengro / 24 rue Pasteur
94270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
SIRET: 391 820 826 00074

3. Purpose of the Website

This site does not offer any educational services or products for sale. It acts solely as a non-commercial platform for information and contact. No contract or enrollment is concluded through this site. Any commercial agreement, including course enrollment or tuition payment, is handled directly by the relevant schools of the Ionis Education Group.

4. Use of the Website

Users agree to use this site for lawful, personal, and informational purposes only. Users must not engage in any activity that could impair the functionality or security of the website.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the site (text, visuals, logos, and trademarks) is the property of Fineduc USA or of Ionis Education Group unless otherwise stated. Any reproduction or use of this content without written permission is strictly prohibited.

6. Disclaimer Regarding Academic Recognition

The recognition of diplomas, ECTS credits, or any academic qualifications mentioned on this site is subject to the sole discretion of the receiving institutions or authorities in their country. Fineduc USA, Inc. does not guarantee any formal recognition of these credentials by foreign institutions, licensing boards, or governmental bodies.

7. Personal Data and Privacy

Users submitting personal data through the website’s contact form acknowledge that:

  • Their data will be processed by Fineduc USA, Inc. and/or IONIS Group.
  • The data may be stored or transferred between the U.S. and France.
  • Data will only be used to respond to user inquiries, and may be shared with relevant schools of the Ionis Education Group.
  • A privacy policy applies, available via https://www.fineduc-usa.com/privacy-policy/ Users have the right to access, correct, or delete their personal data in accordance with GDPR (for EU residents) and CCPA (for California residents). A consent checkbox will be required on the contact form.

8. Limitation of Liability

Fineduc USA makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate information. However, it does not warrant the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any content. The website may contain links to third-party sites, which are not under the control of Fineduc USA.

9. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by French law. In the event of a dispute, the competent courts shall be those of Paris, France, unless otherwise required by applicable consumer protection laws.

10. Modifications to the Terms

Fineduc USA reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without notice. Users are encouraged to review this page regularly.

11. Acceptance of the Terms

By continuing to browse this site or submit a contact form, the user confirms acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

Last updated: July 17, 2025

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with https://www.fineduc-usa.com/, operated by Fineduc USA, Inc., in collaboration with IONIS Education Group (France).

2. Identity of Data Controllers

  • Fineduc USA, Inc. (98 Cuttermill Road, Suite 466 Great Neck, NY, 11021, USA).
  • IONIS Education Group (2 Rue des Quatre Fils, 75003 Paris, France).

What Data Is Collected

We may collect the following categories of data:

  • Identification data: first name, last name, nationality, city of residence;
  • Academic data: degree level, desired program;
  • Contact details: email, phone number;
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies;

4. How Your Data Is Collected

Data is collected via:

  • The contact form on the website;
  • Cookies and tracking technologies (for technical and usage data);

5. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

Your data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your inquiries and requests.
  • Connecting you with schools of the Ionis Education Group.
  • Improving website performance and user experience.
  • Ensuring site security.

Legal bases include

  • Your consent (via checkbox on contact form).
  • Connecting you with schools of the Ionis Education Group.
  • Compliance with legal obligations.

6. Data Recipients

Your data may be shared with:

  • Internal staff of Fineduc USA and IONIS Education Group
  • Partner schools within the IONIS Education Group
  • Technical service providers (hosting, analytics, etc.)

No data is sold or transferred to third parties without your consent.

7. Data Hosting and International Transfers

The website is hosted by
GoDaddy.com LLC
2155 E Go Daddy Way
Tempe, AZ 85284, USA

Personal data collected through this site is stored on servers located in the United States.

In some cases, your data may be accessed by or transferred to IONIS Education Group 2 rue des Quatre Fils, 75003 Paris, France when required for administrative or operational purposes. Such transfers, when involving data subjects from the European Economic Area (EEA), are subject to appropriate safeguards in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Retention Period

  • Contact data: retained for up to 3 years from last activity.
  • Cookie data: retained for up to 13 months.

9. Your Rights

In accordance with applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Rectify or update your data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or limit data processing
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the CNIL (France) or relevant authority (US)

10. Exercising Your Rights

You may exercise your rights by contacting: ionisedtr@gmail.com

11. Cookies

The site uses cookies for:

  • Site performance and analytics
  • User session management
  • Content customization based on location

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or by using the consent management banner.

12. Security

Fineduc USA and IONIS Education Group implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

13. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time without notice.

Last updated: July 17, 2025

14. Acceptance

By using the website or submitting a contact form, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.