Privacy Policy

1. Data controller

The data controller is Scuola Mediterranea – Italian Language & Culture School A.P.S., with registered office at Via Oceania SNC, San Foca (Melendugno), Puglia, Italy.

For any request relating to the processing of personal data, you may contact the controller at info@mediterranea.school or by phone at +39 350 571 4778.

2. Types of data collected

Through this website we may collect the following personal data: full name, nationality, email address, phone number, and the content of messages sent via the contact form or the enrolment/information request form.

During browsing, technical data (such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited) may also be collected through strictly necessary technical cookies required for the website to function.

3. Purposes and legal basis of processing

Personal data are processed to respond to requests submitted through the website forms, provide information about courses and experiences, manage enrolments and relationships with students, comply with legal obligations, and protect the controller's rights.

The legal basis for processing is the data subject's consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) for form submissions, the performance of pre-contractual measures at the data subject's request (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR), and, where applicable, the controller's legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) in website security and abuse prevention.

4. Processing methods and retention

Data are processed using IT and telematic tools, in compliance with the security measures required by the GDPR. Access to data is limited to authorised personnel.

Data collected through contact forms are retained for the time needed to handle the request and, subsequently, for no longer than 24 months, unless longer retention is required by law or for legal defence.

5. Communication and transfer of data

Personal data may be shared with technical service providers (such as hosting and email providers) acting as data processors appointed by the controller.

Data are not disclosed publicly. Transfers to countries outside the EU are not envisaged, except where providers guarantee adequate safeguards under Articles 44 et seq. of the GDPR.

6. Data subject rights

As a data subject, you have the right to access your data, obtain rectification or erasure, restrict processing, object to processing, and request data portability, as provided by the GDPR.

You may withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) at www.garanteprivacy.it.

7. Cookies

For information on the use of cookies and your choices, please refer to the Cookie Policy available on this website.

8. Changes to this notice

The controller reserves the right to update this notice at any time. Changes will be published on this page with the date of the last update.