Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy transparently describes how personal data of users are collected, used, stored, and protected in the context of the online services offered by the Accademia di Cultura Italiana. The term “Accademia di Cultura Italiana” refers to the data controller as identified in this Privacy Policy. This Policy applies exclusively to personal data voluntarily provided by users via our website (e.g., course registration forms) or other online tools associated with our services.

1. Data Controller.

The data controller of personal data collected through this website is:

• Accademia di Cultura Italiana

• Website: https://sites.google.com/view/accademiadiculturaitaliana

• Contact Email: accademiaculturaitaliana@gmail.com

Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the Data Controller is responsible for all operations involving the processing of personal data provided by users via the website.

2. Categories of Personal Data Collected.

We collect and process only personal data directly provided by the user and necessary for enrollment in our online courses:

• First and Last Name

• Email Address

These data are collected when users complete the Contact or Course Registration Form. We do not automatically collect other data, nor do we use third-party tracking services.

3. Purpose of Processing.

The personal data provided are processed for the following purposes:

• Management of online course enrollments (execution of the service requested by the user)

• Communications related to course delivery, updates, and operational information

Processing of personal data is based on the user’s explicit consent at the time of data submission (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)) and/or the necessity to fulfill contractual obligations connected to the requested services (Art. 6(1)(b)).

4. Methods of Data Processing.

User personal data are processed using IT and telecommunication tools, with adequate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security, confidentiality, and protection of data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Data are processed exclusively by authorized personnel with dedicated expertise.

5. Data Retention.

Personal data are retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which they were collected and in compliance with legal obligations. Once the purposes for which the data were provided have been achieved (e.g., completion of educational activities), the data will be deleted or anonymized in accordance with applicable law.

6. Data Subject Rights.

In accordance with Articles 15–22 of the GDPR, users have the right to:

• Access their personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request deletion of their data (right to be forgotten)

• Restrict the processing of their data

• Object to the processing for legitimate reasons

• Receive their data in a structured and readable format (data portability), where applicable

• Requests may be sent to the Data Controller using the contact details provided in Section 1.

7. Data Security.

We adopt adequate IT security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, accidental loss, and unauthorized disclosure. However, no internet transmission system is completely secure, and users acknowledge that data transmission over public networks occurs at their own risk.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any substantial changes will be published on the website with appropriate notice. The most recent version will always be available via the dedicated link.