MediterrArt APS · Legal information
Privacy Policy
Information on the processing of the personal data of visitors to www.mediterrart.eu, pursuant to Articles 12 and 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
1. Data controller
The data controller is MediterrArt APS, with its registered office at Via Cesare Battisti 64, 74022 Fragagnano (TA), Italy. For privacy enquiries and to exercise the rights described in this notice, please email segreteria@mediterrart.eu.
2. Scope
This notice concerns browsing www.mediterrart.eu, accessing its content and communicating through the contact details published on the website. Applications to projects, Erasmus+ activities, reporting through external platforms and the use of photographs of people involved may be subject to specific privacy notices provided when the relevant data is collected.
3. Data processed and purposes
Browsing and security data. When a visitor accesses the website, the server and technical systems may process the IP address, browser and device information, the dates and times of requests, requested pages and information about errors. These data are used to provide the website, ensure its proper operation, prevent misuse and address technical issues. The legal basis is the controller's legitimate interest in website management and security (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), taking account of the rights of data subjects, and, where applicable, compliance with legal obligations.
Communications and contact requests. If someone writes to an email address published on the website, MediterrArt APS processes the sender's email address and other information voluntarily supplied to read and handle the enquiry, reply and manage any resulting relationship. Depending on the nature of the communication, processing is based on the legitimate interest in managing correspondence or on taking pre-contractual steps at the person's request or performing an existing relationship (Article 6(1)(f) or (b) GDPR). On the redesigned website, the message function in the Contacts section opens the visitor's email application: the message is sent only if the visitor chooses to send it.
Association content and photographs. The website publishes information, images and materials concerning the association's activities. Any processing of personal data relating to participants, collaborators or people depicted in project content is distinct from ordinary website browsing and is subject, where required, to notices and permissions for the relevant activities.
4. Cookies and similar technologies
The website may use technical cookies and other technologies necessary for operation, security and storing preferences. Some external services may use additional cookies or identifiers. Their categories, purposes, services and the methods for granting, refusing or changing consent are explained in the website's Cookie Policy and consent settings, where applicable. Non-essential cookies and technologies for which consent is required by law must be used only after the visitor has made a valid choice. Preferences can be changed or withdrawn through the relevant consent-management control, when available.
5. Third-party content and translation
Certain pages feature YouTube videos, Instagram content and links to social networks, participation platforms and partners' websites. On the redesigned website, various embedded items have local previews and are loaded according to the visitor's consent settings. When a visitor authorises and opens external content, its provider may receive technical data and process information under its own privacy notice. A simple link to an external website does not necessarily load its content within a MediterrArt page.
COSTA interactive map. The COSTA project page displays a map based on a locally stored extract of territorial observations, with locations approximated for public viewing. Visitors can consult the mapped points and associated information without requesting a map from third-party providers. Only when a visitor selects the “Show map” control does the browser request map tiles from OpenStreetMap (domain tile.openstreetmap.org), operated by the OpenStreetMap Foundation. During this connection, the provider may receive technical data, including the visitor's IP address, browser information, the date and time of the request and the referring page, in accordance with its privacy policy. Activating the map is optional; the published observation data is not updated automatically from KoboToolbox.
Reports submitted through KoboToolbox. The “Report an issue” control on the COSTA project page opens a form hosted on an external platform (KoboToolbox, European server). The form may ask for the location of the reported issue, a description, and optional photographs or contact details. Opening and completing the form takes place outside mediterrart.eu. Data submitted through the form is also subject to the information on processing made available when the data is collected; visitors may request clarification from the association at the contact address provided in this notice.
The WordPress website also provides translation functions through GTranslate; using the translation feature may involve external technologies or services. The presence of other technical services, such as maps, fonts or anti-spam tools, depends on the pages and components actually in use and must be checked when the website changes.
6. Recipients and data transfers
Data may be accessed by people authorised by MediterrArt APS and, within the scope of their functions, by providers of hosting, technical assistance, email and external services used on the website. These parties may act as processors or independent controllers depending on their respective roles. Certain external services may involve data transfers outside the European Economic Area; where this occurs, transfers must be based on the safeguards required by applicable law. Details of individual services are available in their providers' privacy notices.
7. Retention periods
Technical browsing data are retained for the time necessary for website operation, diagnostics and security, according to the hosting service's operational rules and applicable legal obligations. Voluntary correspondence is kept for as long as necessary to handle the enquiry and any resulting relationship, subject to applicable retention obligations and the need to protect legal rights. Cookie preferences are retained for the periods indicated in the Cookie Policy and the settings of the consent-management system.
8. Provision of data
Ordinary browsing involves processing technical data necessary to communicate with the website. Sending an email is optional; without the contact details necessary to reply, however, MediterrArt APS may be unable to answer an enquiry. Consent to non-essential tracking technologies is optional where the law so provides.
9. Data-subject rights
Where the GDPR provides, individuals may request access to their personal data, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing and data portability, and may object to processing. Where processing is based on consent, it may be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of earlier processing. Individuals may also lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali).
To exercise your rights, email segreteria@mediterrart.eu.
10. Updates
This notice may be updated to reflect changes in activities, website features, providers or legal obligations.
Last updated: 8 November 2026.