Note: this text is a courtesy translation of the Italian original. In case of any discrepancy the Italian version prevails.

Privacy Policy and Data Protection

Privacy and GDPR | Alternative Study Holidays and PCTO Abroad – madrelingua-inglese.it

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how madrelingua-inglese.it processes users’ personal data, in compliance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and Italian legislation on the protection of personal data.

madrelingua-inglese.it is an informational and promotional showcase dedicated to:

• alternative study holidays
• individual language experiences abroad
• School Houses (selected Host Families)
• school-work experiences, PCTO / ASL / FSL
• language stages and work experience in the United Kingdom

If you do not accept this Privacy Policy, we invite you not to use the site.

2. Role of the madrelingua-inglese.it site

It is important to clarify that:

• madrelingua-inglese.it does not directly manage registrations, accounts or bookings
• the site has a commercial, informational and SEO-indexing function for the Italian market
• all data of registered users are managed on the databases of Learn in a FLASH Ltd and on the linked platforms (e.g. work-related-learning.com)

This site serves to direct Italian families, students and schools correctly towards structured, safe and certified pathways.

3. Types of data collected

While browsing or filling in information forms we may collect:

Personal data

• First name and surname
• Email
• Telephone number
• City and country of residence
• Role (student, parent, teacher, school)

Information about interests

• Age or school level of the student
• Interest in individual study holidays
• PCTO / FSL / school-work experiences
• Preference for School Houses without other Italian students

Technical data

• IP address
• Type of browser and device
• Pages visited and session duration

4. Purposes of processing

The data collected are used exclusively to:

• reply to requests for information
• guide families and students towards suitable experiences
• provide information on alternative study holidays (not in a college)
• propose individual pathways without other Italians, if requested
• improve the content and the experience of the site
• communication and marketing activities (only with prior consent)

? Data are not sold to third parties.

5. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

The processing of data is based on:

• Explicit consent of the user
• Legitimate interest in providing educational and guidance information
• Legal obligations
• Contractual necessity, if the user decides to proceed with Learn in a FLASH Ltd

6. Minors and protection of families

madrelingua-inglese.it is also addressed to parents of underage students.

• Data of minors must be provided by a parent or legal guardian
• We never publish sensitive or identifying data of minors
• Any official documentation is managed only on the protected systems of Learn in a FLASH Ltd

7. Transfer of data

Data may be transferred to:

• Learn in a FLASH Ltd (United Kingdom)
• technical and hosting platforms
• linked providers of educational services (School Houses, host organisations)

International transfers take place in compliance with the GDPR, with adequate safeguards.

8. Cookie Policy

The site uses technical and analytical cookies to:

• improve navigation
• analyse traffic
• remember language and browsing preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling cookies may impair some functionalities.

9. Data security

We adopt appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data, including:

• encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• secure hosting
• access limited to authorised persons only

No online system can guarantee absolute security, but we operate according to best practices.

10. User rights

Under the GDPR, the user has the right to:

• access their own data
• request its rectification or erasure
• restrict or object to processing
• withdraw consent
• request data portability

Requests can be sent through the contact form on the site.

11. External links and linked platforms

The site may contain links to:

• Learn in a FLASH Ltd
• work-related-learning.com
• other informational or technical sites

Each external platform is responsible for its own Privacy Policy.

12. Data retention

Data are kept only for the time necessary to:

• reply to requests
• fulfil legal obligations
• informational and guidance purposes

13. Changes to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time.
Changes will be published on this page.

Continued use of the site implies acceptance of the changes.

14. Jurisdiction

For Italian users, Italian and European legislation applies.
For corporate matters, the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom remains competent.

15. Contacts

For any request relating to privacy or data processing, you can use the Contacts form on the site.