Privacy Policy
Privacy notice pursuant to EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003
This notice describes how the personal data of users who visit www.linguaviva.net is processed, in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003, as amended by Legislative Decree 101/2018. This notice applies exclusively to this website and does not concern any external sites accessible through links.
Data Controller
British Language Services Srl Via Carlo De Cristoforis 15 – 20124 Milan Email: info@linguaviva.net
For matters related to personal data protection, please contact: privacy@linguaviva.net
Types of Data Processed
Navigation Data
During navigation, the system automatically acquires certain technical data, including:
- IP address
- browser type and operating system
- request time
- pages visited
- connection parameters
Such data is used exclusively to ensure the proper functioning of the site and for anonymous statistical analysis.
Data Voluntarily Provided by the User
Users may provide personal data via email, contact forms, or registration for the site's services. Data processed may include:
- first and last name
- email address
- phone number
- address
- tax code or VAT number
- company data
- other information voluntarily entered in forms
Processing Purposes
Personal data is processed for:
- responding to information requests
- enabling registration and access to reserved areas
- providing services requested by the user
- managing payments and invoicing
- sending informational communications or newsletters (with prior consent)
- performing statistical analysis on site usage
- complying with legal obligations
Providing data is optional, but failure to provide it may prevent the delivery of certain services.
Processing Methods and Retention
Data processing is carried out using IT and organizational tools suitable to ensure the security, integrity, and confidentiality of data. Data is processed by authorized personnel and retained for the time necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.
Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
For the functioning of the site and the provision of services, some data may be processed by external providers, including:
- Google Maps – map visualization service - Processing location: USA
- Vercel – hosting and web infrastructure - Processing location: USA
- ETS Global – language certification management - Processing location: France
- Capman S.L. – language exam management services - Spain
- Stripe – online payment management - Processing location: USA
Data processing by these providers is carried out according to their respective privacy policies.
Cookie
The site uses technical and analytical cookies to ensure proper functioning and improve the browsing experience. Cookies may be:
- technical, necessary for the site to function
- analytical, used for anonymous statistics
- functional, to remember user preferences
Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some site features.
User Rights
Pursuant to Articles 15-22 of the GDPR, users may exercise the following rights:
- access to personal data
- rectification or updating of data
- deletion of data
- restriction of processing
- objection to processing
- data portability
- withdrawal of consent
Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali).
To exercise your rights, please contact the Data Controller.
Changes to this Policy
The Data Controller reserves the right to update this policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page.
Last updated: 02/02/2026