Privacy Policy

Last updated: 21 October 2025

1. Introduction

Accademia Cinematografica ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you contact us or request our services.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage data through cookies and analytics tools.
  • Communication Data: Records of correspondence when you contact us via email, phone, or contact forms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services
  • To respond to your enquiries and requests
  • To send you updates about our services (with your consent)
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent for marketing communications
  • Contract: To fulfil our contractual obligations when providing services
  • Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our business
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with UK laws and regulations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Service providers who assist in our operations (e.g., hosting, analytics)
  • Legal authorities when required by law
  • Professional advisers (lawyers, accountants) under confidentiality agreements

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, typically:

  • Client data: 7 years (in accordance with UK tax law)
  • Marketing data: Until you withdraw consent
  • Website analytics: 26 months

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@AccademiaCinematografica.com

8. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

10. International Transfers

Your data is primarily stored within the United Kingdom. If we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us:

Accademia Cinematografica
42 Kensington High Street
London W8 4PF
United Kingdom
Email: info@AccademiaCinematografica.com
Phone: +39 06 6789 0123

14. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
Website: ico.org.uk