Privacy Policy – Alliance for European Seas
Version 1.0 – Last updated: 18/06/2025
This Privacy Policy describes how personal data is collected and processed in connection with the website of the Alliance for European Seas (“Alliance”), hosted and managed by the Mediterranean Sea and Coast Foundation (MEDSEA). The Alliance is an initiative formed by Fondation de la Mer (France), John Nurminen Foundation (Finland), and MEDSEA (Italy), committed to the preservation and restoration of marine ecosystems in Europe.
Although the Alliance is not a legal entity, its operations are coordinated through its founding members. The website is technically managed and hosted by MEDSEA.
1. Data Controller
For all matters related to this website and the processing of personal data:
Mediterranean Sea and Coast Foundation (MEDSEA)
Via Piemonte 33, 09127 Cagliari (CA), Italy
VAT number: IT03702320924 – Tax code: 92228880925
Email: info@medseafoundation.org
PEC: medsea@pec.medseafoundation.org
2. Types of Personal Data Processed
The following types of personal data may be collected via the website:
- Browsing data (IP address, browser information, pages visited, timestamps)
- Contact data (name, email, organization), if submitted via contact form or email
- Newsletter data, if you subscribe (email address, communication preferences)
No special categories of data (e.g. health, political orientation, etc.) are processed.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The legal bases include:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Ensuring website functionality and security | Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR) |
| Responding to user inquiries via forms or email | Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR) |
| Sending newsletters and project updates (upon request) | Consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR) |
| Analytics and performance monitoring | Consent, where applicable (Art. 6.1.a GDPR) |
4. Nature of Data Provision
Providing personal data is generally optional, but refusal to provide certain information may make it impossible to respond to specific requests (e.g., contact or newsletter subscription).
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
This website uses technical cookies to enable navigation and ensure functionality. Third-party services such as Google Fonts may be used to improve performance and design. No cookies are used for advertising or profiling purposes.
For more information, see our [Cookie Policy].
6. Data Recipients and Transfers
Personal data is processed only by authorized personnel or technical partners involved in website management. Data may also be shared with other members of the Alliance only when strictly necessary for joint initiatives.
No personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area.
7. Data Retention
Personal data will be kept for the time strictly necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. For newsletter subscribers, data will be deleted upon request or withdrawal of consent.
8. Data Subject Rights
As a data subject, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request rectification or deletion
- Request restriction or object to processing
- Withdraw your consent at any time (for example, for newsletters)
- Lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority
Requests can be sent to: info@medseafoundation.org
Supervisory Authority:
Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali (Italy)
www.garanteprivacy.it
9. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated in line with regulatory changes or improvements in data protection practices. The latest version will be published on this page.