Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how the personal data of users who visit oneworlditaliano.com, owned by The One World Language Centre, is processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), applicable data protection legislation and, where applicable, U.S. state privacy laws.

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller is:

The One World Language Centre
Viale Regina Margherita 6
09125 Cagliari (CA), Italy
Email: info@oneworlditaliano.it

2. Types of data processed

When browsing the website, certain technical and browsing data may be collected automatically, including:

IP address;
type of browser and device used;
operating system;
browsing information;
pages visited;
date and time of the visit;
how users interact with the website;
information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

This data may be processed to ensure the proper functioning of the website, maintain its security, obtain statistical information about the use of its content and, where required and subject to consent, display and measure advertisements and personalise advertising and content.

We may also process data voluntarily provided by users when they contact us by email or through any forms available on the website, such as name, email address and other information included in the message.

3. Purposes and legal bases for processing

Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

to enable the operation and use of the website;
to ensure website security and prevent unlawful or fraudulent use;
to respond to requests voluntarily submitted by users;
to analyse the use of the website and improve its content and services;
to display and measure advertisements;
to personalise advertising and content where the user has given consent;
to comply with any legal obligations.

Depending on the purpose, processing is based on the legitimate interests of the Data Controller, compliance with legal obligations, steps taken at the request of the data subject, or the user’s consent where required by applicable law.

4. Google Analytics

The website uses Google Analytics, a service provided by Google, to collect statistical information about how the website is used and to understand its performance.

Google Analytics may collect information relating, for example, to visits, sessions, pages viewed, the browser and device used, and approximate geographical location.

Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies. Where consent is required by applicable law, these tools are used in accordance with the preferences expressed by the user through the consent management system available on the website.

For further information about how Google processes data, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.

5. Google AdSense and advertising

The website uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google.

Google and its advertising partners may use cookies, identifiers and other technologies to:

display advertisements;
measure ad performance;
understand the effectiveness of advertising;
carry out audience measurement and research;
personalise advertisements and content where the user has given consent.

Where required by applicable law, cookies and other tracking technologies used for advertising or profiling purposes are activated in accordance with the preferences expressed by the user.

For further information about how Google uses data from websites that use its services, please refer to “How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services” on Google’s website.

6. Cookies and consent management

The website uses cookies and similar technologies.

Technical cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and do not require user consent where provided for by applicable law.

The website may also use cookies and other tracking technologies for statistical, measurement and advertising purposes.

Where required by law, these technologies are used only after the user has expressed their choice.

When users first access the website, they are shown a consent management system provided by Google, through which they can:

consent to processing;
refuse consent;
manage their preferences in greater detail.

Users can subsequently modify or withdraw their choices through the consent management options available on the website.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

7. Embedded content and YouTube

Some pages of the website may contain videos or other content from YouTube, a service provided by Google.

When users view or interact with this content, Google may receive information about the visit and the device used and may use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with its own terms and privacy policies.

Where required by applicable law, the loading of non-essential tracking technologies associated with such content is subject to the preferences expressed by the user.

For further information, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.

8. Data voluntarily provided by users

Voluntarily sending messages to the email addresses indicated on the website or through any contact forms involves the processing of the data provided by the user to the extent necessary to respond to the request.

Users are advised not to provide personal data that is unnecessary for the request being made.

9. Recipients of personal data

Personal data may be processed by parties that provide the Data Controller with technical, IT, hosting, maintenance, analytics or other services necessary for the operation of the website.

Some data may also be processed by third-party service providers used by the website, including Google, in accordance with their respective terms and privacy policies.

Personal data may be disclosed to competent authorities where required or permitted by law.

10. Transfers of data outside the European Economic Area

The use of certain services provided by international companies, including Google, may involve the processing of personal data outside the European Economic Area.

Where applicable, such transfers are carried out in accordance with applicable legislation and on the basis of the mechanisms and safeguards provided for by the GDPR and other applicable provisions.

11. Data retention

Personal data is retained for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and, where applicable, for the period required by law.

Data voluntarily provided by users is retained for the time necessary to manage and respond to the relevant request, unless further retention is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights of the Data Controller.

For data collected through third-party services, cookies and other tracking technologies, retention periods may vary depending on the type of technology, its purpose and the settings of the relevant provider.

12. Rights of the data subject

Where provided for by the GDPR, data subjects may exercise their rights, including the right to:

obtain confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning them is being processed;
access their personal data;
request its correction or updating;
request its deletion;
request restriction of processing;
object to processing where applicable;
request data portability where applicable;
withdraw previously given consent at any time;
exercise their rights in relation to any automated decision-making processes, where applicable.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

To exercise these rights, please contact:

The One World Language Centre
Email: info@oneworlditaliano.it

Data subjects also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) in accordance with the procedures established by the Authority.

13. Links to external websites

The website may contain links to websites and services operated by third parties.

The One World Language Centre does not control how these websites process users’ personal data. Users are therefore advised to consult the relevant privacy policies before using such services.

14. Data security

We adopt appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or unlawful use.

However, no computer system or method of transmission over the Internet can guarantee absolute security.

15. US Privacy Rights

Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws.

Depending on the state in which you reside and subject to applicable legal requirements, these rights may include the right to:

know or access the personal information collected about you;
request correction of inaccurate personal information;
request deletion of personal information;
obtain a copy of certain personal information;
opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information;
opt out of targeted advertising;
opt out of certain forms of profiling, where applicable;
exercise your privacy rights without being discriminated against for doing so.

Where applicable, users can exercise their right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information or targeted advertising through the privacy controls made available on the website.

The website uses Google’s privacy messaging tools to provide privacy choices for users located in U.S. states covered by applicable privacy legislation.

To submit a privacy request or exercise any other applicable right, please contact:

The One World Language Centre
Email: info@oneworlditaliano.it

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests, as required or permitted by applicable law.

Where provided by applicable law, you may also have the right to appeal a decision concerning a privacy request.

16. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legislation, technology or the services used by the website.

Users are therefore advised to review this page periodically.

Last updated: 24 August 2026