Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Mediterranea Publishing Fellowship ("MPF," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our website visitors, fellowship applicants, selected fellows, partners, and other stakeholders. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and store personal information through our website operated on the Wix platform.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

When you interact with our website, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

Contact information (name, email address, phone number, postal address)
Professional information (publishing house, role, professional background)
Application materials for the fellowship program
Communications you send to us
Registration information for events or newsletters
Survey responses and feedback

Information Automatically Collected

Our website automatically collects certain information through the Wix platform, including:

Usage data (pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation paths)
Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
Location information (country, region)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Processing fellowship applications and selecting participants
Communicating with selected fellows and the Maltese delegation
Facilitating cultural and educational exchange
Organizing the program in Cagliari
Sending program-related information and updates
Improving our website and services
Creating a community of publishing professionals
Analyzing the effectiveness of our program
Complying with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

Consent: Where you have given explicit consent
Contract: When necessary to fulfill our agreements with fellows and partners
Legitimate interests: To advance our cultural and educational mission as a publishing fellowship
Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

Wix Platform

Our website is hosted on the Wix platform, which provides us with the online platform to share our program information and manage applications. Your data may be stored through Wix's data storage, databases, and general Wix applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall.

Other Third Parties

We may share your information with:

Program partners (including academic institutions and cultural organizations)
Service providers who assist us in operating our website and program
Government authorities when required by law
The Maltese delegation and other program participants (with your consent)

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

International Data Transfers

Given the international nature of our Mediterranean publishing program, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including those with different data protection laws. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information
Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
Portability: Request transfer of your personal information
Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including:

Fellowship application data for selected fellows is retained for the duration of the program and for historical documentation purposes
Website usage data is retained for analytical purposes for up to 26 months
Contact information is retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies through the Wix platform. These help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve your experience and provide personalized content.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Ischìre S.c.a.r.l
Piazza Giovanni XXIII, 35
Email: privacy@mediterranea.global

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of April 13, 2025.