1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected through this website is:

Film Scoring Academy of Europe
Email: info@filmscoringacademyofeurope.ai

All enquiries related to personal data rights, processing, retention or removal should be directed to this email address.

2. Types of Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact information
  • Application or enquiry details submitted voluntarily by the user
  • Optional documents or media uploaded as part of an application or request

We do not collect financial, medical, biometric or sensitive categories of personal data unless explicitly provided and consented by you.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

Personal data is collected only for legitimate operational purposes, including:

  • Responding to enquiries and information requests
  • Processing programme applications
  • Maintaining communication with prospective or active students
  • Administrative and operational record-keeping
  • Providing updates regarding programme availability, events or admissions timelines

We do not sell, lease, transfer or commercially exploit personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data under the following lawful GDPR grounds:

Basis

Applied When

Consent (Art. 6.1a)

User submits forms, enquiries or application data

Legitimate Interest (Art. 6.1f)

Communication necessary to respond to or evaluate enquiries

Contractual Preparation (Art. 6.1b)

When processing relates to enrolment agreements or pre-contractual steps

Consent may be withdrawn at any time by contacting us.

5. Data Storage & Retention

Personal data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary for operational or academic purposes.

General retention periods:

Data Type

Retention

Enquiry submissions

Up to 24 months

Applicant records

Up to 5 years

Enrolled student records

In accordance with academic retention obligations

Users may request deletion at any time (see Section 7).

6. Data Security & Access

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, including encrypted transmission where possible. Access is limited to authorized personnel involved in admissions, administration, academic coordination or relevant support functions.

7. Your Data Rights (GDPR Articles 12-23)

You have the legal right to:

  • Request a copy of your data
  • Correct inaccurate or outdated information
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent to processing
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request transfer of your data to another provider

All rights may be exercised by emailing: info@filmscoringacademyofeurope.ai

8. Third-Party Access

We do not share data with third parties except where required for:

  • Academic partnerships where degree delivery or study abroad arrangements exist
  • Legal or regulatory obligations
  • Explicitly consented external services requested by the user

Under no circumstances is personal data sold or traded.

9. International Transfers

Where cross-border academic partnerships or cloud-based services are used, data may be transferred outside the EEA under appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms.

10. Updates to This Policy

This statement may be revised periodically to reflect institutional, regulatory or operational developments. Updated versions will replace previous editions on this site.