Privacy Policy

In compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Organic Law 3/2018 of December 5 on the Protection of Personal Data and the Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), and Law 34/2002 of July 11 on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE), users are hereby informed of the following:

1. Identity of the Data Controller

  • Controller: Spanish Association of Ceramic Cities (AeCC)
  • Tax ID (CIF): G64767775
  • Address: Calle Ramón Par, number 1, 08310, Argentona (Barcelona), Spain
  • Website: https://arterraceramica.com/

2. Scope of Application

This policy applies to the processing of personal data carried out through the above-mentioned website and, in particular, to registration forms for free courses, contact forms (where applicable), and browsing data collected during the use of the website.

3. Data We Process

  • Identification and contact data: first name, last name, email address (if provided by the user).
  • Free course registration data: requested course, attendance/participation.
  • Browsing data: IP address, cookie identifiers, or others (see the Cookie Policy).

4. Purposes of Processing

  • To manage registration and participation in free courses and activities.
  • To respond to inquiries and communications made through the website.
  • To send information related to courses, reminders, and operational communications.
  • To improve the website and user experience through aggregated/anonymous analytics.

5. Legal Bases

  • Performance of a pre-contractual/contractual relationship (Art. 6.1.b GDPR): management of registration and participation in free courses.
  • Consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR): where the user chooses to provide their data.
  • Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR): website security and minimum necessary analytics.
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6.1.c GDPR): compliance with regulatory requirements.

6. Data Retention

  • Course records: for the time necessary to manage the activity and up to a maximum of 24 months after its completion.
  • Inquiries and communications: for a maximum of 12 months from the last interaction.
  • Legal obligations: for the periods required by applicable regulations.

7. Recipients

Personal data will not be disclosed to third parties unless required by law. If any disclosure is necessary for service provision, the user will be informed in advance and their express consent will be requested.

8. International Transfers

No international data transfers are anticipated. If required, appropriate safeguards provided for in data protection regulations will be applied.

9. Data Subject Rights

Users may exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure, objection, restriction of processing, and data portability by submitting a written request to the Controller’s postal address indicated in section 1.

They also have the right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal, and to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD).

10. Information Security

The Controller has adopted all necessary technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data and to prevent alteration, loss, unauthorized processing, or access, in accordance with the state of the art and the nature of the data processed.

11. Minors

Services are intended for persons over 14 years of age. Where the processing of data from minors is required, the consent of a parent or legal guardian will be requested.

12. Accuracy of Data

Users are responsible for the accuracy of the data they provide and undertake to keep it up to date. The Controller shall not be liable for inaccuracies or failure to update the data.

13. Communications

The Controller does not engage in spam practices. Communications will be limited to information related to free courses or Association activities, unless express consent has been given to receive other types of information.

14. External Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites. The Controller assumes no responsibility for the content or privacy policies of such sites.

15. Cookies

This website uses technical cookies and, where applicable, analytical cookies. Details of their use can be found in the Cookie Policy.

16. Changes to the Policy

This policy may be modified to adapt to legislative or case-law changes. The updated version will always be published, indicating the date of the latest update.

Last updated: 30/09/2025

17. Contact

For any questions related to this Privacy Policy, you may contact the Controller in writing at the address indicated in section 1.