Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Seville Abroad SL is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our students, families, alumni, partners, and website visitors.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store and protect personal data in connection with our High School Programs, Summer Programs, School Trips, and related educational services.
This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable Spanish data protection laws.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be published on this page.
2. Who We Are
Seville Abroad SL
Avenida de la Constitucion 36
41001 Seville, Spain
Registered in the Mercantile Registry of Seville
Volume 6344, Folio 219, Sheet SE-113108
Website: https://sevilleabroad.com
Email: info@sevilleabroad.com
Seville Abroad SL acts as the Data Controller for all personal data collected through our website and educational programs.
3. What Personal Data We Collect
Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect:
A. Identification Information
Full name
Date of birth
Nationality
Passport details
Address and contact information
Parent/guardian details (where applicable)
B. Academic Information
School transcripts
Academic history
Spanish language level
School reports and evaluations
C. Pre-Application & Selection Information
Personal statements
Motivation essays
Video call discussions
Suitability assessments
References (where applicable)
D. Health & Welfare Information
Medical information relevant to participation
Allergies
Special educational needs
Emergency contact details
E. Financial Information
Payment confirmations
Bank transfer records
Billing details
F. Technical Information
IP address
Website usage data
Cookies
Analytics data (via Google Analytics or similar services)
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
Consent
When you:
Submit a pre-application
Request program information
Subscribe to communications
Sign media consent forms
Contractual Necessity
When processing is required to:
Evaluate suitability for participation
Organize school enrollment
Arrange host family placement
Coordinate travel
Provide supervision and student support
Legal Obligation
When required by:
Immigration authorities
Educational institutions
Spanish legal authorities
Insurance providers
Legitimate Interest
Where necessary for:
Student selection
Safeguarding and welfare
Alumni relationship management
Program quality monitoring
Institutional communications
Security and fraud prevention
5. Pre-Application & Selection Process
Submission of a form on our website constitutes a pre-application, not formal acceptance into the program.
Personal data submitted during this phase is processed solely for the purpose of evaluating suitability for participation.
If the pre-application is approved, we may invite the student and at least one parent/guardian to attend a video call as part of our selection process.
No registration deposit is requested prior to this evaluation phase.
6. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data to:
Review pre-applications
Conduct suitability interviews
Arrange school placement
Coordinate host family assignments
Provide academic supervision
Arrange travel and insurance
Provide emergency support
Communicate important program information
Maintain alumni relationships
Improve our services
We do not sell personal data.
7. Data Sharing
We may share personal data with:
Spanish schools
Host families
Insurance providers
Airlines and travel agencies
Government and visa authorities
Legal or professional advisors
All third parties are required to process data securely and only for the intended purpose.
8. International Data Transfers
Some service providers (such as email platforms, analytics providers, or payment processors) may operate outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements, including standard contractual clauses or equivalent protection mechanisms.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
Prospective students: up to 5 academic years
Enrolled students: duration of program + legal retention period
Alumni: until withdrawal of consent
Financial records: in accordance with Spanish tax law
Health and safeguarding records may be retained longer where legally required.
10. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:
Secure servers
Encrypted payment systems
Password-protected access
Limited internal access
Secure document storage
While we take all reasonable precautions, no internet transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.
11. Use of Images & Media
Photographs and videos may be taken during programs.
Images are used only in accordance with signed media consent forms and may appear on:
Our website
Official publications
Social media channels
Marketing materials
Participants may withdraw consent at any time.
12. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request erasure (where applicable)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Withdraw consent
Lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD)
Requests should be sent to:
info@sevilleabroad.com
We will respond within one calendar month.
13. Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to:
Improve functionality
Understand visitor behavior
Enhance user experience
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
For full details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
14. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, operational, or technological changes.
The current version will always be available on our website.
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