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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how the Maria Golia International Piano Competition ("we," "us," or "the Competition") collects, uses, and protects your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Italian data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Orium APS
Castello Ducale di Agliè
Piazza Castello 2
10011 Agliè (TO), Italy
Email: info@mariagolia.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

When you apply to the competition or contact us, we may collect the following personal data:

  • Name and surname
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Curriculum vitae and musical background
  • Video recordings or links to performances
  • Passport or identity document (for age verification)
  • Payment information (for application fees)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: By submitting an application, you consent to the processing of your data for competition purposes.
  • Contract: Processing is necessary to evaluate your application and, if selected, to manage your participation.
  • Legitimate interest: We may contact you about future editions of the competition or related musical events.

4. How We Use Your Data

Your personal data is used for the following purposes:

  • Processing and evaluating competition applications
  • Communicating with applicants about their submissions
  • Organizing competition logistics (scheduling, venue access)
  • Publishing results and winner announcements (with consent)
  • Promotional activities related to the competition (with consent)
  • Fulfilling legal and administrative obligations

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard measures. We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of your data.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Data may be shared only with:

  • Jury members (for application evaluation)
  • Service providers necessary for competition operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
  • Authorities when required by law

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for a period of two (2) years after the conclusion of the competition edition for which you applied. After this period, your data will be securely deleted unless you have given consent for longer retention or legal requirements dictate otherwise.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access: Obtain confirmation of whether your data is being processed and access to it.
  • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Right to restrict processing: Limit how your data is used.
  • Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@mariagolia.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking

This website does not use cookies for tracking or analytics purposes. We do not employ any third-party tracking tools. The website is a static site that does not store any information on your device.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Contact page includes an embedded Google Maps widget. When you view this page, Google may collect data according to their own privacy policy. For more information, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.

10. Filing a Complaint

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali):

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Piazza Venezia 11
00187 Roma, Italy
Website: www.garanteprivacy.it

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@mariagolia.com