Erasmus.mt Privacy Policy

Last updated: 06/08/2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to the Erasmus.mt website.

1. Who we are

Our website address is: https://erasmus.mt
This website is cofunded by EU and is managed by Projekta Malta in collaboration with Awesome People.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
📧 Email: info@erasmus.mt

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:

Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

Media Uploads: If you upload images, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors to the site can download and extract this data.

Cookies:

  • If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
  • Temporary cookies may be used to check if your browser accepts cookies.
  • Login-related cookies may be stored if you log into an account.

Embedded Content: Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, social media posts, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly, which may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or comments
  • Maintain the security and functionality of the website
  • Improve your browsing experience
  • Comply with legal and administrative obligations

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. How Long We Keep Your Data

Comments: Comments and related metadata are kept indefinitely for moderation purposes.

User Accounts: If you register an account, your profile information is stored as long as your account remains active. You may request deletion at any time.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of any inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
  • Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@erasmus.mt.

6. Where Your Data is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Certain technical or service-related data may be processed by trusted hosting and security partners in the EU.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in regulations or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “last updated” date.