Privacy Policy – Spain Internship / The Student Mobility SLU
Effective Date: 21 February 2019 (updated as of 2025)
Version: v3.1
1. Data Controller & Contact Details
Controller: The Student Mobility SLU (CIF: B90331588)
Legal Entity: Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada Unipersonal, incorporated in Seville in 2017; Notary Pablo Gutiérrez-Alviz; Registered Seville Mercantile Registry, Volume 6429, Book 0, Folio 208, Sheet SE‑115065.
Addresses:
Av. Flota de Indias, 16, 41011 Sevilla, Spain
Calle Pelay Correa, 83, Local 1, 41010 Sevilla, Spain
Phone: +34 854 64 85 44
2. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, and protect your personal data when you use our websites (spain-internship.com, piktalent.com), apply for services, or interact with us. It includes:
Processing purposes, legal bases, and data disclosures
International transfers and retention periods
Your rights under GDPR and Spanish law
3. Processing Overview Table
| Purpose | Legal Basis | Recipients | Transfers | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Responding to enquiries via web or phone | Legitimate interest | IT/hosting providers | To US under SCCs | Until request resolution |
| Blog subscriptions & marketing | Consent | Marketing service providers | To US under SCCs | Until unsubscribe or X years inactive |
| Candidate selection & offers | Consent / Contract | Host firms, academia, service providers | To US under SCCs | Until request removal or X years |
| Platform operations & accounts | Contract / Legitimate interest | Partner institutions, IT | To US under SCCs | Account duration + legal retention |
4. Data We Collect
Directly from you: Name, contact info, date of birth, education, skills, CV, preferences, visa details, and payment info.
Automatically: IP address, browser/device info, cookies (see our Cookie Policy), analytics.
From third parties: Data from educational institutions, references, public profiles such as LinkedIn.
5. Purpose of Processing
We use your data to:
Provide and manage internship services
Facilitate placements and documentation
Communicate program updates and offers (marketing with consent)
Improve our services
Comply with legal obligations under GDPR and Spain’s Organic Law on Data Protection and Digital Rights (LOPDGDD) that complements GDPR since 2018
6. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal grounds:
Consent — for marketing and certain profile uses
Contract necessity — for service delivery
Legal obligations — compliance with GDPR and Spanish law
Legitimate interest — website functionality, fraud prevention, internal operations
7. International Data Transfers
Transfers to countries outside the EEA (e.g., US) are safeguarded via EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and assessed for compliance
8. Cookies
We use cookies for essential functions, analytics, preferences, and advertising. See our full [Cookie Policy] for details.
9. AI and Emerging Regulations
The EU is simplifying GDPR to reduce red tape for SMEs by mid‑2025, particularly around record-keeping obligations.
The AEPD is enforcing guidance under the AI Act starting August 2025, including bans on real-time biometric surveillance in public spaces.
EU rulings have clarified that data subjects must demonstrate actual harm to claim GDPR compensation, though “loss of control” may be recognised in certain cases.
10. Minors’ Data Protection
From 2025, Spain will raise the age of consent from 14 to 16 years for data protection. Our services require parental or guardian consent for minors.
11. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. Absolute security cannot be guaranteed, but we strive to minimise risk.
12. Data Retention
- Service-related data: Retained during service and for applicable legal periods.
- Marketing data: Until consent is withdrawn or after extended inactivity.
- Accounts & financial data: Retained for tax and legal compliance as per local law.
13. Your Rights Under GDPR and Spanish Law
You may:
Access, correct, or delete your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the AEPD
Requests can be sent to info@spain-internship.com.
14. Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Always review their policies when leaving our site.
15. Policy Updates
We may revise this policy periodically. You’ll be notified of material changes via email or website notice. Continued use implies acceptance of updates.
16. Contact Us
The Student Mobility SLU – Spain Internship
Av. Flota de Indias, 16, 41011 Sevilla, Spain
Calle Pelay Correa, 83, Local 1, 41010 Sevilla, Spain
Phone: +34 854 64 85 44
