Welcome to Meditazione Milano (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are a small non-profit meditation center located at Via Alessandro Paoli, 4, 20124 Milano, Italy.
We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Italian data protection law.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect from our members, how we use it, and what rights you have.
If you have previously booked an event through our online booking page, please also refer to our Event Booking Privacy Policy, which applies to booking data collected at that stage.
Meditazione Milano
Via Alessandro Paoli, 4, 20124 Milano, Italy
Email: meditazionemilanoorg@gmail.com
Phone: +39 351 839 9751
When you submit our contact form, we collect:
Purpose: To respond to your enquiry.
Legal basis: Your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)) and our legitimate interest in responding to communications (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).
When you book a free consultation or an event through our third-party booking platform (Universemind), we receive and process:
Purpose: To schedule, manage, and facilitate your booked session.
Legal basis: Performance of a contract / taking steps prior to entering into a contract (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)).
When you register as a member, we collect and process data necessary to manage your membership and provide our core services:
Note: We do not actively collect or require sensitive data (such as health details or religious beliefs). If you voluntarily share any health or dietary requirements for retreats, we process this only with your explicit consent to ensure your safety.
We process your membership data based on the following clear legal frameworks:
Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
Responding to your enquiries submitted via our contact form | Name, email, phone, message | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) and Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
Managing your membership (activation, fee tracking, and account maintenance) | Registration & Membership Data | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
Delivering members-only services (sending program materials, tracking meditation levels) | Attendance & Program Data | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
Tax, fiscal, and legal compliance (issuing official Italian receipts, accounting records) | Name, Fee History, and Italian Tax Code (Codice Fiscale) | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) |
Defending against legal claims and ensuring internal administrative safety | Membership and payment records | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
Scheduling and managing your event/consultation bookings | Booking details, Name, Contact info | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
We use Complianz to manage cookie consent on our website. Cookies are only placed after you have given your consent through our cookie banner.
Google Maps
Our Contact Us page embeds Google Maps, provided by Google LLC. When you interact with the map, Google may collect data such as your IP address and location. This is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.
Google Analytics
We intend to install Google Analytics after our website launch. When active, it will collect anonymised data about how visitors use our site (e.g., pages visited, session duration). We will update this policy and request fresh consent before activating it.
We value your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your membership data. We only share it with trusted partners or providers involved in your membership activities:
Recipient | Purpose | Category / Safeguard |
Internal Staff & Instructors | To manage daily sessions and member support | Internal staff on a strict “need-to-know” basis |
Payment Providers (Stripe/Square) | Processing membership fees and retreat payments | Independent Data Controllers under their own policies |
International Hosting Centres | Coordinating necessary details if you join our international retreats | Co-organizing centers (using EU Standard Contractual Clauses if outside the EEA) |
Public Authorities | Tax reporting and compliance with binding Italian laws | Authorized public bodies / Tax agencies |
Our website uses the following third-party services that may process your data:
Service | Purpose | Provider |
Google Maps | Location display | Google LLC |
Complianz | Cookie management | Complianz B.V. |
WPForms | Contact & booking forms | Sandhills Development LLC |
Bluehost | Website hosting | Newfold Digital |
Universemind | Appointment booking | Right Solution Service LLC |
Google Analytics | Website analytics | Google LLC |
Each provider operates under their own privacy policy and data processing terms. Some providers may process your data outside the EEA — see Section 8 for details.
Some of our third-party service providers listed in Section 7 may transfer and process your personal data on servers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
If you choose to participate in our international retreats or events, your necessary personal data (such as name, contact details, and dietary or medical requirements if applicable) may be shared with co-organizing international hosting centers. If these centers are located outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are implemented.
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary, using flexible and legally compliant criteria:
Data Type | Retention Period | Reason / Basis |
Active Membership Records | For the duration of your active membership | Contract performance |
Post-Cancellation Records | Safely retained for 3 years after your membership ends | To assist with easy reactivation and handle remaining enquiries |
Tax & Accounting Records | Retained for 10 years | Strictly mandated by Italian statutory law (Codice Civile) |
Legal Defense Records | Until the applicable statute of limitations expires | Necessary to defend against potential legal claims |
As a data subject, you have the right to:
To exercise these rights, please email us at: meditazionemilanoorg@gmail.com
We will respond within one month of your request.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali — www.garanteprivacy.it).
Our website, events, and services are primarily intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 years of age without parental consent.
Minors under 16 may participate in our programs only with the explicit consent and guidance of a parent or legal guardian. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with their personal data without your consent, please contact us at meditazionemilanoorg@gmail.com and we will take steps to obtain your consent or delete the data.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you directly.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Meditazione Milano
Via Alessandro Paoli, 4, 20124 Milano MI
Email: meditazionemilanoorg@gmail.com
Phone: +39 351 839 9751