This page provides key legal and data protection information for visitors to the Innova Academy website (https://innovaacademy.eu). It explains who operates this website, the conditions under which it may be used, how personal data are handled, and how cookies and similar technologies may be used.
Innova Academy is an international higher education institution based in Malta. The institution aims to present accurate, transparent, and up-to-date information about its activities and services. By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the legal and privacy information set out on this page.
This Legal Notice and Privacy Policy is intended to be read together with any additional notices that may appear on specific pages or forms of the website (for example, brief privacy statements next to contact forms). Where there is any inconsistency, the more specific notice will normally prevail for the processing activity it describes.
This website is operated by Innova Academy, a higher education institution established in Malta, with its registered office at Suite 8, TA’ Mallia Buildings, Triq In-Negozjuzone 3, Central Business District, Birkirkara, CBD 3010, Malta, Reg. Number C 109758 ("Innova Academy", "we", "us").
1. Scope of these terms
These Website Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Innova Academy website, including any content, functionality, and services offered through it. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
2. Acceptable use
You agree not to use this website:
- in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations;
- to transmit or upload any material that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable;
- to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, to the server on which it is stored, or to any server, computer, or database connected to the website;
- to interfere with, damage, or disrupt any part of the website or any equipment or network on which the website is stored.
3. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, and layout, is owned by or licensed to Innova Academy and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view, download, and print content from the website for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you do not remove any copyright or proprietary notices. Any other use, including reproduction, distribution, modification, or republication, requires prior written permission from Innova Academy.
4. No academic or contractual offer
The information presented on this website is for general information purposes only and does not in itself constitute a binding academic or contractual offer. Programme descriptions, policies, and other information may be updated, corrected, or withdrawn at any time. Admission to and enrolment in any programme or course are subject to specific conditions and formal agreements communicated separately.
5. Disclaimer and limitation of liability
While Innova Academy makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date, it does not guarantee that the content is free from errors or omissions. The website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Innova Academy and its officers, employees, or representatives shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content, including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss or damage, loss of data, or loss of reputation.
6. Links to third-party websites
This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience only and do not imply any endorsement of the content or operators of such websites. Innova Academy is not responsible for the content, security, or practices of third-party websites and encourages you to review their terms and privacy notices.
7. Changes to the website and to these Terms
Innova Academy may update, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website at any time, as well as modify these Terms. Any changes will take effect when the updated Terms are published on this page. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
Innova Academy is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of individuals who interact with the institution, in line with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data controller
The data controller responsible for processing personal data through this website is Innova Academy, Suite 8, TA’ Mallia Buildings, Triq In-Negozjuzone 3, Central Business District, Birkirkara, CBD 3010, Malta, Reg. Number C 109758.
2. Types of personal data collected
Depending on how you interact with the website, Innova Academy may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identification and contact details, such as name, email address, and telephone number, where you choose to provide them (for example, via contact forms or email);
- Information related to your enquiries or communications with us, such as the content of your message and any information you choose to include;
- Technical and usage data, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected through cookies and similar technologies, where applicable and in line with the Cookies Policy;
- Any other information you voluntarily provide to us in the context of your interaction with Innova Academy.
3. Purposes and legal bases for processing
Personal data may be processed for the following purposes, on the legal bases indicated:
- Responding to enquiries and providing information: to receive, manage, and respond to questions or requests submitted through the website or by email (based on our legitimate interest in communicating with interested individuals and, where relevant, on your request prior to entering into a contract);
- Managing prospective and current learners and partners: to follow up on expressions of interest, maintain records of interactions, and, where applicable, take steps related to admission or collaboration (based on legitimate interests and, where applicable, on contractual necessity);
- Improving the website and services: to analyse aggregated usage data to improve our online presence, content, and user experience (based on our legitimate interests in maintaining and improving the website);
- Compliance and protection: to comply with legal obligations, respond to requests from public authorities, and protect the rights, property, or safety of Innova Academy, its students, staff, and partners (based on compliance with legal obligations and legitimate interests).
4. Data retention
Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which they were collected, and in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. This generally means that:
- enquiry-related data will be kept for the time needed to handle your request and for a limited period afterwards for quality assurance, follow-up, and record-keeping;
- data relevant to contractual or regulatory obligations may be kept for the duration of the relationship and for the period required by law after its end;
- technical and analytics data collected via cookies will be retained for the periods described in the Cookies Policy or in the settings of the relevant tools.
5. Data recipients and transfers
Personal data may be shared, on a need-to-know basis, with:
- authorised staff members of Innova Academy involved in handling enquiries, administration, academic processes, and support services;
- reliable service providers that assist us with technical, administrative, or communication-related services (for example, hosting providers, IT support, or email services), under appropriate contractual safeguards;
- public authorities, regulators, or law enforcement agencies, where required by law or to protect our rights or those of others.
Where personal data are transferred outside the European Economic Area, Innova Academy will seek to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other legally recognised mechanisms.
6. Your data protection rights
Subject to the conditions and limitations set out in applicable law, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
- Right of access: to obtain confirmation as to whether we process your personal data and to receive a copy of such data;
- Right to rectification: to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
- Right to erasure: to request the deletion of your personal data, where there is no overriding lawful reason for us to continue processing them;
- Right to restriction of processing: to request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances;
- Right to object: to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to processing based on our legitimate interests, including certain forms of profiling;
- Right to data portability: to request the transfer of your personal data to you or to another controller, where applicable and technically feasible;
- Right to lodge a complaint: to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority if you consider that your rights have been infringed.
You can exercise your rights by contacting us as indicated in the "Contact for privacy matters" section below.
7. Security
Innova Academy takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure, taking into account the nature of the data and the risks associated with processing. However, no transmission of data over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and you share information with us at your own risk.
This section explains how cookies and similar technologies may be used when you visit the Innova Academy website. It should be read together with the rest of the Legal Notice and Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They can help the website recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.
2. Types of cookies that may be used
On this website, the following categories of cookies may be used:
- Strictly necessary cookies: these cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Preference or functionality cookies: these cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the site behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or region, where applicable.
- Analytics or performance cookies: these cookies help us understand how visitors use the website by collecting and reporting information in an aggregated and anonymised form, such as which pages are visited most often. This information is used to improve the website and user experience.
3. Third-party cookies
Some cookies on this website may be provided by third parties (for example, analytics providers or embedded services). These third parties may process data about your use of the website in accordance with their own privacy and cookies policies. We encourage you to review those policies where relevant.
4. Managing cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- view which cookies are stored and delete them individually;
- block third-party cookies;
- block cookies from particular websites;
- block all cookies; or
- delete all cookies when you close your browser.
Please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website and your user experience.
5. Updates to the Cookies Policy
The way cookies are used on this website may change over time, for example if we implement new services or tools. Any significant changes to our use of cookies will be reflected in this Cookies Policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Legal Notice, the Privacy Policy, or the way Innova Academy processes your personal data, you can contact us using the details below.
Postal address (for data protection correspondence)
Innova Academy
Suite 8, TA’ Mallia Buildings
Triq In-Negozjuzone 3
Central Business District
Birkirkara, CBD 3010
Malta
When contacting us, please provide sufficient information to allow us to identify you and understand your request. We may need to ask for additional information in order to verify your identity before responding to certain types of requests, particularly those relating to the exercise of data protection rights.
Innova Academy may update this Legal Notice, Privacy Policy, and Cookies Policy from time to time, for example to reflect changes in legal or regulatory requirements, in our institutional activities, or in the services provided through this website.
Any updates will be published on this page and will take effect from the date of publication, unless otherwise indicated. We encourage you to review this page periodically to remain informed about how your information is protected and the terms that govern your use of the website.
The version available on this page is the most recent and authoritative version of Innova Academy’s Legal Notice and Privacy Policy for the website.