Privacy Policy for www.sara-academy.se
Last updated: 28th of April 2026
Introduction
The Swedish Academy of Realist Art, SARA, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and apply to our program.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a) Newsletter Data
Email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter)
b) Application Data
When you apply to our programs, we may collect:
– Full name
– Email address
– Telephone number
– Address
– Date of birth
– Educational background (e.g., previous institutions)
– Any additional information you provide in your application
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless it is voluntarily provided as part of an application.
c) Usage Data
We may collect technical data such as:
– IP address
– Browser type
– Pages visited and interaction data
This data may be collected through cookies or analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
– To send newsletters and updates about courses, workshops, and events (based on your consent)
– To process and evaluate applications to our program
– To take steps prior to entering into an educational agreement
– To manage communication with applicants and students
– To improve our website and user experience
– To monitor website performance
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent – for sending newsletters
Pre-contractual measures – to process your application before entering into an agreement
Legitimate interests – to manage inquiries, improve website functionality, and ensure security
Newsletter Subscription
When you subscribe to our newsletter:
– You provide your email address voluntarily
– Your data is processed via MailerLite
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
MailerLite may process data outside the EU/EEA. In such cases, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are used.
6. Application Data
Application data is used solely for admissions and administration
– Stored using Google Workspace
– Access is limited to authorized staff
Providing required data is necessary to process your application.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
Unsuccessful applicants: up to 2 years after the admission process
Accepted students: during studies and up to 5 years after completion for administrative and legal purposes
Data may be deleted earlier upon request where applicable.
8. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with trusted providers:
– MailerLite
– Google Workspace
These providers process data on our behalf and comply with data protection laws. Where data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
– Ensure basic functionality (necessary cookies)
– Improve user experience
– Analyze website traffic (if analytics tools are used)
Where required by law, we obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies. You can manage cookies via your browser settings and through our cookie banner.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
– Access your personal data
– Correct inaccurate data
– Request deletion
– Withdraw consent at any time
– Object to or restrict processing
– Request data portability
– Lodge a complaint with Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
The Swedish Academy of Realist Art, SARA
Email: info@sara-academy.se
Adress: Lilla Norregatan 17, 27231 Simrishamn
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.
