This Privacy Policy describes the methods and purposes of the processing of personal data carriedout by Blue World Synergy S.r.l., with registered office at Via Battista De Rolandi 1, 20156 Milan,Italy, VAT No. 14239730964 (hereinafter the “Company” or the “Controller”), in connection with andthrough the website [www.blueworldsynergy.com] (hereinafter the “Website”). This Policy appliesto any individual who navigates, accesses, interacts with, or uses the Website and its contents orservices (hereinafter the “User”). The processing of personal data is carried out in full compliancewith applicable data protection legislation, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General DataProtection Regulation – “GDPR”).

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or social media platforms. Blue WorldSynergy S.rl. does not assume responsibility for the processing of personal data carried out bysuch third parties. Users accessing external websites via links provided on this Website are invitedto carefully review the respective privacy policies of those third parties.

A) Technical and Traffic Data. During normal operation, the IT systems and software proceduresused to operate the Website may collect certain personal data implicitly transmitted throughInternet communication protocols. This category may include IP addresses, browser type andversion, operating system, domain name of the device used, date and time of access, pagesvisited, time spent on pages, referring and exit pages, and technical information concerning theUser’s device and connection. Such data are processed in aggregated and anonymized form forthe purposes of ensuring proper Website functionality, improving user experience, monitoringsystem security, and ascertaining responsibility in case of potential cybercrime, upon request ofcompetent authorities.

B) Personal Data Voluntarily Provided by the User. The Website may collect personal datavoluntarily provided by Users through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, job applications(including CV submission), or direct email communications. Such data may include name,surname, email address, phone number, company affiliation, professional qualifications, CVinformation, and any other information voluntarily submitted. Failure to provide certain data mayprevent the Company from responding to requests or providing specific services.

Personal data are processed for the following purposes: ensuring proper navigation andfunctionality of the Website; providing information regarding the Company’s activities, includingenvironmental monitoring services, Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) services, Passive AcousticMonitoring (PAM), offshore environmental consultancy, and related services; responding to Users’requests and communications; managing recruitment processes and evaluating job applications;complying with legal obligations and requests from public authorities; sending newsletters andpromotional communications concerning the Company’s services, subject to prior consent whererequired. Should personal data be processed for additional purposes in the future, the Companywill provide appropriate information and ensure the existence of a valid legal basis beforeproceeding.

The legal bases for processing personal data include performance of pre-contractual or contractualobligations (such as responding to inquiries), compliance with legal obligations, the legitimateinterest of the Company (including ensuring IT security and Website functionality), and the User’sexplicit consent (for example, for marketing communications). The provision of personal data isgenerally optional; however, refusal to provide certain data may prevent the Company from fulfillingspecific requests. Users may withdraw their consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness ofprocessing carried out prior to such withdrawal.

Personal data are processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently, using manual, electronic, andautomated systems. The Company implements appropriate technical and organizational measuresto ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including protection against unauthorizedaccess, accidental loss, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal data. Access to personaldata is restricted to authorized personnel and, where necessary, to selected service providersacting as Data Processors under specific contractual agreements.

Personal data are retained only for the time necessary to achieve the purposes for which they werecollected, including the duration required to respond to inquiries, manage recruitment processes,and comply with applicable legal obligations. At the end of the applicable retention period, personaldata will be deleted or anonymized.

Personal data may be shared with IT service providers, hosting providers, professional advisors(including legal and accounting consultants), and public authorities where required by law. Suchparties act as Data Processors pursuant to Article 28 of the GDPR under specific contractualagreements, where applicable. Personal data will not be transferred outside the EuropeanEconomic Area (EEA) unless appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with the GDPR.

Pursuant to Articles 15–22 of the GDPR, Users have the right to access their personal data,request rectification or erasure, restrict processing, object to processing, request data portability,withdraw consent at any time, and lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority (inItaly, the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali). Requests concerning the exercise of dataprotection rights may be sent to: info@blueworldsynergy.com, blueworldsynergysrl@gmail.com orvia PEC to blueworldsynergy@legalemail.it.

The Website may use technical and analytical cookies necessary for its proper functioning. Whererequired by law, Users will be provided with appropriate information and the possibility to managecookie preferences. Further details are available in the Cookie Policy.

Blue World Synergy S.r.l. reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflectchanges in applicable legislation or operational practices. Users are encouraged to periodicallyreview this page.