Legal Information and Data Protection

1. Legal Notice

Website owner:

  • Name / Legal Entity: Metàfora, Centre d’Estudis SL
  • Tax ID (NIF): B66589441
  • Registered Address: Carrer Papin 29, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
  • Phone: +34 93 330 00 89
  • Email: msa@metafora.org

Purpose of the website:
This website is intended to provide information about the studio arts programs and creative training offered by Metàfora – Studio Arts, as well as to enable users to enroll and contact the organization.

Intellectual and industrial property:
All content on the website, including texts, images, designs, logos, icons, software, and other elements, is the property of Metàfora or of third parties who have authorized its use. Reproduction, distribution, or modification is strictly prohibited without prior express authorization.

Liability:
Metàfora is not liable for any improper use of the website content, nor for any damages that may arise from access to or use of the information contained therein.

Third-party links:
This website may contain links to external websites. Metàfora is not responsible for the content or privacy policies of those external sites.

Applicable law and jurisdiction:
The relationship between Metàfora and the user shall be governed by current Spanish legislation. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Barcelona.

2. Cookie Policy

Use of cookies:
This website uses its own and third-party cookies to enhance the user experience, analyze browsing behavior, and offer personalized content.

Types of cookies used:

  • Technical cookies: essential for the functioning of the website.
  • Analytics cookies: used to monitor and analyze user behavior.
  • Personalization cookies: store user preferences to personalize experience.
  • Advertising cookies: manage advertising spaces based on user behavior.

Cookie management:
Users may configure their browsers to accept or reject cookies and to delete cookies already installed. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Consent:
By browsing this website, the user accepts the use of cookies under the conditions set out in this policy.

3. General Terms and Conditions of Contracting

Purpose:
These terms govern the contracting of programs and activities offered by Metàfora – Studio Arts through its website.

Enrollment process:

  • Users must complete the corresponding enrollment form and make the indicated payment.
  • Enrollment is considered confirmed once payment is received and acknowledged by Metàfora.

Prices and payment:

  • Program prices are stated on the website.
  • Payment can be made by credit card, bank transfer, or in cash at Metàfora’s offices.

Cancellation and refund policy:

  • The reservation fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
  • In case of cancellation by the student, the specific conditions outlined in the program description and payment terms will apply.

Modifications and cancellations by Metàfora:
Metàfora reserves the right to modify or cancel programs in case of force majeure or if the minimum number of participants is not reached. In such cases, payments made by students will be refunded.

Intellectual property:
Program materials are the intellectual property of Metàfora or their authors and are protected by copyright.

Data protection:
Personal data provided during the enrollment process will be processed in accordance with Metàfora’s Privacy Policy.

Applicable law and jurisdiction:
These terms are governed by Spanish law, and any disputes will be submitted to the courts of Barcelona.

4. Privacy Policy

Data Controller:
Metàfora, Centre d’Estudis S.L.
NIF: B66589441
Address: Carrer Papin 29, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
Email: at@metafora.org
Phone: +34 93 330 00 89

Purpose of data processing:
Metàfora processes personal data provided by users for the following purposes:

  • Respond to information and contact requests.
  • Process enrollments in studio arts programs and related activities.
  • Send informational and promotional communications, if consent has been provided.
  • Manage participation in events and academic activities.
  • Comply with legal and contractual obligations.

Legal basis for processing:
The lawful bases for data processing include:

  • User consent (contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, etc.).
  • Execution of a contract (program enrollment).
  • Compliance with legal obligations.
  • Metàfora’s legitimate interest in providing information about its services, provided such interests do not override the user’s rights.

Recipients:
Data will not be shared with third parties, except when required by law or operational necessity (e.g., academic management services, web hosting, or payment platforms, under confidentiality and data processing agreements).

International transfers:
If services outside the European Economic Area are used, appropriate security measures will be ensured, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

Data retention:
Data will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and subsequently for as long as legal responsibilities persist.

User rights:
All individuals have the right to:

  • Access their personal data.
  • Request rectification of inaccurate data.
  • Request the deletion of data when it is no longer necessary.
  • Object to or request restriction of processing.
  • Request data portability.

To exercise these rights, users may send a written request to the postal address provided or email at@metafora.org, clearly stating the right they wish to exercise and attaching a copy of an identity document.

Supervisory authority:
If users believe their rights have not been properly addressed, they may file a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (www.aepd.es).