Last updated: September 19th, 2025
Who we are
This website (www.bloomabroadconsulting.com) is operated under the commercial name Bloom Abroad Consulting, founded by Nicoletta Marchionne and Marta Ponte, based in Spain, both self-employed.
We are an international education consulting businesss, supporting organizations with services such as project management, student recruitment, market development and marketing strategy.
For privacy-related questions, you can contact us at: info@bloomac.com
What personal data we collect and why
When you interact with our website, we may collect:
- Contact details: name, email address, and phone number (via our contact form or WhatsApp plugin).
- Messages: information you share when contacting us.
- Technical data: cookies, analytics, and security logs to improve site performance and protect against abuse.
We collect this data to:
- Respond to your inquiries.
- Contact you about potential projects.
- Provide our consulting services.
- Improve website performance and security.
We do not sell or rent personal data.
Contact forms
Our contact forms (built with Elementor) collect your name, email, phone number, and message. This information is stored securely and used only to respond to your request.
We retain submissions for 2 years.
WhatsApp plugin
We use a WhatsApp plugin to make communication easier. If you message us via WhatsApp, we receive only the details you choose to share. WhatsApp processes data under its own privacy policy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy.
Cookies
Our site uses:
- Essential cookies to make the site work properly.
- Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms against spam (see Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy).
- Basic analytics cookies to track anonymous site usage and improve user experience.
Who we share your data with
We only share data with third parties necessary for site operation:
- Hosting provider (website hosting & security)
- Elementor (form submissions)
- Google reCAPTCHA (spam protection)
- WhatsApp plugin (if you choose to use it)
How long we retain your data
- Contact form entries: 2 years
- Analytics records: up to 2 years
- WhatsApp messages: stored as long as needed to provide support
Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Request corrections
- Request deletion
To exercise your rights, email us at info@bloomac.com
Where your data is sent
Some data may be processed outside the EU (e.g., hosting, WhatsApp, Google services). We ensure GDPR-compliant safeguards with all providers.
How we protect your data
We use secure hosting, encryption where appropriate, limited access, and internal policies to keep your data safe.
Data breach procedures
If a data breach occurs, we will notify users and authorities as required under GDPR.