Privacy policy

Last Updated: 17/06/2025

At verticalfreediving.com we value the privacy and security of our users’ personal data. This Privacy Policy is intended to clearly and transparently inform you about the processing and protection of your personal data pursuant to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Spanish legislation.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for your personal information is Vertical Freediving, headquartered in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. You can contact us via email at verticalfreediving@gmail.com or through the contact details provided in the “Contact” section of the website.

2. Data Collected

2.1. Data We Collect Voluntarily

When you visit our website or interact with our forms (for example, to subscribe to our newsletter or request information about our courses), you are asked to provide personal information which may include, among others:

  • First and last name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Other information you choose to provide voluntarily

2.2. Technical Data

Our server may collect technical information from your device and browsing, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Pages visited and duration of the visit

This information is used anonymously to improve the website’s performance and security.

3. Purpose and Use of the Data

The personal data you provide will be used for the following purposes:

  • Management of inquiries and information: To respond to your requests, inform you about our in-person courses, and address your inquiries.

  • User relationship management: To maintain fluid communication, send newsletters, and update you on news (after obtaining your consent when necessary).

  • Improvement of our services: To analyze the use of the website, improve our educational offering, and adapt our content to your interests.

  • Compliance with legal obligations: When required by law or for exercising rights in response to potential legal liabilities.

The legal basis for processing your data is founded on your consent (in those cases where we collect it voluntarily) and Vertical Freediving’s legitimate interest in managing and improving the service.

4. Data Retention

Your personal data will be kept for the time necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations. Once that purpose has ended, and after the legally established period has elapsed, we will securely delete the data.

5. User Rights

In accordance with the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request the data we hold about you.

  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request the deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary.

  • Restriction: Request the restriction of the processing of your data.

  • Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another data controller.

  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.

  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw the consent previously provided at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on prior consent.

To exercise these rights, you can send a written request to verticalfreediving@gmail.com or to the postal address provided above.

6. Security Measures

At Vertical Freediving we adopt appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses security protocols, such as SSL encryption, to ensure the protection of information during transmission.

7. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and other similar technologies to:

  • Ensure the proper functioning of the site.

  • Collect anonymous data on how you use the website, helping us improve your future visits.

  • Personalize content and advertising, always within the framework of current legislation.

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of the site.

8. Third-Party Links

The Vertical Freediving website may include links to third parties that have their own privacy policies. This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to the information collected on verticalfreediving.com.. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these external sites before providing them with any personal data.

9. Changes to the Privacy Policy

Vertical Freediving reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be published on this page and, in the event of significant changes that affect your rights, you will be appropriately notified. We recommend periodically reviewing this page to be aware of any updates.

10. Contact

If you have any questions, inquiries, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us via:

This document provides a summary of Vertical Freediving’s privacy practices. Your use of our website implies acceptance and acknowledgment of the above. If you disagree with any aspect of this policy, we recommend refraining from providing your personal data.