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Legal Notice

Last updated: 22 September 2026

Website operator

This website, bestdpo.org, is operated by:

Iuliia Shapakova
Sole trader (ditta individuale) operating under the BestDPO brand
Fiscal address: Località Tubo 6, San Pietro in Campo, Barga (LU), Italy
VAT number: IT02721670467
Email: bestdpo.edu@gmail.com

For clarity, Julia Prodius is the professional name used by Iuliia Shapakova. Both names refer to the same individual.

Responsible for content

Iuliia Shapakova
Località Tubo 6, San Pietro in Campo, Barga (LU), Italy
Email: bestdpo.edu@gmail.com

Hosting

This website is hosted by:

HOSTKEY B.V.
W. Frederik Hermansstraat 91, 1011 DG Amsterdam
The Netherlands

The hosting provider processes technical and server-log data in connection with operating and securing the website. Further information about the processing of personal data is available in our Privacy Policy.

Nature of our services

BestDPO provides education and professional training in privacy, data protection and AI governance, including live programmes, mentoring, workshops and preparation for professional certification examinations.

Our website content, programmes, learning materials and communications are provided for educational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice or advice tailored to a specific organisation or situation. No lawyer–client, professional-adviser or fiduciary relationship is created by accessing this website, attending a BestDPO programme, using our materials or corresponding with us.

You should obtain advice from an appropriately qualified professional before making legal, compliance, governance or business decisions based on matters discussed in our content or programmes.

Professional certifications and third-party organisations

BestDPO may provide preparation or learning support relating to professional certification examinations. Unless expressly stated otherwise

BestDPO does not administer the referenced examinations;
examination and certification fees are not included in programme fees;
participation does not guarantee an examination result or certification outcome; and
BestDPO is not affiliated with, endorsed by or accredited by the relevant certification body.

Third-party names, trademarks, certification marks and designations belong to their respective owners and are used only for identification and educational reference.

Website content

We prepare and review the content of this website with reasonable care. Privacy, data protection and AI governance laws, regulatory guidance and professional practices may change quickly. We therefore do not guarantee that all website content is complete, accurate or current at all times.

Website content should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice based on the facts of a particular matter. To the extent permitted by applicable law, BestDPO is not responsible for loss arising solely from reliance on general information published on this website. Nothing in this Legal Notice excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

If we become aware that specific content is inaccurate, misleading or unlawful, we will take reasonable steps to correct or remove it.

External links

This website may contain links to third-party websites and services that we do not control. A link does not imply endorsement of the third party or its content. The operator of the linked website is responsible for its content, availability, security and privacy practices.

We do not continuously monitor linked websites. If you believe a link leads to unlawful or inappropriate content, please contact us so that we can review it and, where appropriate, remove it.

Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, content made available through this website and BestDPO programmes—including text, programme structures, slides, handouts, exercises, templates, recordings, graphics, branding and logos—is owned by Iuliia Shapakova operating under the BestDPO brand or used under licence. It is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual-property laws.

Website content may be viewed for personal, non-commercial informational purposes. Materials supplied to enrolled participants are for their individual learning use only. Unless permitted by law or expressly authorised in writing, content and materials may not be

copied, recorded, reproduced or republished;
shared with people who are not authorised participants;
resold, sublicensed or commercially exploited;
modified and presented as original work; or
used to deliver training, consultancy or other services to third parties.

Requests for permission should be sent to bestdpo.edu@gmail.com.

Data protection

Information about how we collect and use personal data is provided in our Privacy Policy. Information about cookies and similar technologies is provided in our Cookie Notice.

Consumer dispute resolution

The European Commission’s former Online Dispute Resolution platform was discontinued on 20 July 2025 and is no longer available.

We are not obliged and do not voluntarily agree to participate in dispute-resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration body.

Information about recognised consumer dispute-resolution bodies in EU Member States, Norway and Iceland is available at Consumer Redress in the EU: consumer-redress.ec.europa.eu/dispute-resolution-bodies.

Applicable law

This Legal Notice and the use of this website are governed by Italian law, without prejudice to mandatory consumer-protection rights and conflict-of-law rules that apply in the country where a consumer habitually resides.

Contact

Questions concerning this Legal Notice, permission to use BestDPO content or information published on the website may be sent to:

Iuliia Shapakova, sole trader (ditta individuale), operating under the BestDPO brand
Località Tubo 6, San Pietro in Campo, Barga (LU), Italy
VAT number: IT02721670467
Email: bestdpo.edu@gmail.com

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