Privacy Policy

 

Data Controller

Roberto Bianchi, Via dell’Allodola, 17 Rimini (RN) Italy.

Owner’s email address: roberto.bianchi@test.italiadigitalweb.it

For any clarification, information, exercise of the rights listed in this policy, please contact the Data Controller at the following email: roberto.bianchi@ test.italiadigitalweb.it

Definitions and legal references

Personal Data (or Data)

Personal data is any information which, directly or indirectly, including in connection with any other information, including a personal identification number, makes a natural person identified or identifiable.

Usage Data

This is the information collected automatically through this Website (including by third-party applications integrated into this Website), including: the IP addresses or domain names of the computers used by the User who connects with this Website, the URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) addresses, the time of the request, the method used to forward the request to the server,  the size of the file obtained in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the response from the server (successful, error, etc.), the country of origin, the characteristics of the browser and operating system used by the visitor, the various temporal connotations of the visit (e.g. the time spent on each page) and the details relating to the itinerary followed within the Application,  with particular reference to the sequence of the pages consulted, the parameters relating to the operating system and the User’s IT environment.

User

The individual using this Website who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the Data Subject.

Interested

The natural person to whom the Personal Data relates.

Data Processor (or Data Processor)

The natural person, legal entity, public administration and any other entity that processes personal data on behalf of the Data Controller, as set out in this privacy policy.

Data Controller (or Data Controller)

The natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data and the means adopted, including the security measures relating to the operation and use of this Website. The Data Controller, unless otherwise specified, is the owner of this Website.

This Website (or this Application)

The hardware or software tool through which Users’ Personal Data is collected and processed.

Service

The Service provided by this Website as defined in the relevant terms (if any) on this website/application.

European Union (or EU)

Unless otherwise specified, any reference to the European Union in this document shall be deemed to extend to all current member states of the European Union and the European Economic Area.

Cookie

A small portion of data stored on your device.

Legal References

This privacy policy has been drawn up on the basis of multiple legislative systems, including art. 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

Unless otherwise specified, this privacy policy applies exclusively to this Website.

Types of Data Collected

Among the Personal Data collected by this Website, independently or through third parties, are: Cookies, Usage Data, first name, last name, email, username and website.

Full details on each type of data collected are provided in the dedicated sections of this privacy policy or through specific information texts displayed before the data is collected.

Personal Data may be freely provided by the User or, in the case of Usage Data, collected automatically during the use of this Website.

Unless otherwise specified, all Data requested by this Website is mandatory. If you refuse to provide them, it may be impossible for this Website to provide the Service.

In cases where this Website indicates certain Data as optional, Users are free to refrain from communicating such Data, without this having any consequence on the availability of the Service or its operation.

Users who have any doubts about which Data are mandatory, are encouraged to contact the Data Controller.

Any use of Cookies – or other tracking tools – by this Website or by the owners of third-party services used by this Website, unless otherwise specified, has the purpose of providing the Service requested by the User, in addition to the additional purposes described in this document and in the Cookie Policy, if available.

The User assumes responsibility for the Personal Data of third parties obtained, published or shared through this Website and guarantees that he/she has the right to communicate or disseminate them, freeing the Data Controller from any liability towards third parties.

Methods and place of processing of the Data collected

Processing methods

The Data Controller adopts the appropriate security measures aimed at preventing unauthorized access, disclosure, modification or destruction of the Data Personali.Il processing is carried out using IT and/or telematic tools, with organizational methods and logics strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Data Controller, in some cases, other parties involved in the organization of this Website (administrative, commercial, marketing, legal, system administrators) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, postal couriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communication agencies) may have access to the Data, also appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Data Controller. The updated list of Data Processors may be requested at any time from the Data Controller.

Legal basis for the processing

The Data Controller processes Personal Data relating to the User in the event that one of the following conditions exists:

 

    • the User has given consent for one or more specific purposes; Note: in some jurisdictions, the Data Controller may be allowed to process Personal Data without the User’s consent or another of the legal bases specified below, until the User objects (“opt-out”) to such processing. However, this does not apply if the processing of Personal Data is governed by European legislation on the protection of Personal Data;

    • the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with the User and/or the execution of pre-contractual measures;

    • the processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which the Data Controller is subject;

    • the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or for the exercise of official authority vested in the Data Controller;

    • the processing is necessary for the pursuit of the legitimate interest of the Data Controller or of third parties.

In any case, it is always possible to ask the Data Controller to clarify the concrete legal basis of each processing and in particular to specify whether the processing is based on the law, provided for by a contract or necessary to conclude a contract.

Place

The Data are processed at the Data Controller’s operating offices and in any other place where the parties involved in the processing are located. For more information, please contact the Data Controller.

Your Personal Data may be transferred to a country other than the country in which you are located. To obtain further information on the place of processing, the User may refer to the section relating to the details on the processing of Personal Data.

The User has the right to obtain information about the legal basis for the transfer of Data outside the European Union or to an international organization under public international law or consisting of two or more countries, such as the United Nations, as well as about the security measures adopted by the Data Controller to protect the Data.

If one of the transfers described above takes place, the User may refer to the respective sections of this document or request information from the Data Controller by contacting him at the contact details indicated at the beginning.

Retention period

The Data are processed and stored for the time required by the purposes for which they were collected.

Therefore:

 

    • Personal Data collected for purposes related to the performance of a contract between the Data Controller and the User will be retained until the performance of such contract is completed.

    • Personal Data collected for purposes related to the legitimate interest of the Data Controller will be retained until such interest is satisfied. The User may obtain further information regarding the legitimate interest pursued by the Data Controller in the relevant sections of this document or by contacting the Data Controller.

When the processing is based on the User’s consent, the Data Controller may retain the Personal Data for longer until such consent is withdrawn. In addition, the Data Controller may be obliged to retain Personal Data for a longer period in compliance with a legal obligation or by order of an authority.

At the end of the retention period, the Personal Data will be deleted. Therefore, at the end of this term, the right of access, cancellation, rectification and the right to data portability can no longer be exercised.

Purpose of the Processing of the Data collected

The User’s Data is collected to allow the Owner to provide its Services, as well as for the following purposes: Statistics, Contacting the User, Commenting on content, Displaying content from external platforms, Interaction with social networks and external platforms, SPAM protection, Management of User databases and Interaction with live chat platforms.

To obtain further detailed information on the purposes of the processing and on the Personal Data concretely relevant for each purpose, the User may refer to the relevant sections of this document.

Details on the processing of Personal Data

Personal Data is collected for the following purposes and using the following services:

Content Commentary

Commenting services allow Users to formulate and make public their own comments regarding the content of this Website. Users, depending on the settings decided by the Owner, may also leave a comment anonymously. In the event that the Personal Data provided by the User includes an email, this may be used to send notifications of comments regarding the same content. Users are responsible for the content of their comments. In the event that a commenting service provided by third parties is installed, it is possible that, even if Users do not use the commenting service, it collects traffic data relating to the pages on which the commenting service is installed.

Directly managed commenting system (This website)

This Website has its own content commenting system.

Personal Data collected: surname, email, first name, website and username.

Contacting the User

Contact form (this website)

By filling in the contact form with their Data, the User consents to their use to respond to requests for information, quotes, or any other nature indicated by the form’s header.

Personal Data collected: surname, email and first name.

Interaction with live chat platforms

This type of service allows you to interact with live chat platforms, managed by third parties, directly from the pages of this Website. This allows the User to contact the support service of this Website or this Website to contact the User while they are browsing its pages. In the event that a service for interaction with live chat platforms is installed, it is possible that, even if Users do not use the service, it collects Usage Data relating to the pages on which it is installed. In addition, live chat conversations may be recorded.

Interaction with social networks and external platforms

This type of service allows you to interact with social networks, or other external platforms, directly from the pages of this Website. The interactions and information acquired by this Website are in any case subject to the User’s privacy settings relating to each social network. In the event that a social network interaction service is installed, it is possible that, even if Users do not use the service, it collects traffic data relating to the pages on which it is installed.

Facebook Like Button & Social Widgets (Facebook, Inc.)

The “Like” button and Facebook social widgets are services for interaction with the Facebook social network, provided by Facebook, Inc.

Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Meta’s Privacy Policy.

Linkedin Social Button & Widgets (LinkedIn Corporation)

The LinkedIn button and social widgets are services for interacting with the Linkedin social network, provided by LinkedIn Corporation.

Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – LinkedIn Privacy Policy.

X (ex-Twitter) Button & Social Widgets (Twitter, Inc.)

The Tweet button and X social widgets are services for interacting with the Twitter social network, provided by Twitter, Inc.

Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Twitter’s Privacy Policy.

SPAM protection

This type of service analyzes the traffic of this Website, potentially containing Users’ Personal Data, in order to filter it from parts of traffic, messages and content recognized as SPAM.

Statistics

The services contained in this section allow the Data Controller to monitor and analyze traffic data and are used to keep track of the User’s behavior.

Google Analytics (Google Inc.)

Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google uses Personal Data, collected anonymously on this website, for the purpose of tracking and examining the use of this Website, compiling reports and sharing them with other services developed by Google. Google may use Personal Data, collected anonymously on this website, to contextualise and personalise the advertisements of its advertising network.

Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Google Privacy Policy – Opt Out.

Viewing content from external platforms

This type of service allows you to view content hosted on external platforms directly from the pages of this Website and to interact with it. In the event that a service of this type is installed, it is possible that, even if Users do not use the service, it collects traffic data relating to the pages on which it is installed.

Google Fonts (Google Inc.)

Google Fonts is a service for displaying font styles managed by Google Inc. that allows this website to integrate such content into its pages.

Personal Data collected: Usage Data and various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.

Place of processing: USA – Google’s Privacy Policy.

Gravatar (Automattic Inc.)

Gravatar is an image display service operated by Automattic Inc. that allows this Website to integrate such content into its pages. Please note that if Gravatar images are used for commenting systems, the commenter’s email address (or parts of it) may be sent to Gravatar, even if they are not subscribed to this service.

Personal Data collected: Usage Data and email.

Place of processing: USA – Gravatar Privacy Policy.

Widget Video YouTube (Google Inc.)

YouTube is a video content viewing service operated by Google Inc. that allows this website to integrate such content into its pages.

Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: United States – YouTube Privacy Policy.

Newsletter

On the site there is a newsletter dedicated to all readers who spontaneously want to receive exclusive editorial content by email.

For the delivery and management of the Newsletter, the service offered by MailerLite
(38 Mount Street Upper, Dublin 2, D02 PR89 Ireland) is used and the data collected is stored on the secure servers of the delivery service.

In accordance with MailerLite’s privacy policy, data will never be used directly by MailerLite or sold by it to third parties. MailerLite uses appropriately authorized operators to maintain the service and in the exercise of this function they may have access to your data.

In any case, the guarantees provided by MailerLite’s privacy policy apply.

User’s rights

Users may exercise certain rights with reference to the Data processed by the Data Controller.

In particular, the User has the right to:

 

    • withdraw your consent at any time. The User may revoke the consent to the processing of his/her Personal Data previously expressed.

    • object to the processing of their Data. You may object to the processing of your Data when it is done on a legal basis other than consent. Further details on the right to object can be found in the section below.

    • access your Data. The User has the right to obtain information on the Data processed by the Data Controller, on certain aspects of the processing and to receive a copy of the Data processed.

    • verify and ask for rectification. The User can verify the correctness of his/her Data and request that it be updated or corrected.

    • obtain the restriction of processing. When certain conditions are met, the User may request the restriction of the processing of their Data. In this case, the Data Controller will not process the Data for any other purpose than their storage.

    • obtain the erasure or removal of your Personal Data. When certain conditions are met, the User may request the deletion of his/her Data by the Data Controller.

    • receive their Data or have them transferred to another Data Controller. The User has the right to receive his/her Data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and, where technically feasible, to obtain its unhindered transfer to another controller. This provision is applicable when the Data are processed by automated means and the processing is based on the User’s consent, on a contract to which the User is a party or on contractual measures connected to it.

    • lodge a complaint. You may lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority or take legal action.

How to exercise your rights

To exercise the User’s rights, Users may address a request to the Contact Details of the Data Controller indicated in this document. Requests are filed free of charge and processed by the Data Controller as soon as possible, in any case within one month.

More information about the treatment

Defence in court

The User’s Personal Data may be used by the Data Controller in court or in the preparatory stages of its possible establishment for the defense against abuses in the use of this Website or related Services by the User.

The User declares that he/she is aware that the Data Controller may be obliged to disclose the Data by order of public authorities.

Specific disclosures

At the User’s request, in addition to the information contained in this privacy policy, this Website may provide the User with additional and contextual information regarding specific Services, or the collection and processing of Personal Data.

System Logs and Maintenance

For needs related to operation and maintenance, this Website and any third-party services used by it may collect System Logs, i.e. files that record interactions and may also contain Personal Data, such as the User’s IP address.

Information not contained in this policy

Further information in relation to the processing of Personal Data may be requested at any time from the Data Controller using the contact details.

Changes to this privacy policy

The Data Controller reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time by informing Users on this page. Please check this page regularly, taking as a reference the date of the last modification indicated at the bottom. In the event of non-acceptance of the changes made to this privacy policy, the User is required to cease using this Website and may request the Data Controller to remove his/her Personal Data. Unless otherwise specified, the previous privacy policy will continue to apply to Personal Data collected up to that point.

Last modified: April 25th, 2024.