At Italien News, protecting your personal data is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information of users who access our website or interact with our services. We are committed to full compliance with Italian and European data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Italy’s Codice in materia di protezione dei dati personali (Legislative Decree No. 196/2003).
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal information is:
Italien News
- Phone: +39 0327 9147056
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Via Silvio Spaventa, 49, 65126 Pescara PE, Italy
You can contact us for any questions or requests regarding your personal data.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any information voluntarily provided through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or inquiries.
- Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, such as pages visited, duration of visits, clicks, and navigation patterns.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information collected automatically for analytics and security purposes.
- Cookies and Tracking: Data collected via cookies and similar technologies to personalize your experience and analyze traffic.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our website services, including delivering news content and updates.
- To respond to inquiries, requests, or feedback.
- To send newsletters or promotional communications, if you have consented.
- To analyze website usage and performance for optimization purposes.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate interests.
We ensure that data processing is lawful, transparent, and limited to the purposes stated above.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR and Italian data protection law, we process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide your data for newsletter subscriptions or other services.
- Legitimate interests: To operate, improve, and secure our website.
- Legal obligations: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Personal information may be shared in the following limited cases:
- With trusted service providers who assist in website operation, hosting, and analytics.
- When required by Italian or European authorities for compliance with legal obligations.
- During corporate transactions (mergers, acquisitions), ensuring continued protection of personal data.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings, although this may affect site functionality.
We use:
- Technical cookies for site operation.
- Analytical cookies for performance monitoring.
- Optional cookies for personalized content and advertising, with explicit consent.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Rights
As a user, you have the following rights under GDPR and Italian law:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction of Processing: Limit processing in certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Objection: Object to processing, including for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected] or by phone at +39 0327 9147056.
9. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While we strive for maximum security, please note that no method of online transmission is entirely risk-free.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover that a child’s personal data has been collected without consent, it will be promptly deleted.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal changes, site updates, or service improvements. Updated versions will be posted on this page, with the “Last Updated” date clearly indicated.
12. Contact Information
For any questions, complaints, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:
Italien News
- Phone: +39 0327 9147056
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Via Silvio Spaventa, 49, 65126 Pescara PE, Italy
We are committed to responding promptly and ensuring your data privacy rights are respected.
