Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy of velabarocca.it

This Website collects some Personal Data from its Users.

This document can be printed using the print command in the settings of any browser.

To manage cookies and similar technologies used (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and related consents, we use the “Real Cookie Banner” consent tool. Details on how “Real Cookie Banner” works are available at https://devowl.io/rcb/data-processing

The legal bases for the processing of personal data in this context are Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR and Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the management of cookies and similar technologies used and related consents.

The provision of personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide personal data. If you do not provide personal data, we will not be able to manage your consents.

We partner with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps and session playbacks to improve and market our products/services. Website usage data is collected using first- and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine product/service popularity and online activity. We also use this information for site optimization, security/anti-fraud purposes and for advertising. For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, visit Microsoft Privacy Statement.

Data Controller

The data controller is Vela Barocca, with headquarters in Via Giovanni Agnelli 9 Noto (SR). We can be contacted at the following address: velabarocca@gmail.com.

To exercise the rights listed above, you can write to the following address: velabarocca@gmail.com

Types of Data collected

Among the Personal Data collected by this Website, independently or through third parties, there are: Usage data; first name; surname; e-mail; telephone number; Data communicated during use of the service; Tracking Tools; number of Users; session statistics; various types of Data; IP address.

Complete details on each type of Personal Data collected are provided in the dedicated sections of this privacy policy or through specific information texts displayed before the collection of the Data itself.

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

Unless otherwise specified, all Data requested by this Website is mandatory. If the User refuses to communicate them, it may be impossible for this Website to provide the Service. In cases where this Website indicates some 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 doubts about which Data is mandatory are encouraged to contact the Owner.

Any use of Cookies - or other tracking tools - by this Website or by the owners of third-party services used by this Website has the purpose of providing the Service requested by the User, in addition to the further purposes described herein. document and in the Cookie Policy.

The User assumes responsibility for the Personal Data of third parties obtained, published or shared through this Website.

Method and place of processing of the collected data

Treatment methods 

The Data Controller adopts appropriate security measures aimed at preventing unauthorized access, disclosure, modification or destruction of Personal Data.

The processing is carried out using IT and/or telematic tools, with organizational methods and with logic strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Owner, 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) may have access to the Data. , hosting providers, IT companies, communication agencies) also appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Data Controller. The updated list of Managers can always be requested from the Data Controller.

Place

The Data is processed at the Owner's operational offices and in any other place where the parties involved in the processing are located. For further information, contact the Owner.

The User's Personal Data may be transferred to a country other than the one in which the User is located. To obtain further information on the place of processing, the User can refer to the section relating to details on the processing of Personal Data.

Retention period

Unless otherwise indicated in this document, Personal Data is processed and stored for the time required by the purpose for which it was collected and may be stored for a longer period due to any legal obligations or based on the consent of the Users.

Purpose of the Processing of Collected Data

The User's Data is collected to allow the Owner to provide the Service, fulfill legal obligations, respond to requests or enforcement actions, protect their rights and interests (or those of Users or third parties), identify any malicious activities or fraudulent, as well as for the following purposes: Creation and management of this Website, Statistics, Platform and hosting services, Registration and authentication, Displaying content from external platforms, Contacting the User, Remarketing and behavioral targeting, Management of data collection and online surveys, Advertising, Collection of privacy preferences and Tag management.

To obtain detailed information on the purposes of the processing and the Personal Data processed for each purpose, the User can refer to the "Details on the processing of Personal Data" section.

Details on the processing of Personal Data

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

Contact 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 header of the form.

 Personal Data processed: surname; Usage data; e-mail; first name; telephone number; various types of Data.

Creation and management of this Website

The main components of this Website are created and managed directly by the Owner using the software mentioned below.

WordPress (self-hosted) (this Website)

This Website is developed and managed by the Owner using a CMS (Content Management System) software called WordPress.

 Personal Data processed: surname; Data communicated during use of the service; Usage data; e-mail; first name; telephone number.

Tag management

This type of service is functional to the centralized management of tags or scripts used on this Website.

The use of these services involves the flow of User Data through them and, if applicable, their retention.

Google Tag Manager

Google Tag Manager is a tag management service provided by Google LLC or by Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Owner manages the processing of Data.

Personal Data processed: Usage data.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy; Ireland – Privacy Policy.

Management of data collection and online surveys

This type of service allows this Website to manage the creation, implementation, administration, distribution and analysis of online forms and surveys in order to collect, save and reuse the Data of the Users who respond.

The Personal Data collected depends on the information requested and provided by Users in the corresponding online form.

These services can be integrated with a wide range of third-party services to allow the Owner to carry out subsequent actions with the processed Data - for example, contact management, sending messages, statistics, advertising and payment processing. 

Meta lead acquisition ads

Meta Contact Acquisition Ads is an advertising and data collection service provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. or by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, depending on how the Owner manages the processing of Data, which allows advertisements to be shown to Users in the form of forms already pre-populated with Personal Data from their Facebook profiles, such as names and email addresses. Depending on the type of advertisement, Users may be asked to provide additional information.

Sending the form involves the collection and processing of this Data by the Owner pursuant to this privacy policy and only for the specific purpose indicated in the form and/or within this privacy policy, where applicable.

The User can exercise their rights at any time, including the right to withdraw consent to the processing of their Data, as specified in the section containing information on the User's rights in this privacy policy.

Personal Data processed: surname; Data communicated during use of the service; Usage data; e-mail; first name.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt out; Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt out.

Advertising

This type of service allows the User's Data to be used for commercial communication purposes. These communications are shown on this Website in the form of banners and other forms of advertising, also in relation to the User's interests.

This does not mean that all Personal Data is used for this purpose. Data and conditions of use are indicated below.

Some of the services indicated below may use Tracking Tools to identify the User, or use the behavioral retargeting technique, i.e. display personalized advertisements based on the User's interests and behavior, or measure the performance of the advertisements.

For more information on this matter, we suggest you check the privacy policies of the respective services.

Services of this type usually allow Users to opt-out of such tracking. Users can learn how to opt-out of interest-based advertising by visiting the relevant opt-out section in this document.

Meta ads conversion tracking (Meta pixel)

Meta ads conversion tracking (Meta pixel) is a statistics service provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. or by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, depending on how the Data Controller manages the processing of Data, which connects data from the network Meta ads with actions taken within this Website. The Meta pixel tracks conversions that can be attributed to Facebook, Instagram and Audience Network ads.

Personal Data processed: Usage data; Tracking Tools.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt out; Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt out.

Meta lookalike audience

Meta Lookalike Audiences is an advertising and behavioral targeting service provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. or by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, depending on how the Data Controller manages the processing of Data, which uses the Data collected through the Meta Lookalike Audiences service Meta for the purpose of showing advertisements to Users with similar behavior to Users who are already in a Custom Audience list based on their previous use of this Website or their interaction with relevant content through Meta's applications and services.

Based on this Data, personalized ads will be shown to Users suggested by Meta Similar Audiences.

Users may opt out of using Meta Tracking Tools for ad personalization by visiting this opt-out page.

Personal Data processed: Usage data; Tracking Tools.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt out; Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt out.

Collection of privacy preferences

This type of service allows this Website to collect and save Users' preferences relating to the collection, use and processing of their personal information, as required by applicable privacy legislation.

Consent Database

The Consent Database allows you to save and retrieve records of Users' consent to the processing of Personal Data, as well as the information and preferences expressed in relation to the consent provided.

To this end, it makes use of a Tracking Tool that temporarily stores pending information on the User's device until it is processed by the API. The Tracking Tool (a browser feature called localStorage) is then deleted.

Personal Data processed: Data communicated during use of the service; IP address; Tracking Tools.

Place of processing: Italy – Privacy Policy.

Privacy Controls and Cookie Solution

Privacy Controls and Cookie Solution allows the Owner to collect and save User preferences relating to the processing of personal data and in particular the use of Cookies and other Tracking Tools on this Website.

Personal Data processed: IP address; Tracking Tools.

Place of processing: Italy – Privacy Policy.

Registration and authentication

By registering or authenticating, the User allows this Website to identify him and give him access to dedicated services.

Depending on the following, registration and authentication services may be provided with the help of third parties. If this happens, this Website may access some Data stored by the third-party service used for registration or identification.

Some of the services indicated below may also collect Personal Data for targeting and profiling purposes; To find out more, please refer to the description of each service.

WordPress.com Single Sign On

WordPress.com Single Sign On is a registration and authentication service provided by Automattic Inc. or by Aut O'Mattic A8C Ireland Ltd., depending on how the Data Controller manages the processing of Data, and connected to the WordPress.com network.

Personal Data processed: Tracking Tools; various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy; Ireland – Privacy Policy.

Remarketing and behavioral targeting

This type of service allows this Website and its partners to communicate, optimize and serve advertisements based on the User's past use of this Website.

This activity is facilitated by tracking Usage Data and the use of Tracking Tools to collect information which is then transferred to partners who manage remarketing and behavioral targeting activities.

Some services offer a remarketing option based on email address lists.

Services of this type usually allow Users to opt-out of such tracking. Users can learn how to opt-out of interest-based advertising by visiting the relevant opt-out section in this document.

Facebook Remarketing

Facebook Remarketing is a remarketing and behavioral targeting service provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. or by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, depending on how the Owner manages the processing of Data, which connects the activity of this Website with the advertising network Half.

Personal Data processed: Usage data; Tracking Tools.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out; Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.

Meta Custom Audiences

Meta Custom Audiences is a remarketing and behavioral targeting service provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. or by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, depending on how the Owner manages the processing of Data, which connects the activity of this Website with the Meta advertising network.

Users may opt out of using Meta Tracking Tools for ad personalization by visiting this opt-out page.

Personal Data processed: e-mail; Tracking Tools.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt out; Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt out.

Remarketing with Google Analytics

Remarketing with Google Analytics is a remarketing and behavioral targeting service provided by Google LLC or by Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Data Controller manages the processing of Data, which connects the tracking activity carried out by Google Analytics and its Tracking Tools Tracking with the Google Ads advertising network and the Doubleclick Cookie.

Personal Data processed: Usage data; Tracking Tools.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out; Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt OutOpt Out.

Google Ads Remarketing

Remarketing Google Ads is a remarketing and behavioral targeting service provided by Google LLC or by Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Owner manages the processing of Data, which connects the activity of this Website with the Google Ads advertising network and the DoubleClick Cookie.

To understand Google's use of Data, please review Google's partner policies.

Users can opt out of using Google Tracking Tools for ad personalization by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

Personal Data processed: Usage data; Tracking Tools.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out; Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.

Platform and hosting services

These services are intended to host and operate key components of this Website, making it possible to deliver this Website from a single platform. These platforms provide the Owner with a wide range of tools such as, for example, analytical tools, for managing user registration, for managing comments and the database, for e-commerce, for payment processing, etc. The use of these tools involves the collection and processing of Personal Data. 

Some of these services work through servers that are geographically located in different locations, making it difficult to determine the exact location where Personal Data is stored.

WordPress.com

WordPress.com is a platform provided by Automattic Inc. or by Aut O'Mattic A8C Ireland Ltd., depending on how the Owner manages the processing of Data, which allows the Owner to develop, operate and host this Website.

Personal Data processed: surname; Data communicated during use of the service; Usage data; e-mail; first name; telephone number; various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy; Ireland – Privacy Policy.

Statistics

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

WordPress Stats

WordPress Stats is a statistics service provided by Automattic Inc. or by Aut O'Mattic A8C Ireland Ltd., depending on how the Owner manages the processing of Data.

Personal Data processed: Usage data; Tracking Tools.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy; Ireland – Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics (Universal Analytics)

Google Analytics (Universal Analytics) is a web analysis service provided by Google LLC or by Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Data Controller manages the processing of Data, (“Google”). Google uses the Personal Data collected 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 to contextualize and personalize the ads of its advertising network.

Personal Data processed: Usage data; Tracking Tools.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out; Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.

Google Analytics (Universal Analytics) with anonymized IP

Google Analytics (Universal Analytics) is a web analysis service provided by Google LLC or by Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Data Controller manages the processing of Data, (“Google”). Google uses the Personal Data collected 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 to contextualize and personalize the ads of its advertising network.

This Google Analytics integration anonymizes your IP address. Anonymization works by shortening the IP address of the Users within the borders of the member states of the European Union or in other countries adhering to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases, the IP address will be sent to Google servers and shortened within the United States.

Personal Data processed: Usage data; Tracking Tools.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out; Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.

Google Analytics 4

Google Analytics is a statistics service provided by Google LLC or by Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Data Controller manages the processing of Data, (“Google”). Google uses the Personal Data collected 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 to contextualize and personalize the ads of its advertising network.

In Google Analytics 4, IP addresses are used at the time of collection and then deleted before the data is recorded in any data center or server. To find out more, you can consult the official Google documentation.

Personal Data processed: Usage data; number of Users; session statistics; Tracking Tools.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out; Ireland – 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 interact with them. These services are often called widgets, which are small elements placed on a website or application. They provide specific information or perform a particular function and often allow interaction with the user.

This type of service could still collect data on web traffic relating to the pages where the service is installed, even when users do not use it.

Google Maps widget

Google Maps is a map viewing service managed by Google LLC or by Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Data Controller manages the processing of Data, which allows this Website to integrate such content within its pages.

Personal Data processed: Usage data.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy; Ireland – Privacy Policy.

Font Awesome (Fonticons, Inc.)

Font Awesome is a font style visualization service managed by Fonticons, Inc. that allows this Website to integrate such content within its pages.

Personal Data processed: Usage data; Tracking Tools.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.

Google Fonts

Google Fonts is a character style visualization service managed by Google LLC or by Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Data Controller manages the processing of Data, which allows this Website to integrate such content within its pages.

Personal Data processed: Usage data; Tracking Tools.

Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy; Ireland – Privacy Policy.

Learn how to opt out of interest-based advertising

In addition to any opt-out feature provided by any of the services listed in this document, Users can read more about how to opt out of interest-based advertising in the appropriate section of the Cookie Policy.

Cookie Policy

This Website uses Tracking Tools. To find out more, Users can consult the Cookie Policy.

Legal basis of the processing

The Owner processes Personal Data relating to the User if one of the following conditions exists:

the User has given consent for one or more specific purposes.

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

the processing is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation to which the Data Controller is subject;

the processing is necessary for the execution of a task of public interest or for the exercise of public powers vested in the Data Controller;

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

However, it is always possible to request 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.

Learn more about storage time

Unless otherwise indicated in this document, Personal Data is processed and stored for the time required by the purpose for which it was collected and may be stored for a longer period due to any legal obligations or based on the consent of the Users.

Therefore:

Personal Data collected for purposes related to the execution of a contract between the Owner and the User will be retained until the execution of this contract is completed.

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

When the processing is based on the User's consent, the Owner may retain the Personal Data for a longer period until such consent is revoked. Furthermore, the Owner may be obliged to retain Personal Data for a longer period to comply with a legal obligation or by order of an authority.

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

User rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Users can exercise certain rights with reference to the Data processed by the Owner.

In particular, within the limits established by law, the User has the right to:

• revoke your consent at any time. The User may revoke the previously expressed consent to the processing of their Personal Data.

• object to the processing of their Data. The User can object to the processing of their Data when it takes place by virtue of a legal basis other than consent.

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

• verify and request rectification. The User can verify the correctness of their Data and request its updating or correction.

• obtain the limitation of treatment. The User may request the limitation of the processing of their Data. In this case the Owner will not process the Data for any purpose other than their conservation.

• obtain the cancellation or removal of your Personal Data. The User may request the deletion of their Data by the Owner.

• receive your Data or have it transferred to another owner. The User has the right to receive their Data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and, where technically feasible, to obtain its transfer without obstacles to another owner.

• lodge a complaint. The User can lodge a complaint with the competent personal data protection supervisory authority or take legal action.

Users have the right to obtain information regarding the legal basis for the transfer of Data abroad including to any international organization regulated by international law or constituted by two or more countries, such as the UN, as well as regarding the measures of security adopted by the Owner to protect their Data.

Details on the right to object

When Personal Data is processed in the public interest, in the exercise of public powers vested in the Owner or to pursue a legitimate interest of the Owner, Users have the right to object to the processing for reasons related to their particular situation.

Users are reminded that, if their Data is processed for direct marketing purposes, they can object to the processing at any time, free of charge and without providing any reason. If Users object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the Personal Data will no longer be processed for these purposes. To find out whether the Owner processes Data for direct marketing purposes, Users can refer to the respective sections of this document.

How to exercise your rights

To exercise their rights, Users can direct a request to the Owner's contact details indicated in this document. The request is free and the Owner will respond as quickly as possible, in any case within one month, providing the User with all the information required by law. Any rectifications, cancellations or limitations of processing will be communicated by the Data Controller to each of the recipients, if any, to whom the Personal Data has been transmitted, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort. The Owner communicates these recipients to the User if he requests it.

Learn more about the treatment

Defense in court

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

The User declares to be aware that the Owner may be obliged to reveal the Data by order of public authorities.

Specific information

Upon request of the User, 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 which 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 notifying Users on this page and, if possible, on this Website as well as, if technically and legally feasible, by sending a notification to Users through one of the extremes contact number he has. Please therefore consult this page frequently, referring to the date of last modification indicated at the bottom.

If the changes affect processing whose legal basis is consent, the Owner will collect the User's consent again, if necessary.

Definitions and legal references

Personal Data (or Data)

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

Usage Data

This is information collected automatically through this Website (also by third-party applications integrated into this Website), including: IP addresses or domain names of the computers used by the User who connects to this Website, the addresses in URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) notation, the time of the request, the method used in forwarding 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 (for example the time spent on each page) and details relating to the itinerary followed within the Application, with particular reference to the sequence of pages consulted, the parameters relating to the operating system and the User's IT environment.

User

The individual who uses this Website who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the interested party.

Interested

The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.

Data Controller (or Manager)

The natural person, legal person, public administration and any other body 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 tools adopted, including 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 the Personal Data of Users is collected and processed.

Service

The service provided by this Website as defined in the relevant terms (if available) on this site/application.

European Union (or EU)

Unless otherwise specified, any reference to the European Union contained in this document is intended to include all current member states of the European Union and the European Economic Area.

Cookies

Cookies are Tracking Tools that consist of small portions of data stored within the User's browser.

Tracking Tool

Tracking Tool means any technology – e.g. Cookies, unique identifiers, web beacons, embedded scripts, e-tags and fingerprinting – which allows Users to be tracked, for example by collecting or saving information on the User's device.

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Legal references

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