[website name] Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines the practices of [insert the name of the applicable company]
( "we","our/" or "the company") in relation to information collected by users who access our website at [insert the address with the applicable link]
( "Site"), or otherwise share personal information with us (collectively:"Users").
The responsible authority in the context of data protection legislation, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): [insert name of responsible authority].
User rights
The User can request to:
- Receive confirmation as to whether your personal information is processed or not and access your stored personal information, along with additional information.
- Receive a copy of personal information voluntarily provided in a structured format, commonly used and readable by a device.
- Correct personal information as part of our control.
- Delete personal information.
- Oppose the processing of personal information by us.
- Restrict the processing of personal information by us.
- Submit a complaint to the supervisor.
However, please note that these rights are not absolute and may be subject to our legitimate interests and regulatory requirements.
If you wish to exercise the above rights or receive more information, please contact our Data Protection Officer ("DPO") using the details provided below:
[add contact details].
storage
We will keep your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill our legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our rules. Retention periods will be determined taking into account the type of information collected and the purpose for which it is collected, taking into account the requirements applicable to the situation and the need to destroy obsolete and unused information as soon as possible within reasonable limits. In light of the applicable regulations, we keep records containing customer personal data, documents relating to the opening of accounts, communications and anything else required by applicable laws and regulations.
We may rectify, supplement or remove incomplete or inaccurate information at any time in our sole discretion.
Legal basis for data collection
Process the User's personal information (i.e. all information that would allow identification with reasonable means; from here on "Personal informations") [add an explanation on the legal bases for processing personal information, such as:]
it is necessary for the fulfillment of our contractual obligations towards the User and to provide our services, to protect our legitimate interests and to comply with the legal and financial regulatory obligations to which we are subjected.
When the User uses the Site, he agrees to the collection, storage, use, disclosure and other uses of the Personal Information as described in this Privacy Policy.
We encourage our Users to carefully read the Privacy Policy and to use it to make informed decisions.
What information do we collect?
We collect two types of data and information from Users.
The first type concerns unidentified and non-identifiable information relating to a User (or to multiple Users) which may be available or collected through the use of the Site ("Non-personal information"). We are not aware of the identity of a User whose non-personal information has been collected. The non-personal information collected may include aggregate usage information and technical information transmitted by the device, including certain software and hardware information (for example, the type of browser and operating system used by the device, language preferences, time of access etc.) and are used to improve the functionality of our Site. We can also collect information on the User's activity on the Site (for example, pages viewed, online browsing, clicks, actions, etc.).
The second type, the Personal informations
it concerns information that can personally identify a User, i.e. information that identifies an individual or can identify him with a reasonable effort. This information includes:
- Device Information: We collect personal information from devices. This information includes geolocation data, IP address, unique identifiers (e.g. MAC addresses and UUIDs) and other information relating to the User's activity throughout the Site.
- [add the types of personal information collected and their explanations, such as:]
- Registration information: when the User registers on our Site he will be asked to provide certain details such as: name and surname, e-mail or physical address and other information.
- ...
How do we receive user information?
We receive personal information from several sources:
- When the User voluntarily provides personal data to register on the site;
- When the User uses our Site or accesses it in connection with the use of our services;
- From third-party providers, services and public records (for example, traffic analysis providers).
How is the information used? Who do we share them with?
We do not transfer, sell or share information about Users with third parties except as described in this Privacy Policy.
We can use the information for the following purposes:
- [add detailed usage types, such as:]
- Communicate with the User - send notices relating to our services, provide technical information and respond to any problems with customer support;
- Communicate with the User and inform him of the latest updates and services;
- Propose advertisements when using our Site (more information under "Advertisements");
- Marketing our websites and products (more information under "Marketing");
- Carry out analyzes and statistics, aimed at improving the Site.
- ...
In addition to the various uses listed above, we may transfer or disclose Personal Information to our subsidiaries, affiliated companies and collaborators.
In addition to the purposes listed in this Privacy Policy, we may share Personal Information with our trusted third party providers, which can be located in different jurisdictions around the world, for the following purposes:
- Hosting and functioning of our Site;
- [Add and edit significant third party types, such as:]
- Offer our services to the User, including a personalized view of our Site;
- Store and process this information on our behalf;
- Propose advertisements to the User and support us in evaluating the success of our advertising campaign, as well as helping us to recalibrate the target audience;
- Provide the User with Marketing offers and promotional materials relating to the Site and services;
- Carry out research, technical diagnostics and analyzes;
Cookie
We and our trusted partners use cookies and other technologies in our services, including when the User visits our site or accesses our services.
A "cookie" is a small text file that a website assigns to your device while you are viewing a website. Cookies are very useful and can be used for different purposes, including navigating pages efficiently, allowing you to automatic activation of certain functions, remembering preferences and making interaction between the User and our services easier and faster. Cookies are also used to help ensure that the advertisements displayed are relevant to the User and his interests and to compile statistics on the use of our services.
The Site uses the following types of cookies:
to. 'session cookie'
which are stored only temporarily during a browsing session in order to allow normal use of the system and are deleted from the device when the browser is closed;
b. persistent cookies
'which are read only by the Site, saved on the computer for a set period and are not deleted when the browser is closed. These cookies are used when we need to identify the User to repeat visits, for example to allow us to store preferences for subsequent access;
Third party cookies
, configured by other online services, which perform content on the page you are viewing, for example by analysis companies that monitor and analyze our web access.
Cookies do not contain all the information that personally identifies the User, but the Personal Information we keep on it can be linked by us to the information stored in the cookies and obtained from them. You can remove cookies by following the instructions contained in the device preferences; however, if you choose to disable cookies, some functions of our site may not work properly and the online experience may be limited.
We use a tool based on technology
Snowplow Analytics
to collect information on the use of the Site. The tool collects information such as the frequency with which Users access the site, which pages they visit when they do so, etc. The tool does not collect any personal information and is used only by our hosting and site management service provider to improve its Site and its services.
Using script libraries (Google Web Fonts)
In order to present our content correctly and graphically pleasant in all browsers, we use script libraries and font libraries such as Google Web Fonts (https://www.google.com/webfonts) on this website. Google Web Fonts are transferred to the browser cache to avoid being loaded multiple times. If your browser does not support Google Web Fonts or does not allow access to them, the contents will be displayed in a predefined font.
- Using script or font libraries automatically activates a connection with the library operator. In theory, it is possible - but it is currently unclear whether, and if so, for what purpose - such operators of the corresponding libraries collect data.
- The Google Library Operator Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy.
Collection of third-party information
Our policy only concerns the use and disclosure of information collected from the User. To the extent that the User discloses information concerning him to other parties or sites on the Internet, different rules may apply to the use or disclosure of the information transmitted to them. Accordingly, we encourage Users to read the terms and conditions and the privacy policy of each third party to whom they choose to disclose their information.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of companies we do not own or control, or to individuals who do not work for us and who we do not manage, including third parties who may disclose information as provided in this Privacy Policy.
How do we take care of information?
We care about implementing and maintaining the security of the Site and user information. [give explanations on security practices, such as: we have adopted industry standard policies and procedures to ensure the security of the information we collect and store, prevent unauthorized use of that information, and require each third party to comply with similar security requirements , according to this Privacy Policy]. Even if we have taken all reasonable steps to safeguard the information, we cannot be responsible for the acts of those who manage to have unauthorized access or improperly use our Site, and we do not give any guarantee, express, implicit or of any other nature we will prevent such access.
Transfer of data outside the European Economic Area
Note: some recipients of the data may be located outside the European Economic Area. In this case, we will transfer the data only to countries approved by the European Commission as they offer an adequate level of data protection, or we will enter into legal agreements to guarantee an adequate level of data protection.
Advertisements
We can use third-party advertising technologies to publish advertisements when the User accesses the Site). These technologies use customer information relating to the use of the Services to provide advertisements (for example, placing third-party cookies on the User's web browser).
[Add information related to opt-out options for personalized advertisements, such as:]
You can disable many third-party ad networks, including those operated by members of the Network Advertising Initiative ("NAI") and the Digital Advertising Alliance ("DAA"). For more information on this practice of NAI and DAA members and on choices regarding the use of this information by these companies, including how to disable third-party ad networks operated by NAI and DAA members, visit their respective websites:
http://optout.networkadvertising.org/#!/ and http://optout.aboutads.info/#!/
.
Marketing
We may use Personal Information such as your name, e-mail address, telephone number etc. internally or by using third-party collaborators for the purpose of providing the User with promotional materials relating to our services, which, in our opinion, may interest him.
Out of respect for the User's right to privacy, the means to refuse to receive further marketing offers from us are available within these marketing materials. If the User unsubscribes, we will remove his email address or phone number from our marketing distribution lists.
Note: even if the User has unsubscribed from receiving marketing e-mails from us, we may send him other types of important e-mail communications without offering the opportunity to disable the reception. Such communications may include customer service announcements or administrative notices.
Corporate transaction
We may share information in the case of a business transaction (e.g. the sale of a significant part of our company, a merger, consolidation or sale of resources). In this case, the transferee company or buyer will assume the rights and obligations as described in this Privacy Policy.
minors
We understand the importance of protecting children's privacy, especially in an online environment. In no case do we allow minors to use our services without the prior consent of a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If a parent or guardian realizes that the child has provided us with Personal Information without their consent, they should contact us at the address [add the applicable email address].
Updates or changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to periodically modify or revise the Privacy Policy; the material changes will take effect immediately, upon viewing the updated Privacy Policy. The latest revision will be reported in the "Last modification" section. Continuous use of the Platform, following the notification of these changes on our website, represents acceptance and consent to such changes to the Privacy Policy and consent to be subject to the relevant terms.
How to contact us
For any general question on the Site or on the information we collect about you and how we use it, you can contact us at [add the applicable email address].
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