Privacy Policy
ContentoItaliano values your privacy and takes the security of your personal information seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data. By visiting and using this website, or purchasing our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. For questions, contact us at info@contentoitaliano.com.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 15/01/2025.
1. Information We Collect and Why
We collect the following personal data to provide and improve our services:
1.1 Data You Provide Directly
- Examples of Data Collected: Name, email address, phone number, address, avatar image, or payment details.
- When Data is Collected:
- When you register for an account.
- When you purchase services or products.
- When you subscribe to newsletters.
- When you complete surveys or quizzes.
- When you interact via live chat, comments, or forms on the website.
- Purpose of Collection:
- To process transactions.
- To personalise user experiences.
- To provide customer support.
- To deliver relevant offers and updates, with your consent.
1.2 Automatically Collected Data
- Examples of Data Collected:
- Log Data: Includes IP address, browser type, operating system, and device details.
- Analytics Data: Collected using tools such as Google Analytics, which track browsing behaviour, traffic patterns, and user interactions to improve the website. (See Google’s Privacy Policy for details.)
For more information about how data is collected and used, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies to enhance your experience, improve functionality, and analyse website traffic. By using this website, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined below.
Cookie Management
We use the Complianz plugin to manage cookie preferences and provide transparency about the cookies used on this website. When you visit the site, you’ll see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- View a detailed description of the cookies we use.
- Adjust your preferences at any time.
To learn more or adjust your preferences, click the “Manage Cookies” link in the footer of the website.
Types of Cookies Used
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functioning of the website and cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymised data to improve the website’s performance.
- Preference Cookies: Store your settings and preferences to personalise your experience.
For additional details on how cookies are handled, refer to our Terms and Conditions.
3. Comments and Social Media
- When visitors leave comments, we collect data shown in the comments form, including the IP address and browser information for spam detection.
- If you interact with us on social media, any information shared becomes public and is no longer governed by this policy. Be mindful of what you disclose on third-party platforms.
4. Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website, which may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction. Contento Italiano is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
5. Email Marketing
By subscribing, you consent to receive newsletters, updates, and promotional materials. You can opt-out at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in emails or contacting us at [my business email].
We comply with the GDPR for EU residents and the CAN-SPAM Act for US residents. Consent for marketing emails is also collected through explicit opt-in checkboxes at the point of form submission, as detailed in our Terms & Conditions.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:
- Service Providers: For payment processing, website hosting, and email marketing.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws or legal requests.
- Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
7. Your Data Rights
GDPR Rights (EU Residents)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correct: Update inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Delete: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
- Restrict: Limit the processing of your data.
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing.
- Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a usable format.
To exercise these rights, email info@contentoitaliano.com.
CCPA Rights (California Residents)
Under CCPA, you have the right to:
- Know: Whether your data is sold or disclosed to third parties.
- Access: Your personal data.
- Request Data Deletion.
- Opt Out of Data Sales: (We do not sell your data).
To exercise your rights, email info@contentoitaliano.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request.
8. Security Measures
We implement standard security measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption: Securing data in transit.
- Restricted Access: Limiting access to personal data to authorised personnel only.
- Regular Monitoring: Ensuring systems are up to date and vulnerabilities are addressed.
However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure. By using this website, you agree to hold us harmless for any unauthorized access or breaches.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
- Comments and Surveys: Retained indefinitely.
- User Accounts: Data is stored until the account is deleted or as required by legal obligations.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites. Once you leave our website, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. Please review the third-party site’s privacy practices. For more details, see our Terms & Conditions.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
- Email: info@contentoitaliano.com