PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 11, 2025

Filippo Bellisola (“Data Controller”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website https://www.filippobellisola.com (the “Service”).

We assist you in understanding how we collect, use, and protect the personal data of visitors to our website, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation EU 2016/679).

1. Data Controller

The entity responsible for the processing of your data is: Filippo Bellisola VAT ID (P.IVA): 04688200239 Location: Verona, Italy Email: info@filippobellisola.com

2. Types of Data Collected

We adopt a data minimization principle. We collect the following types of information:

A. Information you provide voluntarily We do not use a website database to store user profiles. However, when you fill out our contact form, we collect the data you enter to receive and reply to your message via email:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Subject and message content

B. Automated Data (Cookies & Technical Logs) When you visit the website, technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system may be processed automatically by the server hosting provider or analytics tools to ensure site security and functionality.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

We process your data for the following purposes:

  1. To respond to your inquiries:

    • Legal Basis: Execution of a contract or pre-contractual measures (GDPR Art. 6.1.b) requested by the user.

  2. To analyze website traffic (Analytics):

    • Legal Basis: Your Consent (GDPR Art. 6.1.a), acquired via the Cookie Banner.

  3. Legal Compliance:

    • Legal Basis: Compliance with a legal obligation to which the Controller is subject (GDPR Art. 6.1.c).

4. How Data is Stored (No Website Database)

We value your privacy and security.

  • Website Storage: Data submitted through the contact form is NOT stored in the website’s public database (SQL).

  • Email Storage: The information is transmitted directly to our email server via an encrypted connection (HTTPS/TLS) and is stored in our email inbox solely for the purpose of communication.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

  • Contact Data: Retained for the time necessary to handle your inquiry or business relationship. Periodic cleanups of the email inbox are performed to remove old/unnecessary conversations.

  • Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics settings (standard retention is 2 or 14 months) before being automatically deleted.

6. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. However, technical third parties act as Data Processors to keep this website running:

  • Hosting & Email Provider: The company hosting this website and our email server has access to the technical infrastructure where data flows.

  • Google Analytics (GA4): We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic. We have configured GA4 to anonymize IP addresses where possible.

  • Rank Math SEO: Used for website optimization. It generally processes aggregated technical data to improve site ranking.

7. International Data Transfers

Our business is located in Italy (EU). However, services like Google Analytics may transfer technical data (like your IP address) to servers in the United States. Such transfers are covered by the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) to ensure GDPR compliance.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Ask if we are holding your data and request a copy.

  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.

  • Deletion (Right to be Forgotten): Ask us to delete your emails from our inbox.

  • Restriction: Request to limit how we use your data.

  • Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Supervisory Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali) if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@filippobellisola.com

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. Changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.