This notice explains how I process personal data in compliance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Italian law.

1. Data Controller

Controller: Giuseppe Guarino — VAT IT13011650960 — Email: [email protected]

2. Types of data processed

• Data you provide: name, email and message content sent via the contact form or email
• Browsing data: technical data, logs and IP address potentially processed in anonymized/aggregated form
• Cookies and similar tools: strictly necessary technical cookies and, where consent is required, analytics/measurement cookies

3. Purposes and legal bases

I process data to: (a) respond to enquiries and evaluate collaborations; (b) comply with legal obligations; (c) ensure security and prevent abuse; (d) measure site usage in aggregate. Legal bases: Art. 6(1)(b) pre‑contractual/contractual steps, Art. 6(1)(c) legal obligation, Art. 6(1)(f) legitimate interest for security and functionality, and — where required — Art. 6(1)(a) consent for non‑essential cookies/analytics.

4. Processing methods and security

Data is processed with appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction, and limited to what is necessary for the stated purposes.

5. Data retention

Data is kept only as long as necessary: contact requests up to 24 months; administrative/accounting records per statutory terms; security logs for limited periods. After expiry, data is deleted or anonymized.

6. Recipients and processors

I may share data with service providers acting as processors (e.g. hosting, email/productivity tools, aggregate analytics). An updated list is available upon request. Data is not publicly disclosed.

7. Non‑EU transfers

Where providers process data outside the EEA, transfers occur under GDPR Chapter V with appropriate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses and supplementary measures).

8. Data subject rights

You can exercise your rights under Articles 15–22 GDPR (access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, consent withdrawal) by emailing [email protected].

9. Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority if you believe processing infringes the law.

10. Changes

This notice may be updated to reflect legal or technical changes. Last updated: 31/08/2025.