DATA PROTECTION
Introduction
We ("we," "us," "our") take the protection of user data ("user" or "you") on our website and/or mobile app (the "Website" or the "Mobile App") seriously and are committed to protecting the information users provide to us in connection with the use of our Website and/or Mobile App (collectively referred to as "digital assets"). Furthermore, we commit to protecting your data in accordance with applicable law.
This privacy policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data when accessing our digital assets ("Services") through your devices.
Please carefully read this privacy policy and ensure that you fully understand our practices regarding your data before using our Services. If you have read and fully understood this policy and do not agree with our practices, you must discontinue the use of our digital assets and services. By using our services, you acknowledge the terms of this privacy policy. Continued use of the services constitutes your consent to this privacy policy and any changes thereto.
In this privacy policy, you will learn:
How we collect data
What data we collect
Why we collect this data
To whom we disclose the data
Where the data is stored
How long the data is retained
How we protect the data
How we handle minors
Updates or changes to the privacy policy
What data do we collect?
Category: Always
Below is an overview of the data we may collect:
Unidentified and non-identifiable information that you provide during the registration process or collected through the use of our services ("non-personal data"). Non-personal data does not allow conclusions about the identity of the individual. Non-personal data we collect mainly consists of technical and aggregated usage information.
Individually identifiable information, i.e., information that can identify you or could reasonably identify you ("personal data"). Personal data we may collect through our services may include information requested from time to time, such as names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and more. When we combine personal and non-personal data, as long as they are in combination, we treat them as personal data.
How do we collect data?
Category: Always
The main methods we use to collect data are:
We collect data when you use our services. Therefore, when you visit our digital assets and use services, we may collect, record, and store usage, sessions, and related information.
We collect data that you provide to us directly, for example, when you contact us directly through a communication channel (e.g., email with a comment or feedback).
We may, as described below, collect data from third-party sources.
We collect data that you provide when signing up for our services through a third party such as Facebook or Google.
Why do we collect this data?
Category: Always
We may use your data for the following purposes:
To provide and operate our services;
To develop, customize, and improve our services;
To respond to your feedback, inquiries, and requests and provide assistance;
To analyze request and usage patterns;
For other internal, statistical, and research purposes;
To enhance our data security and fraud prevention capabilities;
To investigate breaches and enforce our terms and policies, and to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or regulatory orders;
To send you updates, news, promotional materials, and other information related to our services. In the case of promotional emails, you can choose whether to continue receiving them. If not, simply click on the unsubscribe link in these emails.
To whom do we disclose this data?
Category: Always
We may disclose your data to our service providers to operate our services (e.g., data storage through third-party hosting services, providing technical support, etc.).
We may also disclose your data under the following circumstances: (i) to investigate, detect, prevent, or take action against illegal activities or other misconduct; (ii) to establish or exercise our rights to defend against legal claims; (iii) to protect our rights, property, or personal safety, as well as the safety of our users or the public; (iv) in the event of a change of control within us or one of our affiliated companies (e.g., through a merger, acquisition, or purchase of (substantially) all assets, etc.); (v) to collect, retain, and/or manage your data through authorized third-party providers for business purposes (e.g., cloud service providers), as appropriate; (vi) to work collaboratively with third parties to improve your user experience. To avoid misunderstandings, we would like to point out that we can transmit or disclose non-personal data to third parties or otherwise use it at our discretion.
Category: User has a blog or forum
Please note that our services enable social interactions (e.g., posting content, information, and comments publicly and chatting with other users). We remind you that any content or data you provide in these areas may be read, collected, and used by other individuals. We advise against posting or sharing information that you do not want to make public. If you upload content to our digital assets or provide it in any other way while using a service, you do so at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users or members of the public who have access to your data or content. You acknowledge and hereby confirm that copies of your data may remain accessible even after deletion on cached and archived pages or after third parties create a copy/store your content.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
When you visit or access our services, we authorize third parties to use web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts, and other technologies and analytics services ("tracking technologies"). These tracking technologies may allow third parties to automatically collect your data to enhance the navigation experience on our digital assets, optimize their performance, ensure a tailored user experience, and for security and fraud prevention purposes.
To learn more, please read our Cookie Policy.
Category: User is NOT connected to an advertising service
Without your consent, we will not share your email address or other personal data with advertising companies or ad networks.
Category: User is connected to an advertising service, a campaign manager, or Facebook Ads
We may provide advertising through our services and digital assets (including websites and applications using our services) that may be tailored to you based on your recent browsing behavior on websites, devices, or browsers.
To provide these ads to you, we may use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including transparent GIFs) and/or HTML5 Local Storage and/or other technologies. We may also employ third parties, such as network advertisers (i.e., third parties that display ads based on your website visits), to display targeted ads. External providers of ad networks, advertisers, sponsors, and/or website traffic measurement services may also use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including transparent GIFs) and/or Flash cookies and/or other technologies to measure the effectiveness of their ads and customize advertising content for you. These third-party cookies and other technologies are subject to the specific privacy policy of the respective third party and not this one.
Where do we store the data?
Category: Always
Non-personal data
Please note that our companies, as well as our trusted partners and service providers, are located worldwide. For the purposes explained in this privacy policy, we store and process all non-personal data we collect in different jurisdictions.
Category: User provides personal data
Personal data
Personal data may be maintained, processed, and stored in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, and, as required for the proper provision of our services
and/or legally mandated (as further explained below), in other jurisdictions.
How long will the data be retained?
Category: Always
Please note that we retain collected data for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with our legal and contractual obligations to you, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
We may correct, supplement, or delete incorrect or incomplete data at our discretion.
How do we protect the data?
Category: Always
The hosting service for our digital assets provides us with the online platform through which we can offer our services. Your data may be stored on secure servers behind a firewall, and secure HTTPS access is provided to most areas of its services.
Category: User accepts payments/eCommerce
All payment options offered by us and our hosting provider for our digital assets comply with the PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) of the PCI Security Standards Council. This involves collaboration with brands such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card data (including physical, electronic, and procedural measures) by our shop and service providers.
Category: Always
Despite the measures and efforts taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot guarantee absolute protection and security of the data you upload, publish, or otherwise share with us or others.
For this reason, we ask you to set secure passwords and not to transmit confidential information to us or others if its disclosure could cause you significant or sustained harm in your opinion. Additionally, since email and instant messaging are not considered secure forms of communication, we ask you not to disclose confidential information through these communication channels.
How do we handle minors?
Category: User does NOT collect data from minors
The services are not intended for users who have not reached the legal age of majority. We will not knowingly collect data from children. If you are not of legal age, you should not download or use the services and should not provide us with information.
We reserve the right to request age verification at any time to verify whether minors are using our services. In the event that we become aware that a minor is using our services, we may prohibit these users from accessing our services, block them, and delete all data stored about them. If you have reason to believe that a minor has provided data to us, please contact us as explained below.
Category: User collects data from minors
Children can use our services. However, if they want access to certain features, they may need to provide certain information. The collection of some data (including data collected through cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies) may occur automatically. If we knowingly collect, use, or disclose data collected from a child, we will notify and obtain parental consent in accordance with applicable law. We will not require a child's participation in an online activity to provide more contact information than reasonably necessary for participation in that activity. We will only use the data we collect from children in connection with the services requested by the child.
We may also use a parent's contact information to communicate about the child's activities in the services. Parents can view data we have collected from their child, prohibit further data collection from their child, and request the deletion of all data we have collected about their child.
Please contact us to view, update, or delete your child's data. To protect your child, we may request proof of your identity. We may deny you access to the data if we believe your identity is questionable. Please note that certain data cannot be deleted due to other legal obligations.
Category: Always
We use your personal data only for the purposes set out in the privacy policy and only when we are convinced that:
the use of your personal data is necessary to fulfill or conclude a contract (e.g., to provide you with the services themselves or customer support or technical support);
the use of your personal data is necessary to comply with relevant legal or regulatory obligations, or
the use of your personal data is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided that this is always done in a way that is proportionate and respects your privacy rights).
If you are an EU resident, you can:
request confirmation of whether personal data concerning you is being processed or not and access your stored personal data as well as certain additional information;
request the receipt of personal data you have provided to us in a structured, common, and machine-readable format;
request the correction of your personal data stored by us;
request the deletion of your personal data;
object to the processing of your personal data by us;
request the restriction of the processing of your personal data, or
file a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Please note, however, that these rights are not unlimited and may be subject to our own legitimate interests and regulatory requirements. If you have general questions about the personal data we collect and its use, please contact us as indicated below.
In the course of providing the services, we may transfer data across borders to affiliated companies or other third parties, and from your country/jurisdiction to other countries/jurisdictions worldwide. By using the services, you consent to the transfer of your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
If you are a resident of the EEA, your personal data will only be transferred to locations outside the EEA if we are convinced that there is an adequate or equivalent level of protection for personal data. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have appropriate contractual agreements with our third parties to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place to minimize the risk of unlawful use, alteration, deletion, loss, or theft of your personal data and that these third parties at all times act in
accordance with applicable laws.
Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act
If you use the services as a California resident, you may be entitled under the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") to request access to and deletion of your data.
To exercise your right to access and delete your data, please read below for how to contact us.
Category: The website does not sell user data
We do not sell personal data of users for the purposes and intents of the CCPA.
Category: Websites with a blog or forum
Users of the services who are residents of California and under 18 years old can request and obtain the deletion of their published content by email at the address provided in the "Contact" section below. These requests must be marked "California Removal Request." All requests must include a description of the content you wish to delete, as well as sufficient information to help us locate the material. We do not accept communications that are not marked or not properly transmitted, and we may not be able to respond if you do not provide adequate information. Please note that your request does not ensure that the material will be completely or comprehensively deleted. Material you post may be republished or reposted by other users or third parties, for example.
Updates or changes to the privacy policy
Category: Always
We may revise this privacy policy at our discretion from time to time; the version posted on the website is always current (see "Effective Date"). We ask you to regularly check this privacy policy for changes. In the case of significant changes, we will publish a notice on our website. If you continue to use the services after being notified of changes on our website, this constitutes your confirmation and consent to the changes in the privacy policy and your agreement to be bound by the terms of these changes.
Contact
Category: Always
If you have general questions about the services or the data we collect about you and how it is used, please contact us at:
Name: L. Celentano
Address: Mr.
Email Address: info@celentano-it.ch
DISCLAIMER
The information contained herein does not replace legal advice, and you should not rely on it alone. Specific requirements regarding legal terms and policies may vary from state to state and/or from legal system to legal system. As stated in our terms of use, you are responsible for ensuring that your services are permissible under the law applicable to you and that you comply with it.
To ensure that you fully comply with your legal obligations, we expressly recommend that you seek professional advice to better understand the specific requirements that apply to you.