Privacy Policy of Pro Loco Marzamemi APS

Your privacy is important to us. It is Pro Loco Marzamemi APS’s policy to respect your privacy and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding any personal information we may collect from you, including through our website, https://wordpress-1579578-6162706.cloudwaysapps.com , and other websites we own and operate.

Personal information means any information about you that can be used to identify you. This includes information about you as an individual (such as your name, address and date of birth), your devices, payment information and also your activities on websites or online services.

Where our site contains links to third-party sites and services, please note that these sites and services have their own privacy policies. After clicking on a link to third-party content, you should review their privacy policies to learn how they collect and use your personal information. This Privacy Policy does not apply to your activity after you leave our site.

This information is valid from 30 May 2024

Last updated: March 13, 2025

The information we collect

The information we collect falls into two categories: “voluntarily provided” information and “automatically collected” information.

“Voluntarily Provided” Information refers to any information you knowingly and actively provide to us when using or participating in any of our services and promotions.

“Automatically collected” information refers to any information that your devices automatically send when you access our products and services.

Data recording

When you visit our website, our servers may automatically record standard data provided by your web browser. This data may include your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on each page and other details about your visit.

Additionally, if you encounter errors while using the site, we may automatically collect data about those errors and the situations in which they occurred. This data may include technical details about your device, the operation you were attempting to perform when the error occurred, and other technical information about the issue. You may or may not be notified of such errors, including when they occur, or when they occurred, and what their nature is.

Please note that, although this information alone cannot identify individuals, it may be possible to combine it with other data to enable identification.

Personal information

We may ask you for personal information – for example, when you send us content, when you sign up for our newsletter, when you make a purchase, when you submit a review or other content, when you register for an account – which may include one or more of the following:

• Name
• Email
• Social Media Profile
• Date of birth
• Telephone/Mobile Number
• Home/postal address

User Generated Content

We consider “user generated content” to be reviews, ratings, images and/or video materials that are voluntarily provided to us by our users for publication on our website or republishing on our social media channels. All user generated content is associated with the account or email address used to submit the materials.

Please note that all content submitted for publication will be made public only after the review or vetting process has been completed. Once published, it may be accessible to third parties not covered by this privacy policy.

Justified reasons for processing your personal data

We collect and use your personal data only when we have a legitimate reason to do so. We therefore only collect the personal information necessary to provide you with our services.

Information Collection and Use

We may collect your personal data when you do any of the following on our website:

• Registering an account
• Purchase any product and/or service
• Buy a subscription
• Sign up to receive our updates via email or social media channels
• Posting comments or reviews, or otherwise participating in our online community
• Using a mobile device or web browser to access our content
• Contact us via email, social media or other similar technologies
• When you mention us on social media

We may collect, store, use and disclose information for the following purposes, and personal information will not be further processed in a way that is incompatible with those purposes:

• provide you with the core features and services of our app and platform
• contact you and communicate with you
• internal administrative and recording purposes
• comply with our legal obligations and resolve any disputes

We may combine the personal information you provide voluntarily and automatically collect with general information or search data we receive from other reliable sources. For example, if you provide us with your geographic location, we may combine it with general information about currency and language to provide you with a better experience of our site and service.

Security of your personal data

When we collect and process personal information, including when we store it, we protect it within commercially acceptable means to prevent loss, theft, and unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification.

While we do our best to protect the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and absolute data security cannot be guaranteed.

You are responsible for choosing a strong password to ensure the security of your information within our services. For example, ensuring that all passwords associated with access to your personal information and accounts are secure and confidential.

How long do we retain your personal data?

We only retain your personal information for as long as is necessary. The length of this period may depend on the purpose for which we use your information, in accordance with this privacy policy. For example, if you have provided us with personal information as part of the process of creating an account with us, we may retain this information for as long as your account exists in our system. When your personal information is no longer needed for this purpose, we will delete it or anonymize it by removing any details that can identify you.

We may, however, retain your personal data if necessary to comply with legal, accounting or reporting obligations, or for archiving purposes related to the public interest, scientific and historical research, or for statistics.

Children’s Privacy

Our products and services are not directed directly to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Your rights and control over your personal information

At Your Choice: When you provide us with personal information, you understand that we will collect, store, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with this privacy policy. You are not obligated to provide us with personal information, however, if you do not do so, it may affect your ability to use our website or the products and/or services offered on or through it.

Information from Third Parties: If we receive personal information about you from a third party, we will protect that information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you are a third party providing personal information about someone else, you represent and warrant that you have that person’s consent to provide us with the personal information.

Marketing permission: If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by contacting us using the details below.

Access: You may request the data relating to the personal information we hold about you.

Corrections: If you believe that any information we are holding on you is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading, please contact us using the details provided in this privacy policy. We will take reasonable steps to correct any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, misleading or out of date.

Non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights regarding your personal information. Unless your personal information isWe will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights regarding your personal information. Unless your personal information is necessary to provide you with a particular service or offer (for example, processing and fulfilling orders), we will not deny you goods or services and/or charge you different prices or rates for goods or services, including by providing discounts or other benefits, or by imposing penalties, or provide you with a different level or quality of goods or services.

Data Breach Notification: We will comply with applicable data breach laws.

Complaints: If you believe that we have breached any data protection law and wish to make a complaint, please contact us using the details below and provide us with full details of the alleged breach. We will promptly investigate your complaint and respond to you in writing, setting out the outcome of our investigation and the steps we will take to address your complaint. You also have the right to contact a regulator or data protection authority in relation to your complaint.

Unsubscribe: To unsubscribe from our email database or to opt out of communications (including marketing), please contact us using the details provided in this privacy policy, or opt out using the unsubscribe options provided in the communication. We may need to ask you for specific information to confirm your identity.

Use of cookies

We use “cookies” to collect information about you and your activities on our site. A cookie is a small amount of data that our website stores on your computer and accesses each time you visit so that we can understand how you use our site. This helps us to serve you content based on the preferences you have specified.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Business Transfers

In the event that we or our assets are acquired, or in the unlikely event that we go out of business or enter into bankruptcy, all of our data, including your personal information, will be among the assets transferred to any party that acquires us. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur, and that parties who acquire us may, to the extent permitted by applicable law, continue to use your personal information in accordance with this policy, which they will be required to accept as it forms the basis of any ownership or use rights we have in such information.

Limits of our information

Our websites may link to external sites that are not operated by us. Please note that we have no control over the content and policies of these sites and cannot be held responsible for their privacy practices.

Changes to this Policy

We may, at our discretion, change our privacy policy to reflect updates to our business practices, current best practices, or changes in the law and regulations. If we decide to change this privacy policy, we will post the changes here at the same link you are using to access this privacy policy.

If the changes are material, or if required by applicable law, we will contact you (in accordance with your selected communication preferences with us) and all our registered users with the new information and links to the updated or amended policy.

If required by law, we will ask you for permission or give you the opportunity to agree or decline, as appropriate, any new use of your personal information.

Additional information for compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU)

Data Controller/Data Processor

The GDPR distinguishes between companies that process personal data for their own purposes (known as “data controllers”) and companies that process personal data on behalf of other organizations (known as “data processors”). We, Pro Loco Marzamemi APS, located at the address set out in the Contact section, are the Data Controller of the personal information provided by you.

Legal bases for processing your personal data

We will only collect and use your personal data if we have a legal right to do so. In this case, we will collect and use your personal data lawfully, fairly and transparently. If we need your consent to process your personal data and you are under 16, we will ask your parents or guardians for consent to process your personal data.

Our legal bases depend on the services you use and how you use them. This means that we only collect and use your information for the following reasons:

Your consent

Your consent is when you give us permission to collect and use your personal data for a particular purpose. You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the services we provide; however, this will not affect the use made of your data. When you contact us, you may consent to us using your name and email address to enable us to respond to your request. Although you can request that we delete your data at any time, we cannot unsubscribe from emails that have already been sent. For more information on how to withdraw consent, please use the contact details provided in the Contact section of this privacy policy.

Execution of a contract or transaction

Performance of a contract or transaction means entering into a contract or transaction with us, and also taking preliminary steps before entering into a contract or transaction with you. For example, if you contact us with an enquiry, we may ask for personal information such as your name and contact details so that we can respond to you.

Our legitimate interests

We take actions necessary for our legitimate interests, such as providing, operating, improving and communicating our services. Our legitimate interests include research and development, understanding our audience, marketing and promoting our services, taking steps to operate our services efficiently, marketing analysis and taking steps to protect our legal rights and interests.

Compliance with the Law

In some cases, we may have a legal obligation to use or retain your personal information. Such cases may include (but are not limited to) court orders, criminal investigations, government requests, and regulatory obligations. If you have any further questions about how we retain your personal information in accordance with the law, please inquire using the contact information provided in the “Contact Us” section of this privacy policy.

International transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA)

We will ensure that any transfer of personal information from countries in the European Economic Area (EEA) to countries outside the EEA is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as by using standard data protection clauses approved by the European Commission, or the use of binding corporate rules or other legally accepted means.

Your rights and control over your personal information

Restrictions: You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal information if

1. you are concerned about the accuracy of your personal information;
2. you believe that your personal information has been unlawfully processed;
3. you want your personal information to be retained solely for the purposes of a legal claim; or
4. We are evaluating your objection in relation to the processing of your data, on the basis of legitimate interests.

Objection to processing: You have the right to object to processing of your personal data based on our legitimate interests or the public interest. In this case, we must provide compelling legitimate grounds for processing your personal data that override your interests, rights and freedoms.

Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. Where possible, we will provide this information in CSV format or another easily readable electronic format. You also have the right to request that we transfer this personal information to a third party.

Additional information for Australian Privacy Law (AU) compliance

International Transfers of Personal Information

If the disclosure of your personal information is subject solely to Australian privacy laws, you acknowledge that some third parties may not be regulated by the Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act. You acknowledge that if any of these third parties engage in any act or practice that breaches the Australian Privacy Principles, they will not be liable for action under the Privacy Act and you will not be able to seek redress under the Privacy Act.

Contacts

For any questions or concerns about your privacy, you can contact us using the following references:

Pro Loco Marzamemi APS
https://wordpress-1579578-6162706.cloudwaysapps.com/en/contact/