PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: September 4, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how personal data is collected and processed when users visit www.giuseppepinoarchive.it or use the services made available through the website. www.giuseppepinoarchive.it raccoglie e tratta i dati personali degli utenti che lo consultano o che utilizzano i servizi disponibili attraverso il sito.

This notice is provided pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and applicable Italian data protection legislation.

1. DATA CONTROLLER

The Data Controller is: Giuseppe Teresi born in Palermo on January 20, 1967.

E-mail: info@giuseppepinoarchive.it

For any request concerning the processing of personal data or the exercise of data protection rights, users may contact the Data Controller at the above e-mail address.

2. PERSONAL DATA PROCESSED

The website may process the following categories of personal data.

Data voluntarily provided by users

When users submit a message through the contact form, the following information may be collected:

  • name and surname or entity name;
  • e-mail address;
  • subject of the request;
  • content of the message;
  • any other personal information voluntarily included in the message.

Providing such information is optional; however, information marked as mandatory is necessary to process and respond to the request.

Browsing data

The IT systems and software procedures used to operate the website may automatically collect certain information during normal operation.

Such information may include:

  • IP address;
  • browser type and version;
  • operating system and device;
  • date and time of the request;
  • pages visited;
  • technical information relating to the connection and browsing activity.

This information is primarily processed to ensure the proper functioning and security of the website and to obtain technical information necessary for its operation.

3. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING

Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

  1. enabling users to browse and access the website's content;
  2. ensuring the technical operation and security of the website;
  3. responding to requests submitted through the contact form;
  4. handling requests for information, collaborations or communications concerning the Giuseppe Pino Archive;
  5. complying with legal or regulatory obligations;
  6. establishing, exercising or defending legal rights;
  7. carrying out statistical analysis of website usage, where compliant analytics tools are used.

Personal data will not be processed for purposes incompatible with those described above.

4. LEGAL BASIS

Depending on the circumstances, the processing of personal data is based on one or more of the following legal grounds under Article 6 GDPR:

  • performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures, where processing is necessary to respond to a request;
  • compliance with a legal obligation;
  • egitimate interests of the Data Controller, including website security, fraud prevention and protection of legal rights;
  • user consent, where required by applicable law, particularly for non-essential cookies or tracking technologies.

5. CONTACT FORM

Submitting a message through the contact form results in the collection of the information entered by the user for the purpose of handling and responding to the request.

Such information will be used exclusively for managing the communication and any subsequent communication directly related to the request received.

The information will not be used for marketing communications or newsletters unless the user has provided separate consent for such purposes.

6. PROCESSING METHODS

Personal data is processed using electronic systems and, where necessary, paper-based means, in accordance with the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, data minimisation and security.

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are adopted to protect personal data against loss, unlawful use, unauthorised access, disclosure or alteration.

7. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DATA

Personal data will not be publicly disclosed.

Data may nevertheless be shared, where strictly necessary, with service providers performing technical, IT or organisational activities required to operate the website and manage user requests.

Where required, such providers may act as data processors pursuant to Article 28 GDPR.

8. TECHNICAL SERVICE PROVIDERS

The website may use external service providers for:

  • hosting and server infrastructure;
  • website management and maintenance;
  • technical and security services;
  • communication and e-mail services;
  • statistical analysis;
  • multimedia or embedded content.

The list of services actually used by the website should be kept up to date according to its technical configuration.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Where service providers used by the website involve transfers of personal data outside the European Economic Area, such transfers shall be carried out in compliance with Articles 44 et seq. GDPR and based on an appropriate safeguard provided by applicable law.

Specific conditions relating to individual services may be described in this Cookie Policy or in the privacy notices of the relevant providers.

10. DATA RETENTION

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

In particular:

  • data submitted through the contact form will be retained for as long as necessary to handle the request and subsequently for the period necessary to manage any resulting relationship or comply with legal obligations;
  • technical browsing data will be retained for the period necessary for website operation, security and maintenance;
  • data collected through analytics tools will be retained according to the retention periods applicable to the relevant services and their configuration.

11. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS

Where provided by applicable law, users have the right to:

  • obtain confirmation as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed;
  • access their personal data;
  • request rectification of inaccurate data;
  • request erasure of personal data;
  • request restriction of processing;
  • object to processing;
  • request data portability where applicable;
  • withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

The exercise of these rights may be subject to limitations provided by applicable law.

12. EXERCISING YOUR RIGHTS

Requests concerning data protection rights may be sent to:

info@giuseppepinoarchive.it

Requests will be handled within the time limits established by the GDPR.

Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority, in particular the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali), where they believe that their personal data has been processed in breach of applicable law.

13. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

The website may use cookies and other technical tools necessary for its operation.

Detailed information about the cookies used, their purposes, duration and consent-management procedures is provided in the Cookie Policy available on the website.

14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

The Data Controller may amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time, including as a result of legal or technical changes.

The updated version will be published on this page together with the relevant update date.

COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: September 4, 2026

This Cookie Policy describes the use of cookies and other tracking technologies on www.giuseppepinoarchive.it.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that websites may store on the user's device when the user visits them.

Cookies may be used to ensure the proper functioning of a website, remember certain settings, improve the browsing experience or collect information about website usage.

2. TYPES OF COOKIES

Depending on their purpose, cookies may be classified as follows.

Technical cookies

These cookies are necessary to enable the proper functioning of the website and the provision of services requested by the user.

Prior consent is not required for strictly necessary technical cookies, subject to the applicable information requirements.

Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies are used to collect statistical information concerning website usage.

Where configured in a manner that allows them to be treated as technical cookies under applicable law, prior consent is not required.

Where their use involves processing that does not fall within an applicable exemption, their activation will be subject to the user's consent.

Profiling cookies and other non-essential tracking technologies

These technologies may be used to create user profiles or perform tracking activities beyond what is strictly necessary for website operation.

Where required by applicable law, these technologies may only be activated following the user's consent.

3. COOKIES USED BY THIS WEBSITE

The website may use technical cookies that are necessary for the operation of its pages and services.

Any analytics, profiling or third-party cookies will be activated in accordance with applicable law and, where required, following the user's consent.

The detailed list of cookies actually used must be updated according to the website's technical configuration and installed services.

For each cookie, where applicable, the following information should be provided:

  • cookie name;
  • provider;
  • purpose;
  • type;
  • duration;
  • any transfer of data outside the EEA.

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

The website may embed content or use services provided by third parties.

Such services may include, for example:

  • statistical analytics;
  • video content;
  • mapping services;
  • external fonts;
  • security services;
  • social media-related services.

The actual presence of these services depends on the website's configuration.

Where third-party services use non-essential cookies or tracking technologies, these will be activated in accordance with applicable consent requirements.

5. CONSENT MANAGEMENT

Where the website uses cookies or other tracking technologies for which consent is required, an appropriate consent banner will be displayed.

The banner allows users to:

  • accept non-essential cookies and tracking technologies;
  • reject them;
  • customise their preferences.

The user's choice is recorded and will not be repeatedly requested except where permitted by applicable law or where significant changes occur to the processing activities.

Consent may be withdrawn at any time through the cookie-preference management tool available on the website.

6. STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES

Strictly necessary cookies may be used without prior consent where they are essential to provide a service requested by the user or to enable the website to function properly.

7. COOKIE DURATION

Cookies may be:

Session cookies,which are deleted or become inactive when the browser is closed;

Persistent cookies,which remain stored on the user's device for a defined period or until they are deleted.

The duration of individual cookies depends on the relevant provider and technical configuration.

8. BROWSER SETTINGS

Users may also manage or delete cookies through their browser settings.

Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the proper functioning of certain website features.

9. MANAGING COOKIE PREFERENCES

10. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

This Cookie Policy may be updated at any time as a result of legal, technical or service-related changes.

The updated version will be published on this page together with the relevant update date.

Last updated: September 4, 2026