Privacy and Cookie Policy

At www.luciofontana.net, we believe that the privacy of our visitors is extremely important. This document describes in detail the types of personal information collected and recorded by our site and how they are used.

Log Files

Like many other websites, ours uses log files. These files record site visitors - a standard procedure for hosting providers and statistical services.

The information collected may include IP addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time of visit, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks. This data is used to analyze trends, administer the site, monitor user movements, and collect demographic information.

This Website Uses Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored in the user's browser to facilitate navigation and improve the user experience. They can be installed by the site itself or by third-party domains.

Cookie Policy

This site uses different types of cookies, some of which require the user's explicit consent before installation. Upon accessing the site, a banner is displayed that allows users to express their preferences.

How to Manage Cookies

It is possible to manage cookie preferences at any time through the dedicated icon positioned at the bottom left on all pages of the site. Alternatively, it is possible to disable cookies by modifying your browser settings. However, disabling technical cookies may compromise the functionality of the site.

Types of Cookies Used

The cookies used on this site fall into the following categories:

1. Necessary Technical Cookies (always active)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the site and to allow the use of its basic services. They do not require user consent.

• Session and navigation cookies: They allow the correct display of pages, security management, server load balancing, and saving of cookie preferences.
• Google Fonts (loaded locally): The fonts used on the site are loaded directly from the server and do not involve the installation of third-party cookies or the transmission of data to Google.

2. Statistical Cookies (Google Analytics) - Require consent

These cookies are installed only with the user's explicit consent and are used to collect aggregated and anonymous statistical information.

• Purpose: To analyze user behavior in aggregate form (number of visits, most consulted pages, time spent, approximate geographical origin).
• Provider: Google LLC
• Consent Mode v2: The site implements Google Consent Mode v2, which ensures that Google Analytics collects data only if the user has given consent. In the absence of consent, Google receives anonymous signals that do not allow individual tracking.
• Duration: Google Analytics cookies have a variable duration of up to 2 years.
• More information: Google Privacy Policy | Opt-out Google Analytics

3. Functional and External Content Cookies (Google Maps) - Require consent

These cookies are installed only with the user's explicit consent and allow the display of interactive content provided by external services.

• Purpose: Display of interactive Google Maps on some pages of the site (e.g. contact page, museums page).
• Provider: Google LLC
• Operation: Maps are not loaded automatically. Only after giving consent is the Google Maps service activated and can collect information such as IP address, approximate location, device type, and browser settings.
• In the absence of consent: Instead of the map, an informative message is shown inviting the user to activate functional cookies.
• More information: Google Privacy Policy

Transfers Outside the EU

Google services (Analytics and Maps) may involve the transfer of personal data to the United States. Google LLC adheres to the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) and guarantees adequate levels of protection compliant with GDPR. More information: Data Privacy Framework

Third-Party Cookies

The site does not use profiling cookies or advertising cookies. Google Analytics and Google Maps cookies are the only third-party cookies installed, and only with the user's prior consent.

Data Collected Through the Contact Form

The site provides a contact form to allow users to send information requests. Data collected through this form is processed in compliance with GDPR.

Data Collected:

• First Name (required)
• Last Name (optional)
• Email (required)
• Phone (optional)
• Subject (optional)
• Message (required)
• Other data possibly provided by the user in the message text

Purpose of Processing

Personal data collected through the contact form is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• To respond to information requests sent by the user;
• To manage communication with the user regarding the request;
• To comply with any legal obligations.

Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is based on the consent of the data subject (Art. 6.1.a GDPR) and on compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6.1.c GDPR).

Processing Methods

Data is processed using electronic and/or paper tools, in compliance with the security measures required by current legislation.

• recording and processing on paper and/or electronic media;
• organization of archives in automated and protected form.

Retention Period

Data collected through the contact form is kept for the time necessary to process the request and subsequently deleted, except for legal obligations that require longer retention.

Nature of Data Provision

Providing required data (First Name, Email, Message) is necessary to receive a response to the submitted request. Failure to provide such data will prevent the message from being sent.

Providing optional data (Last Name, Phone, Subject) is free and optional. Users may choose not to provide such information without this precluding the possibility of sending the request and receiving a response.

Transfer of Data Abroad

Data collected through the contact form is not transferred to third countries outside the European Union.

Google services (Analytics and Maps), if activated by the user through consent, may involve the transfer of data to the United States. Such transfers are governed by adequate protection safeguards (Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses).

Rights of the Data Subject

Pursuant to Articles 15-22 of the GDPR, users have the right to:

• obtain confirmation of the existence of personal data and access to it;
• request rectification, deletion, or limitation of processing;
• object to data processing;
• receive their data in a portable format;
• withdraw consent at any time.

Requests can be submitted via email to the Data Controller.

Data Controller

All data is protected through security systems such as firewalls, antivirus software, and controlled access to data.

This privacy policy applies exclusively to the online activities of this site and does not apply to information collected through other channels.

Consent

By using the site www.luciofontana.net, users consent to this privacy policy on the processing of personal data. With regard to non-technical cookies (Google Analytics and Google Maps), consent is collected through the cookie banner that appears on the first visit to the site.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Data Controller reserves the right to modify or update this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be published on this page and, where required by law, new consent will be requested from users.