Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: [Insert Date, e.g., July 2026]
This page describes how this website manages personal data collected from users who visit the site and fill out contact forms, in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR).
1. Data Controller
The Data Controller responsible for processing your personal data on this website is:
- Company / Individual Name: Elena Foresto
- Registered Address: Via Baccio Bandinelli 41 Firenze
- VAT / Tax ID: IT02332450028
- Email Contact: info@elenaforesto.it
2. Categories of Personal Data Collected and Purposes of Processing
Personal data provided by the user through contact forms or direct email communication will be collected and processed for the following purposes:
A. Data provided voluntarily via Contact Form
- Data collected: [e.g., Name, Surname, Email Address, Phone Number, Message content].
- Purpose: To respond to information or quote requests submitted by the user and to provide the requested services.
- Legal Basis: Processing is necessary for the performance of pre-contractual or contractual measures taken at the request of the user (Art. 6(1)(b) of the GDPR).
3. Processing Methods and Location
Personal data is processed using automated and/or paper-based tools strictly necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected. Processing takes place at the Controller’s premises and on servers located within the European Union. Appropriate technical and organizational security measures are implemented to prevent data loss, unauthorized access, or improper use.
4. Data Retention Period
Personal data collected via the contact form will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the user’s request and deliver the service. Afterward, the data will be securely deleted, except where longer retention is required by applicable statutory or tax obligations (e.g., invoice archives).
5. Data Recipients
Your data will only be accessible to:
- Authorized personnel and employees instructed by the Data Controller.
- Third-party technical service providers (e.g., web hosting providers, email service providers) acting, where necessary, as Data Processors under Art. 28 of the GDPR.
Your data will never be disclosed, broadcasted, or transferred to third parties for commercial or promotional purposes.
6. User Rights (Data Subject Rights)
Under Articles 15–22 of the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data.
- Request the rectification or erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Request the restriction of or object to the processing of your data.
- Request data portability.
- Lodge a complaint with a competent Supervisory Authority (e.g., the Data Protection Authority in your EU Member State).
To exercise your rights, please send a written request to the Data Controller at info@elenaforesto.it
7. Cookie Policy
This website uses strictly technical cookies only.
What are Technical Cookies?
Technical cookies are small text files sent to the user’s browser to enable essential functionality and ensure normal navigation and usability of the website.
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
- Session/Navigation Cookies: Essential for browsing and using the website functions.
- Functionality Cookies: Allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) to provide enhanced features.
Is User Consent Required for Technical Cookies?
NO. In accordance with GDPR guidelines and EU cookie legislation, technical cookies do not store personal tracking data and do not require prior consent. For this reason, no cookie consent banner is shown when visiting this website.
Managing Cookies via Browser Settings
You can choose to disable or block cookies at any time by configuring your web browser settings:
Note: Disabling technical cookies entirely may impair the correct display or functioning of certain parts of this website.