Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2025

Francesco Esposito ("I", "me", or "my") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and stored when you use this website.

1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for this website is:
Francesco Esposito
You may contact me at any time using the contact form provided on this website.

2. What Personal Data I Collect
When you use the contact form on this website, I collect the following data:
Full name
Email address
Message content
IP address (automatically collected for security purposes)

Additionally, this website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics, which may include information such as your device type, browser type, operating system, and approximate location. This service uses cookies to function properly. You can find more information about cookies in the Cookie Policy.

3. Purpose of Data Collection
Your data is collected exclusively for the following purposes:
- To respond to your contact message.
- To analyze and improve the performance and usability of the website (through Google Analytics).

4. Legal Basis
The legal basis for processing your data under Article 6 of the GDPR is:
Consent: You voluntarily provide your data via the contact form and consent to the use of cookies where applicable.
Legitimate interest: Ensuring communication with users who initiate contact and maintaining the proper functioning and optimization of the website.

5. Data Retention
Your personal data provided through the contact form will be stored for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. If no ongoing communication or purpose exists, your data may be kept for up to 2 years for reference and then securely deleted.
Analytics data collected via Google Analytics is retained according to Google's standard retention policies.
You may request earlier deletion at any time using the contact form on this website.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers
I do not share your personal data with third parties.
However, usage data collected through Google Analytics may be processed by Google and may involve transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA) under appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

7. Your Rights under GDPR
As a user, you have the right to:
Access the personal data I hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please use the contact form on this website.

8. Security Measures
I take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9. Cookies
This website uses cookies for analytics purposes via Google Analytics. Cookies are only set after obtaining your consent through the cookie consent banner.
For more information, please refer to the Cookie Policy.

10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your data, please use the contact form available on this website.