Privacy and Cookie Policy - Marcello Zappatore

Privacy Policy

www.marcellozappatore.com. This Privacy Policy explains how users’ personal data is collected, used, and protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

Marcello Zappatore
Email: info[@]marcellozappatore.com

For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact the Data Controller at the provided email address.

2. Types of Data Collected
This website collects personal data in a limited manner and only to the extent necessary to provide its functionalities:

Email address: Not collected, we made our e-mail address accessible via a button to facilitate users who wish to send us an email.
Browsing data: IP addresses and technical information may be automatically collected through services used, such as hosting or third-party widgets (e.g., YouTube or Spotify).
Cookies and tracking technologies: Used to integrate third-party content (e.g., YouTube).
3. Purpose of Data Processing
The collected data is used for the following purposes:

Enabling website navigation.
Facilitating access to multimedia content and social media channels of Marcello Zappatore.
Ensuring the proper functioning of the website, including technical optimizations (e.g., caching and compression).
4. Methods and Location of Data Processing
Methods of Processing
Data collected through third-party services is processed according to their respective privacy policies. The website owner does not have direct access to these data.

Location
Data may be processed at the operational locations of the Data Controller or via hosting services located in the European Union. Any international data transfers by third parties, such as Google, are governed by their respective privacy policies.

5. Third-Party Integrations
This website includes features provided by third parties that may collect personal data. Below is an overview:

YouTube Widget
Videos hosted on YouTube are integrated via the Embed Plus for YouTube plugin. When you view a video, YouTube/Google may collect personal data, such as your IP address, and install cookies. For more details, refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.

Links to Social Media
The website links to Spotify, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube platforms. Clicking these links will redirect you to their website, which may collect personal data. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies for the following purposes:

Technical functionality and caching (e.g., via WP-Optimize).
Providing multimedia content (e.g., YouTube).
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please visit our Cookie Policy.

7. Legal Basis for Processing
Data is processed on the following legal bases:

Consent: When you interact with third-party content (e.g., YouTube) or click on social media links.
Legitimate interest: To ensure the security and functionality of the website.

8. Data Retention Period
This website does not directly store users’ data. Browsing data is retained only as necessary to allow website navigation and ensure its security.

Any data collected by third-party services, such as YouTube, is retained according to their respective policies. Please refer to their privacy policies for further details.

9. User Rights
Users have the right to:

Access their data: Request a copy of the processed information.
Rectify their data: Correct any inaccuracies.
Request deletion: Obtain the removal of their data, where possible.
Object to processing: For legitimate reasons.
Restrict processing: If disputing the accuracy of data or its usage.
To exercise these rights, request to info[@]marcellozappatore.com.

10. System Logs and Maintenance
System logs containing technical data, such as IP addresses, may be collected to ensure the proper functioning and security of the website.

11. Data Security
We adopt technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no online system can be considered completely secure.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
The Data Controller reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time by notifying users on this page or through other appropriate means. Please check this page regularly.

Last Updated: 28/12/2024

Cookie Policy
This document provides information about the technologies used by this website to collect and store information, such as the use of cookies, to ensure the proper functioning of the website and improve user experience.

To keep things simple, these technologies are referred to as ‘Tracking Tools’ throughout this document. Some of these tools require user consent, which can be withdrawn at any time by following the instructions in this policy.

Data Controller
Marcello Zappatore
Email: info[@]marcellozappatore.com

What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text strings that websites send to users’ systems (usually to their browsers), where they are stored and then transmitted back to the same websites upon the next visit. During website navigation, users may also receive cookies from other websites or servers (so-called “third-party cookies”), which are set by elements embedded in the site being visited (e.g., images, maps, sounds, specific links to external pages).

Types of Cookies Used

1. Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the navigation of the website and do not require user consent.

They allow, for example:

Managing cookie preferences through the CookieYes banner.

Third-Party Tools
The website integrates content from third parties that may use their Tracking Tools. These tools are governed by their respective privacy policies.
For example, we use the YouTube Video Widget to embed videos in our posts.

These tools may collect data about you, integrate additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website. For more information, read Google’s Privacy Policy.

Types of Cookies Used on This Website in Detail

Manage Cookie Preferences

You can modify your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button above. This will allow you to review the cookie consent banner and adjust your preferences or immediately withdraw your consent.

Additionally, different browsers provide various methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Below are links to support documents on how to manage and delete cookies in the most popular web browsers:

If you are using any other web browser, please refer to the official support documentation of your browser.

If you are using apps to browse this website with their built-in browser, please consult their documentation.

Consequences of Refusing Cookies
Refusing some cookies may prevent certain website functionalities from working properly, such as viewing YouTube videos.

Changes to this Cookie Policy
The Data Controller reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time by notifying users on this page or through other appropriate means.

Last Updated: 28/12/2024