Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy sets out the manner in which [Villa Name] (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal data in connection with the operation of our website, which presents information regarding our villa in Italy and our wines. Please note that the website does not contain a booking system or online shop and serves for informational purposes only.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data through this website is:

[Villa Name / Company Name]
[Full Address]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]

2. Categories of Personal Data Collected

When you interact with our website, we may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Contact Data: information voluntarily provided by you when you contact us by email, telephone, or contact form (such as name, email address, and any additional details you choose to share).

  • Technical Data: information automatically collected by our website, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behavior.

3. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data only to the extent permitted by applicable law, in particular under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”). Processing activities include:

  • Responding to inquiries and communications (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract or steps prior to entering into a contract).

  • Maintaining the functionality, security, and performance of the website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests).

  • Compliance with legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR).

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics services to improve the user experience and gather statistical information regarding site usage. Such tools may process anonymized or pseudonymized data. Users may disable cookies via their browser settings; however, this may affect the functionality of the site.

5. Data Sharing and Recipients

Personal data shall not be sold or otherwise disclosed to third parties, except:

  • Where disclosure is required by law or legal proceedings.

  • Where necessary to protect our legitimate rights or the rights of others.

  • To trusted service providers who support the technical operation of the website, subject to appropriate contractual safeguards.

6. Data Retention

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by applicable legal obligations.

7. International Data Transfers

Personal data is generally processed within the European Union. Should data be transferred outside the EU/EEA, we shall ensure adequate safeguards are in place in accordance with Articles 44–49 GDPR.

8. Data Subject Rights

In accordance with GDPR, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

  • Right of access (Article 15 GDPR).

  • Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR).

  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Article 17 GDPR).

  • Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR).

  • Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR).

  • Right to object (Article 21 GDPR).

Requests to exercise these rights may be submitted to us using the contact details provided in Section 1. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

9. Security of Processing

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal data, in accordance with Article 32 GDPR.

10. Amendments to this Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this website and will take effect upon publication.