Privacy Policy for ItalyBySammi.com
Effective Date: January 8, 2025
Welcome to ItalyBySammi.com (“Website”), owned and operated by Sammi DiBacco (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Website, sign up for our newsletter, or engage with our services.
1. Data Controller
The data controller for ItalyBySammi.com is: Sammi DiBacco Rome, Italy Contact: ciao@italybysammi.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identity Data: Name, username, or similar identifiers.
- Contact Data: Email address and other contact information provided by you.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone settings, and other data collected through cookies or similar technologies.
- Usage Data: Information on how you use our Website, services, and content.
- Marketing and Communication Data: Preferences for receiving communications and feedback.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data directly from you when you:
- Sign up for our newsletter.
- Fill out contact forms on our Website.
- Purchase a product or service.
- Interact with our Website through cookies and other tracking technologies.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and deliver services, including eBooks, travel consultations, and newsletters.
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and providing updates.
- To improve our Website, services, and customer experience.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- To send marketing communications with your explicit consent.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or opt into marketing communications.
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill any agreements we have with you, such as consultations or eBook purchases.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and maintain Website security.
6. Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our Website (e.g., email marketing platforms, payment processors). These providers are GDPR-compliant.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
We do not transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless adequate protections are in place.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
- Data Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another controller.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for processing activities based on consent.
To exercise your rights, contact us at ciao@italybysammi.com.
9. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our [Cookie Policy] (insert link).
10. Intellectual Property
All content on ItalyBySammi.com, including text, images, and videos, is the intellectual property of Sammi DiBacco unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. The updated policy will be posted on this page with the effective date.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: ciao@italybysammi.com