Last Updated: 3.3.2025

At Sapori e Sol ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website www.saporiesol.com (the “Website”).

By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Sapori e Sol
info@saporiesol.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identity Data: Name, surname, and username.
• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and mailing address (if applicable).
• Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our Website, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.
• Communication Data: Messages you send through contact forms, email, or customer support.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect your data in the following ways:

• When you fill out forms on our Website.
• When you subscribe to our newsletter or updates.
• When you contact us via email or other communication methods.
• Through cookies and tracking technologies when you browse our Website.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Under the GDPR (Article 6), we process your data based on:

• Your Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or provide personal data voluntarily.
• Contractual Necessity: When data processing is required to fulfill a contract with you.
• Legitimate Interests: When we use data to improve our services, ensure security, or provide relevant content.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage our services.
• To personalise your experience on our Website.
• To send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (if you have consented).
• To improve Website functionality and security.
• To comply with legal obligations.

6. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Hosting providers, analytics services, and email marketing platforms under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
• Business Transfers: In case of mergers, acquisitions, or company restructuring.

7. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate safeguards such as:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
• Privacy Shield Framework (if applicable).
• Binding corporate rules for third-party service providers.

8. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy. The retention periods include:

• Contact data: Retained until you withdraw consent or after 2 years of inactivity.
• Communication data: Retained for up to 1 year unless required for legal purposes.
• Website usage data: Retained for up to 12 months for analytics purposes.

When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise your data.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right to Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") – Request deletion of your data.
• Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we process your data.
• Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails).
• Right to Lodge a Complaint – File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority if you believe we are not handling your data properly.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@saporiesol.com.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enhance user experience.
• Analyse website traffic.
• Store user preferences.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

11. Security Measures

We implement technical and organisational security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the last updated date.

13. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data rights, contact us at:

📧 info@saporiesol.com