Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. Data Controller

In accordance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR), the Data Controller is:

Elia Vaccaro
Email: info@eliavaccaro.it
Web site: https://www.eliavaccaro.it

2. Types of Data Collected

This website collects the following personal data:

  • Data voluntarily provided via the contact form: name, email address, message content, and any additional data included in the message.

  • Browsing data collected automatically via cookies and tracking tools (see section 6).

Providing personal data is optional, but necessary in order to receive a response.

3. Purposes of Processing

The collected data is used for the following purposes:

  • To respond to contact requests submitted via the form.
  • To improve user experience and website functionality.
  • For statistical analysis via Google Analytics (anonymized).
  • For marketing and remarketing purposes via Meta Pixel (Facebook and Instagram).

4. Legal Basis of Processing

  • Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): responding to contact requests.

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): for marketing and use of non-essential cookies.
  • Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): for anonymized statistical analysis and site security.

5. Methods and Duration of Processing

Data is processed using electronic tools in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner. Data retention periods:

  • 12 months for contact form messages.
  • Until consent is withdrawn for marketing purposes.
  • According to the expiration defined by third-party cookies (see below).

6. Cookie Policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit and improve your browsing experience.

Types of cookies used on this website:

This website uses different categories of cookies, each with a specific purpose:

  • Technical cookies: These are essential for the correct functioning of the website. They manage user preferences, cookie consent, and other basic functions. They do not require user consent and generally expire at the end of the browsing session or within a maximum of one year:

  • Analytical cookies: These cookies are used to collect anonymous and aggregated statistical data on how users interact with the website. We use Google Analytics with anonymized IP addresses, in compliance with current regulations. Data retention is set to 14 months.
  • Profiling cookies: These are used to track user behavior for marketing purposes, particularly through the Meta Pixel (Facebook and Instagram). They allow targeted advertising based on user interests. Cookie duration is defined by Meta’s platform.
  • Third-party cookies: If the website includes embedded content from external platforms (such as YouTube or Vimeo), third-party cookies may be set. The purpose and duration of these cookies are defined by the respective providers’ policies.

Cookie consent management

Upon first access, a cookie banner allows users to accept or refuse non-essential cookies. Preferences can be changed at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link (add link if applicable).

7. Data Recipients

Personal data may be shared with:

  • Technical service providers (e.g., hosting, site maintenance);
  • Google LLC (Google Analytics) and Meta Platforms Inc. (Meta Pixel).
  • No data will be publicly disclosed.

Where data is transferred outside the European Union (e.g., to the United States), such transfers are carried out in compliance with the GDPR using Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful mechanisms.

8. User Rights

You may exercise the rights granted by the GDPR at any time, including:

  • Access, rectification, or erasure of your data;
  • Rectification or erasure;
  • Restriction or objection to data processing;
  • Data portability;
  • Withdrawal of previously given consent;

  • Filing a complaint with the supervisory authority (www.garanteprivacy.it).


To exercise your rights, contact: info@eliavaccaro.it

9. Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated or modified.
Last update: July 24, 2025