This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is processed when you visit antoniounfolded.it (the “Site”), in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003 as amended.
1. Data Controller
Antonio Menegatti, Via Alberto Lollio 16 44121 Ferrara, Italy. Email: team@antoniounfolded.it
2. Data we collect
- Browsing data. The servers hosting the Site automatically record technical data such as IP address, browser type, date and time of access and pages visited. This data is used only to keep the Site secure and working.
- Comments. When you comment on a Journal article, we collect your name, email address, website (optional), the comment text and your IP address. Your email address is never published.
- Emails. If you write to team@antoniounfolded.it, we process your email address and any information you include in your message.
- Analytics. Only if you give your consent, we use Google Analytics to collect statistical data on how visitors use the Site. See the Cookie Policy for details.
3. Purposes and legal basis
| Purpose | Legal basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Operating and securing the Site | Legitimate interest, Art. 6(1)(f) |
| Publishing and moderating comments | Consent and performance of your request, Art. 6(1)(a) and (b) |
| Replying to your emails | Performance of your request, Art. 6(1)(b) |
| Visitor statistics (Google Analytics) | Consent, Art. 6(1)(a) |
4. How long we keep data
- Browsing data: up to 90 days, unless needed to investigate misuse.
- Comments: for as long as the comment is published, or until you ask for its removal.
- Emails: for as long as needed to handle your request, and no longer than 24 months.
- Analytics data: 14 months, the retention period set in Google Analytics.
5. Who receives the data
Data is processed by the Data Controller and by the following providers acting as data processors:
- Register S.p.A. (register.it), hosting of the Site, servers located in the European Union.
- Google Ireland Ltd., for Google Analytics (only with your consent).
Data is not sold or shared for marketing purposes.
6. Transfers outside the EU
Google may transfer data to the United States. Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which the European Commission recognises as providing an adequate level of protection.
7. Your rights
You can at any time ask to access, correct or delete your data, restrict or object to its processing, and receive it in a portable format (Articles 15–22 GDPR). Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time. To exercise these rights, write to team@antoniounfolded.it.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali, www.garanteprivacy.it).
8. Is providing data mandatory?
No. You can browse the Site without providing any personal data. Name and email are required only to post a comment.
9. Changes
This policy may be updated. The date at the top shows the latest version.