Privacy Policy

Fotobiografica

Last updated: 16/03/2026

This Privacy Policy describes how personal data of users who visit the website https://fotobiografica.com is collected, used, and protected, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the applicable Italian data protection laws.

  1. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected through this website is:

Andrea De Matteis
Fotobiografica
Address: via Marradi
57100 – Livorno (Li) – Italy

Email: info@fotobiografica.com

VAT Number: 02072950492

The Data Controller determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data collected through this website.

  1. Types of Data Collected

While using this website, different categories of personal data may be collected.

Data provided voluntarily by the user

When using the contact form or other forms available on the website, the following personal data may be collected:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Any additional information contained in the message sent by the user

Automatically collected data

Certain technical data may be collected automatically during navigation, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device used
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of the request

These data are used exclusively for technical and statistical purposes.

  1. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data are processed for the following purposes:

Responding to contact requests

The data submitted through the contact form are used exclusively to:

  • respond to information requests
  • provide quotations
  • arrange or schedule photography services

Newsletter subscription

If the user subscribes to the newsletter, the email address will be used to send:

  • updates about the Fotobiografica project
  • articles or informational content
  • communications regarding photographic activities or events

Subscription to the newsletter takes place through a double opt-in procedure, requiring confirmation via email.

  1. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is based on the following legal grounds provided by the GDPR:

  • Consent of the data subject (newsletter subscription)
  • Performance of a request made by the user (contact form inquiries)
  • Legitimate interest of the Data Controller in ensuring the proper functioning and security of the website.
  1. Methods of Processing

Personal data are processed using electronic and digital tools, applying appropriate security measures designed to prevent:

  • unauthorized access
  • disclosure
  • alteration
  • unauthorized destruction of data

The website uses HTTPS security protocol to ensure encrypted data transmission.

  1. Third-Party Services

This website may use services provided by third parties in order to ensure proper functionality.

Email marketing service

Newsletter management is handled by MailerLite.

The data provided for newsletter subscription (email address) are stored on MailerLite servers.

The service provider applies security measures and data protection mechanisms in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Cookie consent management

This website uses the Complianz plugin to manage cookie consent and ensure compliance with European data protection regulations.

  1. Transfer of Data Outside the European Union

Some services used by this website may involve the transfer of personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area.

Such transfers are carried out in accordance with the safeguards provided by the GDPR, including the adoption of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

  1. Data Retention

Personal data are retained only for the time necessary to achieve the purposes for which they were collected.

Specifically:

  • data submitted through the contact form: up to 12 months
  • newsletter subscription data: until consent is withdrawn or the user unsubscribes from the mailing list

Users may unsubscribe at any time through the link included in every email communication.

  1. Cookies

This website uses technical cookies and, subject to user consent, analytical or third-party cookies.

Consent is managed through a dedicated banner displayed during the user’s first visit.

For further information, users may consult the Cookie Policy available on the website.

  1. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Pages on this website may include embedded content such as videos, maps, or images originating from external websites.

Embedded content behaves in the same way as if the user had visited the external website directly. These websites may collect data about the user, use cookies, or monitor interactions with the embedded content.

  1. User Rights

Under the GDPR, users have the right to:

  • access their personal data
  • request correction or deletion of their data
  • restrict processing
  • object to the processing of their data
  • request data portability
  • withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, users may contact the Data Controller at the following email address:

info@fotobiografica.com

  1. Right to Lodge a Complaint

Users have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority responsible for data protection in Italy.

  1. Publication of Photographic Images

Photographic images displayed on this website that depict identifiable individuals are published with the consent of the subjects portrayed or in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Data Controller reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any changes will be published on this page.