Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15/04/2025

1. Controller Information

This Privacy Policy applies to the personal data collected through the website https://donatopalmieri.com, managed by Donato Palmieri, a freelance digital marketing consultant.

Data Controller: Donato Palmieri
Email: info@donatopalmieri.com

2. Purpose of Data Processing

All data is collected and processed in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Italian laws. Processing may involve both manual and automated means.

2.1 Contractual and Legal Purposes

Personal data may be processed for:

  • Evaluating service requests, providing quotes, and establishing professional relationships;
  • Managing communication with clients;
  • Fulfilling contractual obligations;
  • Meeting legal, tax, and regulatory requirements (e.g. anti-fraud, anti-money laundering);
  • Protecting the legal rights of Donato Palmieri.

These activities are necessary for providing requested services. Failure to provide personal data may prevent Donato Palmieri from offering the requested consultancy.

2.2 Marketing and Profiling

With your explicit consent, your data may be used to:

  • Send marketing communications via email, SMS, or social media about services, news, and updates;
  • Analyze preferences and behaviors to offer personalized services.

This type of processing is optional and requires your prior consent, which you may revoke at any time.

If data will be used for purposes not originally stated, you will be informed and your consent will be requested, where necessary.

3. Data Recipients

Personal data may be shared with:

  • Professional collaborators, IT service providers, and marketing service providers;
  • Legal or administrative authorities if legally required;
  • Third parties acting as data processors or authorized subjects under strict confidentiality and processing agreements.

The full list of data processors is available upon request via email.

Note: No data is transferred outside the EU unless adequate protection mechanisms are in place (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).

4. Data Processing Methods & Retention

Data is processed in line with GDPR principles: lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.

Retention periods:

  • Data related to service delivery: retained for 10 years after contract termination.
  • Legal obligations: retained as required by law.
  • Marketing and profiling: retained until consent is withdrawn.

5. Data Subject Rights

You may exercise the following rights under GDPR:

  • Access to your data
  • Rectification of inaccurate data
  • Erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Objection to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • File a complaint with the Data Protection Authority (Garante Privacy)

To exercise these rights, email: info@donatopalmieri.com

Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They are used to recognize your device and remember your preferences.

Types of Cookies Used:

  • Technical Cookies: Essential for website operation and navigation.
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g. login, language).
  • Analytics Cookies (Third Party): Such as Google Analytics, used to understand how users interact with the website. Data is anonymized whenever possible.
  • Marketing/Profiling Cookies (Third Party): Used to deliver personalized ads via tools like Facebook Pixel or LinkedIn Insight Tag.

Embedded Content

Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if the user had visited the other website. These third parties may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.

Managing Cookies

Upon your first visit, a cookie banner will allow you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You can also manage cookies directly via your browser settings:

  • Chrome: [Link]
  • Firefox: [Link]
  • Safari: [Link]
  • Edge: [Link]

Retention

  • Login cookies: expire after 2 days (or 14 days if “Remember Me” is selected).
  • Comment-related cookies: 1 year.
  • Editorial cookies (e.g. article ID): 1 day.

Third-party Services

Comments may use Gravatar: see their privacy policy. Spam detection services may also be employed.

Data Access & Deletion

If you have an account or have left comments, you can:

  • Request an export of your personal data;
  • Request deletion of your data (excluding data held for legal obligations).

Donato Palmieri
https://donatopalmieri.com
For any privacy concerns: info@donatopalmieri.com