Privacy Policy
This Application collects certain Personal Data from its Users.
Data Controller
Wintek S.r.l. - Via val Seriana, 3 - 20900 Monza (Italia)
Email address of the Data Controller: info@wintek-it.com
Types of Data collected
Among the Personal Data collected by this Application, either independently or through third parties, are: Usage Data; device information; language; geographic region; Tracking Tools.
Full details on each type of Personal Data collected are provided in the dedicated sections of this privacy policy or through specific notices displayed before the Data is collected. Personal Data may be freely provided by the User or, in the case of Usage Data, collected automatically during the use of this Application.
Unless otherwise specified, all data requested by this Application is mandatory. If the User refuses to provide such data, it may not be possible for this Application to provide the Service. In cases where this Application indicates that certain Data is optional, Users are free to refrain from providing such Data, without any consequences on the availability or functionality of the Service.
Users who have doubts about which Data is mandatory are encouraged to contact the Data Controller. The potential use of Cookies or other tracking tools by this Application or third-party service providers used by this Application is intended to provide the requested Service to the User, in addition to the other purposes described in this document and the Cookie Policy.
The User takes responsibility for any Personal Data of third parties obtained, published, or shared through this Application.
Methods and Location of Data Processing of Collected Data
Methods of processing
The Data Controller takes appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of Personal Data.
Processing is carried out using computer and/or telecommunication tools, with organizational methods and logic strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Data Controller, in some cases, other parties involved in the organization of this Application (administrative, commercial, marketing, legal staff, system administrators) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, postal couriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communication agencies) may have access to the Data. These external parties may also be appointed as Data Processors by the Data Controller, if necessary. The updated list of Data Processors can always be requested from the Data Controller.
Location
The Data is processed at the Data Controller's operational offices and in any other location where the parties involved in the processing are located. For further information, please contact the Data Controller.
The User's Personal Data may be transferred to a country different from the one in which the User is located. To obtain more information about the location of the processing, the User can refer to the section containing details on the processing of Personal Data.
Retention Period
Unless otherwise specified in this document, Personal Data is processed and stored for the time required to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and may be kept for a longer period due to legal obligations or based on the consent of the Users.
Purposes of Data Processing
The User's Data is collected to allow the Data Controller to provide the Service, fulfill legal obligations, respond to requests or perform actions, protect their rights and interests (or those of Users or third parties), detect any fraudulent or illegal activities, and for the following purposes: platform and hosting services.
For detailed information about the purposes of the processing and the Personal Data processed for each purpose, the User can refer to the section "Details on the processing of Personal Data."
Details on the Processing of Personal Data
Personal Data is collected for the following purposes and using the following services:
Platform and Hosting Services
These services are intended to host and operate key components of this Application, enabling the provision of the Application from a single platform. These platforms provide the Data Controller with a wide range of tools such as, for example, analytical tools, user registration management, comment and database management, e-commerce, payment processing, etc. The use of such tools involves the collection and processing of Personal Data.
Some of these services operate through servers located in different geographic locations, making it difficult to determine the exact place where the Personal Data is stored.
Squarespace (Squarespace, Inc)
Squarespace is a platform provided by Squarespace, Inc. that allows the Data Controller to develop, operate, and host this Application. Squarespace is an extremely versatile and customizable tool that enables hosting various types of websites, ranging from simple blogs to complex e-commerce platforms.
Personal Data processed: Usage Data; device information; language; geographic region; Tracking Tools.
Place of processing: United States. – Privacy Policy.
Cookie Policy
This Application uses Tracking Tools. To learn more, Users can refer to the Cookie Policy.
Further Information for Users
Legal Basis for Processing
The Data Controller processes Personal Data relating to the User if one of the following conditions is met:
The User has given consent for one or more specific purposes.
The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with the User and/or the execution of pre-contractual measures.
The processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which the Data Controller is subject.
The processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Data Controller.
The processing is necessary for the pursuit of the legitimate interest of the Data Controller or third parties.
It is always possible to request the Data Controller to clarify the specific legal basis for each processing, particularly whether the processing is based on the law, a contract, or necessary to conclude a contract.
Further information on the retention period
Unless otherwise specified in this document, Personal Data is processed and stored for the time required to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and may be kept for a longer period due to legal obligations or based on the consent of the Users.
Therefore:
Personal Data collected for purposes related to the execution of a contract between the Data Controller and the User will be retained until the completion of that contract.
Personal Data collected for purposes related to the legitimate interest of the Data Controller will be retained until that interest is fulfilled. The User can obtain further information about the legitimate interest pursued by the Data Controller in the relevant sections of this document or by contacting the Data Controller.
When processing is based on the User's consent, the Data Controller may retain Personal Data for a longer period until the consent is withdrawn. Additionally, the Data Controller may be obligated to retain Personal Data for a longer period to comply with a legal obligation or order from an authority.
At the end of the retention period, the Personal Data will be deleted. Therefore, after this period, the right to access, deletion, rectification, and the right to data portability can no longer be exercised.
User Rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Users have the right to exercise certain rights with regard to the Data processed by the Data Controller.
In particular, within the limits established by law, the User has the right to:
Withdraw consent at any time: The User may withdraw their consent to the processing of their Personal Data previously given.
Object to the processing of their Data: The User may object to the processing of their Data when it is based on a legal basis other than consent.
Access their Data: The User has the right to obtain information about the Data processed by the Data Controller, specific aspects of the processing, and to receive a copy of the Data processed.
Verify and request rectification: The User can verify the accuracy of their Data and request updates or corrections.
Obtain the limitation of processing: The User may request the limitation of the processing of their Data. In this case, the Data Controller will not process the Data for any purpose other than their storage.
Obtain the deletion or removal of their Personal Data: The User can request the deletion of their Data from the Data Controller.
Receive their Data or have it transferred to another controller: The User has the right to receive their Data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and, where technically feasible, to have it transferred without hindrance to another controller.
File a complaint: The User may file a complaint with the competent data protection authority or take legal action.
Users have the right to obtain information regarding the legal basis for transferring Data abroad, including to any international organization governed by international law or formed by two or more countries, such as the UN, as well as about the security measures adopted by the Data Controller to protect their Data.
Details on the Right to Object
Under the GDPR, the User has the right to object to the processing of their Personal Data under certain circumstances. This right allows the User to prevent or stop the processing of their data if the processing is based on certain legal grounds.
The User can object to the processing in the following situations:
Legitimate Interests: If the processing is based on the legitimate interests pursued by the Data Controller or a third party, the User may object to such processing, unless the Data Controller demonstrates compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the User's interests, rights, and freedoms, or if the processing is for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
Direct Marketing: The User has the right to object to the processing of their Personal Data for direct marketing purposes, including profiling related to such direct marketing. If the User objects, their data will no longer be processed for these purposes.
Processing for Research or Statistics: The User may object to the processing of their Personal Data for scientific or historical research or statistical purposes, unless such processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest.
To exercise this right, the User can contact the Data Controller directly. The Data Controller will then assess the objection and respond accordingly. If the objection is justified, the Data Controller will cease processing the Personal Data for the specified purpose.
How to Exercise Your Rights
Any requests to exercise the User's rights can be addressed to the Data Controller using the contact details provided in this document. The request is free of charge, and the Data Controller will respond as soon as possible, in any case, within one month, providing the User with all the information required by law. Any rectifications, deletions, or limitations on the processing will be communicated by the Data Controller to each recipient, if any, to whom the Personal Data has been disclosed, unless this proves impossible or would involve a disproportionate effort. The Data Controller will inform the User of such recipients upon request.
Further Information on Processing
Defense in Legal Proceedings
The User's Personal Data may be used by the Data Controller in legal proceedings or during preparatory phases of such proceedings to defend against abuse in the use of this Application or related Services by the User. The User acknowledges that the Data Controller may be required to disclose Data upon order from public authorities.
Specific Notices
Upon the User's request, in addition to the information contained in this privacy policy, this Application may provide the User with additional and contextual information concerning specific Services or the collection and processing of Personal Data.
System Logs and Maintenance
For operational and maintenance purposes, this Application and any third-party services it uses may collect system logs, which are files that record interactions and may contain Personal Data such as the User's IP address.
Information Not Contained in This Policy
Further information regarding the processing of Personal Data may be requested at any time from the Data Controller using the contact details provided.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Data Controller reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time by notifying the Users on this page and, if technically and legally feasible, sending a notification to the Users through one of the contact details in its possession. Therefore, please refer to this page regularly, noting the date of the last modification at the bottom.
If the changes affect processing based on consent, the Data Controller will collect the User's consent again, if necessary.
Definitions and Legal References
In this section, we define some key terms used in this privacy policy, as well as legal references that apply to the processing of Personal Data under the applicable laws.
Personal Data (or Data)
Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person. An identifiable person is someone who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that person.Data Subject
The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.Processing
Any operation or set of operations performed on Personal Data or on sets of Personal Data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination, or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.Data Controller
The natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data. The Data Controller is the entity responsible for the application of this privacy policy.Data Processor
A natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that processes Personal Data on behalf of the Data Controller.User
The individual who uses this Application and whose Personal Data is subject to processing.Consent
The User's voluntary, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of their wishes by which they, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signify agreement to the processing of Personal Data relating to them.
Legal References
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679
The primary regulation governing the processing of Personal Data in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). It establishes the rights of individuals with respect to their Personal Data, as well as the responsibilities of organizations processing such data.Other Applicable Regulations
The processing of Personal Data is also subject to other applicable regulations, including national data protection laws, e-privacy laws, and other relevant legislation depending on the jurisdiction.
By referencing these terms and legal frameworks, the privacy policy ensures compliance with data protection laws and helps clarify the rights and obligations related to Personal Data processing.