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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 July 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how the personal data of users who visit the website www.dariocestaro.it are processed, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the “GDPR”) and applicable Italian law.

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller is:

Dario Cestaro
Email: dario@dariocestaro.it

For any request concerning the processing of personal data, the Data Controller may be contacted using the contact details provided above.

2. Categories of Data Processed

When browsing the website, the following categories of data may be processed:

  • browsing data;
  • data voluntarily provided by the user through the contact form;
  • data collected through cookies and similar technologies, in accordance with the preferences expressed by the user.

The website does not collect special categories of personal data within the meaning of Article 9 of the GDPR.

3. Browsing Data

The IT systems and software used to operate the website automatically collect certain technical information during normal browsing, including, for example:

  • IP address;
  • browser type;
  • operating system;
  • date and time of the visit;
  • pages visited;
  • technical information required for the proper operation of the website.

These data are used exclusively for technical, security and system administration purposes.

4. Contact Form

Users may contact the Data Controller through the form available on the website.

The requested data—name, email address and message content—are used exclusively to respond to the user’s request.

The data:

  • are not used for marketing purposes;
  • are not disclosed to third parties for commercial purposes;
  • are retained only for the time required to handle the request and are subsequently deleted, unless retention is required by law.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is based on:

  • the performance of pre-contractual measures taken at the data subject’s request (Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR), in relation to requests submitted through the contact form;
  • the user’s consent to the installation of non-essential cookies;
  • the Data Controller’s legitimate interest in ensuring the security of the website and preventing unlawful use.

6. Purposes of Processing

Personal data are processed exclusively to:

  • respond to requests submitted by users;
  • ensure the proper operation of the website;
  • ensure the security of IT systems;
  • produce anonymous or aggregate statistics, where permitted;
  • comply with legal obligations.

7. Processing Methods

Data are processed using electronic and IT tools, with appropriate security measures designed to prevent unauthorised access, loss, disclosure or unlawful use.

8. Data Retention

Data submitted through the contact form are retained only for the time required to respond to the user and are subsequently deleted, unless retention is required by law.

Data collected through cookies are retained for the periods specified in the Cookie Policy.

9. Disclosure of Data

Personal data are not disseminated.

They may be disclosed exclusively to parties that provide technical services essential to the operation of the website (such as hosting or maintenance providers), which are appointed, where necessary, as Data Processors pursuant to Article 28 of the GDPR.

10. Data Transfers

As a rule, data are processed within the European Economic Area.

If any of the services used involve a transfer to countries outside the European Union, such transfer will take place only in compliance with the safeguards provided for by the GDPR.

11. Data Subject Rights

Data subjects may exercise the rights provided for in Articles 15–22 of the GDPR at any time, including the right to:

  • obtain confirmation as to whether personal data concerning them are being processed;
  • request access to their personal data;
  • request the rectification of inaccurate data;
  • request the erasure of data where permitted by law;
  • obtain restriction of processing;
  • object to processing in the circumstances provided for by the GDPR;
  • request data portability, where applicable;
  • withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal.

Requests may be sent to the Data Controller using the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy.

12. Complaint to the Supervisory Authority

Data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali) or to bring proceedings before the competent courts if they believe that their personal data are being processed in breach of applicable law.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

The Data Controller reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time, including as a result of changes in the law or the introduction of new services.

The updated version will be published on this page together with the date of the latest update.

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 12 July 2026

This Cookie Policy describes the use of cookies and similar technologies by the website www.dariocestaro.it.

The website uses technical cookies required for the proper operation of its pages and statistical analytics tools configured to protect users’ privacy.

1. What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device while they browse a website.

They are used to enable the website to function properly, remember certain preferences or collect statistical information about how its pages are used.

2. Strictly Necessary Technical Cookies

The website uses technical cookies that are essential for its proper operation and to provide a smooth browsing experience.

These cookies may be used to:

  • ensure the security of the website;
  • manage the preferences expressed by the user through the consent management system;
  • enable the website’s technical features to function.

Technical cookies are not used for advertising or profiling purposes.

3. Consent Management – CookieYes

The website uses CookieYes | GDPR Cookie Consent to manage users’ cookie preferences.

CookieYes makes it possible to:

  • record the user’s choice regarding the use of cookies;
  • prevent non-essential services from being activated before consent is given, where applicable;
  • allow users to change their preferences at any time.

4. Anonymised Statistical Analytics – Matomo

The website uses Matomo as a statistical analytics tool.

Matomo is configured with measures designed to protect users’ privacy, including:

  • anonymisation of IP addresses;
  • collection of statistical information in aggregate form;
  • no use of data for advertising purposes;
  • no creation of personal user profiles;
  • no sale or disclosure of data to third parties for commercial purposes.

The information collected through Matomo is used exclusively to understand how the website is used, improve its content and optimise page performance.

Matomo is not used to personally identify users.

5. Managing Preferences and Withdrawing Consent for Matomo

Users may change their preferences regarding the use of statistical analytics tools or withdraw their choice at any time.

Users who wish to disable the collection of statistical data through Matomo may use the tracking exclusion function (opt-out) available below:

The user’s choice is stored on their device and prevents Matomo from collecting further statistical information about their browsing activity.

Users may also change their cookie preferences at any time through the consent management panel available on the website.

6. Contact Form – WPForms

The website uses WPForms Lite to allow users to submit enquiries through a contact form.

Data voluntarily entered by users (such as their name, email address and message content) are used exclusively to respond to the request received.

The data:

  • are not used for marketing purposes;
  • are not disclosed to third parties;
  • are retained only for the time required to handle the request and are subsequently deleted.

7. Profiling Cookies

The website does not use advertising profiling cookies or tools designed to create user profiles for commercial purposes.

8. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Users can manage or delete cookies through their browser settings.

Disabling technical cookies may affect the proper operation of certain parts of the website.

9. Changes to the Cookie Policy

The Data Controller reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time following regulatory or technical changes or the introduction of new services.

Users are therefore encouraged to review this page periodically.