Privacy Policy

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1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information in connection with this website is the operator of hyper---local.com. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your personal data, you may contact us at:

Email: info@hyper---local.com

Website: www.hyper---local.com

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Navigation data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and timestamps of access. This data is collected automatically when you browse our website.
  • Contact and communication data: If you reach out to us via a contact form or email, we collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to include in your message.
  • Usage and analytics data: Aggregated information about how visitors interact with our website, including pages viewed, time spent on site, and navigation patterns.
  • Cookie data: Data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. For full details, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable EU/Italian privacy law:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): Where you have given explicit consent, for example when accepting cookies or submitting a contact form.
  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): To ensure the security and proper functioning of our website, to understand how our content is used, and to improve our services.
  • Compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which we are subject.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the website and its content
  • To respond to inquiries and communications submitted by users
  • To monitor and analyse website traffic and usage patterns
  • To ensure the technical security and integrity of our systems
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • To send communications where you have opted in to receive them

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the website and delivering our services, including:

  • Hosting and infrastructure providers: Companies that provide the servers and infrastructure on which our website runs.
  • Analytics providers: Services such as Google Analytics or similar tools that help us understand website usage. These providers may process data outside the EU; appropriate safeguards are in place.
  • Email service providers: Used to manage and respond to correspondence.

All third-party processors are bound by data processing agreements and are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection law.

We may also disclose personal data if required to do so by law, court order, or regulatory authority.

6. International Transfers

Where we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your data in accordance with EU law.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. In general:

  • Navigation and log data: Retained for a maximum of 12 months.
  • Contact and communication data: Retained for as long as is necessary to manage your inquiry, and up to 3 years thereafter for record-keeping purposes.
  • Analytics data: Retained in aggregated or anonymised form for statistical purposes.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003 (as amended), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access (Art. 15): You may request confirmation of whether we process your data and obtain a copy of it.
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16): You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17): You may request deletion of your data in certain circumstances ("right to be forgotten").
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18): You may request that we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20): You may request that we provide your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object (Art. 21): You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@hyper---local.com. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian data protection authority, the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali (www.garanteprivacy.it).

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, or disclosure. These measures include the use of encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies solely to hyper---local.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Minors

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data without parental consent, we will promptly delete such information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Email: info@hyper---local.com

Website: www.hyper---local.com