PRIVACY POLICY

I – INFORMATION REGARDING THE WEBSITE’S PRIVACY POLICY

This section provides information on how ARK manages the data of users on the website https://www.ark-ita.com/.
This information is also provided pursuant to Art. 13 of Legislative Decree no. 196/2003, Personal Data Protection Code, and Art. 13 of Regulation (EU) no. 2016/679.
This notice is in line with the provisions of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
The information is provided only for https://www.ark-ita.com/ and not for other websites that the user may access through links contained therein.
The purpose of this document is to provide information on the methods, timing, and nature of the information that data controllers must provide to users when they connect to the web pages of https://www.ark-ita.com/, regardless of the purposes of the connection itself, in accordance with Italian and European legislation.
This notice may undergo changes due to the introduction of new regulations, so users are encouraged to periodically check this page.
If the user is under 16 years of age, under Art. 8, c.1 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, they must legitimize their consent through parental authorization or by those who act in their stead.

II – DATA PROCESSING

1 – Data Controller

The Data Controller is the individual or legal entity, public authority, service, or other body that, individually or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data. The Data Controller also deals with security matters.
For this website, the Data Controller is Marco Zani, and for any clarification or to exercise the user’s rights, they can be contacted at the following email address: [email protected].

2 – Data Processor

The Data Processor is the individual or legal entity, public authority, service, or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the Data Controller.
Pursuant to Art. 28 of Regulation (EU) no. 2016/679, by appointment of the Data Controller, the Data Processor for the website https://www.ark-ita.com/ is Marco Zani.

3 – Data Processing Location

Data processing generated by the use of https://www.ark-ita.com/ takes place at Via Uberti 99, 47521 FC Cesena.
If necessary, data related to the newsletter service may be processed by the Data Processor or persons appointed for this purpose at their respective locations.

III – COOKIES

1 – Types of Cookies

The website https://www.ark-ita.com/ uses cookies to make the user’s browsing experience easier and more intuitive. Cookies are small text strings used to store certain information that may relate to the user, their preferences, or their internet access device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone), and they are mainly used to adapt the website’s functioning to the user’s expectations, providing a more personalized browsing experience and storing previous choices.
A cookie consists of a small set of data transferred to the user’s browser by a web server and can only be read by the server that made the transfer. It is not executable code and does not transmit viruses.
Cookies do not record any personal information, and any identifiable data will not be stored. If desired, it is possible to prevent the storage of some or all cookies. However, this may affect the use of the website and the services offered. To proceed without changing the cookie settings, it is enough to continue browsing.

Below are the types of cookies used by the website:

2 – Technical Cookies

There are various technologies used to store information on the user’s computer, which are then collected by websites. The most commonly known and used technology is HTML cookies. These are used for navigation and to facilitate the user’s access and use of the website. They are necessary for the transmission of communications over electronic networks or to provide the service requested by the customer.
The settings for managing or disabling cookies can vary depending on the internet browser used. However, users can manage or request the general deactivation or deletion of cookies by modifying their browser settings. This deactivation may slow down or prevent access to some parts of the website.
The use of technical cookies allows for safe and efficient use of the site.
Cookies placed in the browser and retransmitted through Google Analytics or through blogger or similar statistical services are considered technical cookies only if used for the site optimization purposes directly by the site owner, who can collect information in aggregated form about the number of users and how they visit the site. Under these conditions, the same rules for technical cookies regarding information and consent apply to analytics cookies.
In terms of duration, session cookies are temporary and automatically deleted at the end of the browsing session, and they serve to identify the user to avoid requiring login for each page visited. Persistent cookies remain active on the computer until expiration or deletion by the user.
Session cookies may be installed to allow access and stay in the reserved area of the portal as an authenticated user.
They are not stored permanently but only for the duration of navigation until the browser is closed. Their use is strictly limited to the transmission of session identifiers, consisting of random numbers generated by the server, necessary to enable safe and efficient exploration of the site.

3 – Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are those sent to the user’s browser by domains outside the website being visited.
Most third-party cookies consist of tracking cookies used to identify online behavior, understand interests, and then personalize advertising proposals for users.
Third-party analytics cookies may be installed to collect information on user behavior anonymously on https://www.ark-ita.com/. This information is collected to monitor performance and improve site usability.
Third-party profiling cookies are used to create user profiles to offer advertisements aligned with the choices expressed by users during navigation.
The use of these cookies is governed by the privacy policies of the third parties. Users are invited to review the respective privacy policies and instructions for managing or disabling cookies on the respective web pages.

4 – Profiling Cookies

Profiling cookies are used to create user profiles and to send advertisements based on preferences expressed during web browsing.
When such cookies are used, the user must give explicit consent.
Art. 22 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Art. 122 of the Data Protection Code apply in this case.

IV – PROCESSED DATA

1 – Data Processing Methods

Like all websites, this site uses log files in which information collected in an automated manner during user visits is stored. The collected information may include the following:

  • Internet protocol (IP) address;
  • Browser type and parameters of the device used to connect to the site;
  • Internet service provider (ISP) name;
  • Date and time of the visit;
  • Referring and exit web pages;
  • Possibly the number of clicks.

This information is processed automatically and collected exclusively in aggregated form to verify the correct functioning of the site and for security reasons. This information will be processed based on the legitimate interests of the Data Controller.
For security purposes (spam filters, firewalls, virus detection), the automatically recorded data may also include personal data such as the IP address, which could be used, in accordance with applicable laws, to block attempts to damage the site or to cause harm to other users or harmful or criminal activities. Such data is never used for user identification or profiling but only for the protection of the site and its users, and it will be treated based on the legitimate interests of the Data Controller.
If the site allows comments or if specific services requested by the user are provided, such as the possibility of sending a CV for a potential working relationship, the site will automatically detect and record certain identifying data of the user, including their email address. These data are considered voluntarily provided by the user when requesting service provision. By entering a comment or other information, the user expressly accepts the privacy notice and, in particular, agrees that the contents entered may be freely disclosed to third parties.
The data received will be used exclusively to provide the requested service and only for the time necessary to provide the service.
The information that users of the site choose to make public through the tools and services made available to them is knowingly and voluntarily provided by the user, releasing this site from any responsibility regarding any violations of the law. It is the user’s responsibility to verify that they have permission to provide personal data of third parties or content protected by national and international regulations.

2 – Purposes of Data Processing

Data collected by the site during its operation is used exclusively for the purposes mentioned above and stored for the time strictly necessary to carry out the activities specified, and in any case no longer than 2 years.
Data used for security purposes (to block damage attempts to the site) is kept for the time strictly necessary to achieve the previously indicated purpose.

3 – Data Provided by the User

As mentioned above, the optional, explicit, and voluntary sending of emails to the addresses indicated on this site entails the subsequent acquisition of the sender’s address, necessary to respond to requests, as well as any other personal data included in the communication.
Specific summary information will be progressively reported or displayed on the pages of the site prepared for particular services on request.

4 – Support in Configuring Your Browser

The user can manage cookies through their browser settings. However, deleting cookies from the browser may remove the preferences set for the site.
For more information and support, you can also visit the help page of the specific web browser you are using:

5 – Social Network Plugins

This site also incorporates plugins and/or buttons for social networks to facilitate easy sharing of content on your favorite social networks. These plugins are programmed not to set any cookies when accessing the page, to protect users’ privacy. Cookies may only be set, if required by the social networks, when the user actively and voluntarily uses the plugin. Please note that if the user is logged into the social network while browsing, they have already consented to the use of cookies transmitted via this site at the time of joining the social network.

The collection and use of information obtained through the plugin are governed by the privacy policies of the respective social networks, to which you are advised to refer:


USER RIGHTS

Art. 13, section 2 of EU Regulation 2016/679 lists the user’s rights. The website https://www.ark-ita.com/ intends to inform users about their rights, including:

  • The right of the data subject to request access to personal data (Art. 15 of the EU Regulation), data updates (Art. 7, section 3, letter a of Legislative Decree 196/2003), corrections (Art. 16 of the EU Regulation), integration (Art. 7, section 3, letter a of Legislative Decree 196/2003), restriction of processing concerning them (Art. 18 of the EU Regulation), or to object, on legitimate grounds, to the processing of their data (Art. 21 of the EU Regulation), as well as the right to data portability (Art. 20 of the EU Regulation);
  • The right to request the deletion (Art. 17 of the EU Regulation), anonymization, or blocking of data processed unlawfully, including data whose retention is unnecessary for the purposes for which they were collected or subsequently processed (Art. 7, section 3, letter b of Legislative Decree 196/2003);
  • The right to obtain certification that data operations such as updates, corrections, integrations, deletions, or blocking have been brought to the attention of those to whom the data were communicated or disseminated, except where compliance proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort relative to the right being protected (Art. 7, section 3, letter c of Legislative Decree 196/2003).

Requests may be directed to the Data Controller, without formality or by using the form provided by the Italian Data Protection Authority, or by sending an email to [email protected].

If processing is based on Art. 6, section 1, letter a – expressed consent to use – or on Art. 9, section 2, letter a – expressed consent to use genetic, biometric, health-related data, or data revealing religious, philosophical beliefs, union membership, racial or ethnic origin, or political opinions – the user has the right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

In case of violations of the law, the user has the right to file a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority, the supervisory authority in Italy.

For a more in-depth examination of the rights you are entitled to, see Articles 15 and subsequent of EU Regulation 2016/679 and Art. 7 of Legislative Decree 196/2003.


VI – DATA TRANSFER TO NON-EU COUNTRIES

This website may share some of the collected data with services located outside the European Union. Specifically, with Google, Facebook, and Microsoft (LinkedIn) through social plugins and the Google Analytics service. The transfer is authorized and strictly regulated by Article 45, section 1 of EU Regulation 2016/679, so no further consent is required. The companies mentioned above guarantee their adherence to the Privacy Shield framework.

No data will ever be transferred to third countries that do not comply with the conditions set out in Articles 45 and subsequent of the EU Regulation.


VII – SECURITY OF PROVIDED DATA

This site processes user data lawfully and fairly, adopting appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of data. Processing is carried out using IT and/or telematic tools, with organizational methods and logics strictly related to the stated purposes.

In addition to the Data Controller, in some cases, data may be accessible to categories of persons involved in the organization of the site (administrative, commercial, marketing, legal personnel, system administrators) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, postal couriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communication agencies).