Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 10, 2025

At ferdinandofusco.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Ferdinando Fusco. For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:

Email: atelier.ferdinandofusco@gmail.com

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact Information: such as your name and email address (e.g., through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions).
  • Usage Data: including IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site (via analytics tools).
  • Marketing Data: preferences for receiving marketing communications.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

  • Voluntary submissions via contact forms or newsletter signups.
  • Automated tracking technologies like cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).

4. Why We Collect Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide and maintain the website
  • Respond to inquiries or contact requests
  • Analyze website performance and user behavior (analytics)
  • Send marketing communications (only if you opt-in)

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – when you opt-in to communications or tracking.
  • Legitimate Interests – to improve website performance and marketing effectiveness.
  • Compliance – to meet legal obligations.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

However, we may share data with third-party service providers that help us operate the website, such as:

  • Google Analytics (website analytics)
  • Email service providers (for newsletters or contact replies)

These providers are bound by strict data protection terms and only use your data as instructed by us.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze website usage
  • Improve user experience
  • Remember your preferences

You can manage cookie settings in your browser or through our cookie banner (if implemented).

8. Your Rights (EU Users)

If you are located in the EU, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact: atelier.ferdinandofusco@gmail.com

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

10. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information using appropriate technical and organizational measures.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.