Privacy Policy
Data Controller’s Email Address: info@mirasicily.com
For any clarification, information, or to exercise the rights listed in this privacy notice, please contact the Data Controller at the following email address: info@mirasicily.com
Definitions and Legal References
Personal Data (or Data)
Personal Data means any information that, directly or indirectly, even in connection with any other information—including a personal identification number—identifies or makes an individual identifiable.
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically through this Website (or through third-party applications integrated into this Website) and may include: IP addresses or domain names of the computers used by Users who connect to the Website, URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) addresses, the time of the request, the method used to submit the request to the server, the size of the file received in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the server’s response (successful outcome, error, etc.), the country of origin, the characteristics of the browser and operating system used by the visitor, the various time details per visit (for example, time spent on each page), and details about the path followed within the Application—with particular reference to the sequence of pages visited—and parameters relating to the User’s operating system and IT environment.
User
The individual who uses this Website and who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the Data Subject.
Data Subject
The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.
Data Processor (or Processor)
The natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that processes Personal Data on behalf of the Data Controller, as described in this privacy policy.
Data Controller (or Controller)
The natural or legal person, public authority, service, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data, including the security measures concerning the operation and use of this Website. Unless otherwise specified, the Data Controller of this Website is the owner of this Website.
This Website (or this Application)
The hardware or software tool through which Users’ Personal Data are collected and processed.
Service
The service provided by this Website as described in the relevant terms (if available) on this site/application.
European Union (or EU)
Unless otherwise stated, any reference to the European Union in this document includes all current member states of the European Union and the European Economic Area.
Cookie
A small piece of data stored on the User’s device.
Legal References
This privacy notice has been prepared based on multiple legislative systems, including Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR).
Unless otherwise specified, this privacy notice applies exclusively to this Website.
Types of Data Collected
Among the types of Personal Data collected by this Website, either independently or through third parties, are: Cookies, Usage Data, first name, last name, email address, username, and website.
Complete details on each type of data collected are provided in the relevant sections of this privacy policy or by specific information notices displayed prior to data collection.
Personal Data may be freely provided by the User, or, in the case of Usage Data, collected automatically during the use of this Website.
Unless otherwise specified, all Data requested by this Website are mandatory. If the User refuses to provide them, it may be impossible for this Website to provide the requested Service.
Where this Website specifically states that certain Data are optional, Users are free to refrain from communicating such Data without affecting the availability or functionality of the Service.
Users who are uncertain about which Data are mandatory are encouraged to contact the Data Controller.
Any use of Cookies—or other tracking tools—by this Website or by the owners of third-party services used by this Website, unless otherwise stated, serves the purpose of providing the Service requested by the User, in addition to the other purposes described in this document and, if available, in the Cookie Policy.
The User is responsible for any third-party Personal Data obtained, published, or shared through this Website and confirms that they have the right to communicate or disclose such Data, releasing the Data Controller from any liability towards third parties.
Methods and Place of Data Processing
Processing Methods
The Data Controller adopts appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of Personal Data.
Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT-enabled tools, following organizational procedures and modes strictly related to the stated purposes. In addition to the Data Controller, in some cases, the Data may be accessible to certain parties involved in the operation of this Website (such as administrative, commercial, marketing, legal, or system administration personnel) or to external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communication agencies) appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Data Controller. The updated list of Data Processors can always be requested from the Data Controller.
Legal Basis of Processing
The Data Controller may process Users’ Personal Data if one of the following conditions applies:
- The User has given their consent for one or more specific purposes. Note: In some jurisdictions, the Data Controller may be allowed to process Personal Data without the User’s consent or another legal basis specified below, until the User objects (“opts out”) to such processing. However, this does not apply where the processing of Personal Data is subject to European data protection law.
- Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with the User and/or for pre-contractual obligations thereof.
- Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Data Controller is subject.
- 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.
- Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Data Controller or by a third party.
It is always possible to request the Data Controller to clarify the specific legal basis that applies to each processing operation and, in particular, to specify whether the processing is based on legal provisions, contractual requirements, or necessary to enter into a contract.
Location
Data is processed at the Data Controller’s operational offices and in any other place 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 other than the one in which the User is located. To obtain further information about the location of processing, the User may refer to the relevant section of this document concerning the processing of Personal Data.
The User has the right to obtain information regarding the legal basis for the transfer of Data outside the European Union or to an international organization governed by public international law or established by two or more countries, such as the United Nations, as well as regarding the security measures adopted by the Data Controller to safeguard the Data.
Should any such transfer take place, the User may refer to the corresponding sections of this document or request information from the Data Controller using the contact details provided above.
Data Retention Period
Data is processed and stored for as long as required for the purposes for which it has been collected.
Accordingly:
- Personal Data collected for purposes related to the performance of a contract between the Data Controller and the User shall be retained until such contract has been fully executed.
- Personal Data collected for purposes related to the legitimate interest of the Data Controller shall be retained as long as necessary to fulfill such interest. The User may obtain further information regarding the legitimate interests pursued by the Data Controller in the relevant sections of this document or by contacting the Controller.
- When processing is based on the User’s consent, the Data Controller may retain the Personal Data for a longer period until such consent is withdrawn. The Data Controller may also be obliged to retain the Personal Data for a longer period in compliance with a legal obligation or upon the order of an authority.
Once the retention period expires, Personal Data will be deleted. Therefore, after the expiration of that period, the right of access, erasure, rectification, and data portability can no longer be exercised.
Purpose of Processing the Collected Data
The User’s Data is collected to allow the Data Controller to provide its Services, as well as for the following purposes: Analytics, Contacting the User, Content Commenting, Displaying content from external platforms, Interaction with social networks and external platforms, SPAM protection, User database management, and Interaction with live chat platforms.
For detailed information on the purposes of processing and the specific Personal Data used for each purpose, the User may refer to the relevant sections of this document.
Details on the Processing of Personal Data
Personal Data is collected for the following purposes and using the following services:
Content Commenting
Commenting services allow Users to make and publish their comments regarding the content of this Website.
Users, depending on the settings chosen by the Data Controller, may also leave comments anonymously. If the User’s email address is among the Personal Data provided, it may be used to send notifications of comments on the same content. Users are responsible for the content of their own comments.
If a third-party commenting service is installed, it may collect web traffic data for the pages on which the comment service is installed, even when Users do not use the service.
Directly Managed Commenting System (This Website)
This Website has its own internal content commenting system.
Personal Data collected: last name, email address, first name, website, and username.
Contacting the User
Contact Form (This Website)
By filling in the contact form with their Data, the User authorizes the use of such information to respond to requests for information, quotations, or any other kind of request as indicated by the form’s header.
Personal Data collected: last name, email address, and first name.
Interaction with Live Chat Platforms
This type of service allows Users to interact with third-party live chat platforms directly from the pages of this Website. This enables the User to contact the Website’s support service or for the Website to contact the User while browsing its pages.
If such a service is installed, it may collect Usage Data related to the pages where it is installed, even if Users do not actively use the service. Additionally, live chat conversations may be recorded.
Interaction with Social Networks and External Platforms
This type of service allows interaction with social networks or other external platforms directly from the pages of this Website.
The interactions and information obtained through this Website are always subject to the User’s privacy settings for each social network.
If a service that enables interaction with social networks is installed, it may collect traffic data related to the pages on which it is installed, even if Users do not use the service.
Facebook “Like” Button and Social Widgets (Facebook, Inc.)
The Facebook “Like” button and social widgets are services allowing interaction with the Facebook social network, provided by Facebook, Inc.
- Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
- Place of processing: USA – [Privacy Policy].
Google+ +1 Button and Social Widgets (Google Inc.)
The Google+ +1 button and social widgets are services allowing interaction with the Google+ social network, provided by Google Inc.
- Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
- Place of processing: USA – [Privacy Policy].
LinkedIn Button and Social Widgets (LinkedIn Corporation)
The LinkedIn button and social widgets are services allowing interaction with the LinkedIn social network, provided by LinkedIn Corporation.
- Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
- Place of processing: USA – [Privacy Policy].
Pinterest “Pin It” Button and Social Widgets (Pinterest Inc.)
The Pinterest “Pin It” button and social widgets are services allowing interaction with the Pinterest platform, provided by Pinterest Inc.
- Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
- Place of processing: USA – [Privacy Policy].
Twitter Tweet Button and Social Widgets (Twitter, Inc.)
The Twitter Tweet button and social widgets are services allowing interaction with the Twitter social network, provided by Twitter, Inc.
- Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
- Place of processing: USA – [Privacy Policy].
SPAM Protection
This type of service analyzes the traffic of this Website, potentially containing Users’ Personal Data, for the purpose of filtering it from parts of traffic, messages, and content identified as SPAM.
Akismet (Automattic Inc.)
Akismet is a SPAM protection service provided by Automattic Inc.
- Personal Data collected: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.
- Place of processing: USA – [Privacy Policy].
Analytics
The services contained in this section allow the Data Controller to monitor and analyze web traffic data and are used to track User behavior.
Google Analytics (Google Inc.)
Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google uses the Personal Data—collected anonymously on this site—to track and examine the use of this Website, compile reports, and share them with other Google-developed services.
Google may use the anonymously collected Personal Data to contextualize and personalize ads within its advertising network.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: USA – [Privacy Policy] – [Opt Out].
HotJar
HotJar Privacy Policy:
- https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy
- https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/cookie-information
To disable HotJar tracking:
Displaying Content from External Platforms
This type of service allows Users to view content hosted on external platforms directly from the pages of this Website and to interact with such content.
If one of these services is installed, it may still collect web traffic data for the pages on which it is installed, even if Users do not actively use the service.
Google Fonts (Google Inc.)
Google Fonts is a typeface display service managed by Google Inc. that allows this Website to incorporate font styles into its pages.
Personal Data collected: Usage Data and various types of Data as specified in the service’s privacy policy.
Place of processing: USA – [Privacy Policy].
Gravatar (Automattic Inc.)
Gravatar is an image display service managed by Automattic Inc. that allows this Website to integrate such content within its pages.
Please note that if Gravatar images are used in commenting systems, the commenter’s email address (or portions of it) may be sent to Gravatar, even if the User is not subscribed to the service.
Personal Data collected: Usage Data and email address.
Place of processing: USA – [Privacy Policy].
YouTube Video Widget (Google Inc.)
YouTube is a video content display service provided by Google Inc. that allows this Website to incorporate video content within its pages.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: USA – [Privacy Policy].
Newsletter
This Website offers a bi-monthly Newsletter available to all readers who voluntarily wish to receive exclusive editorial content by email.
For the delivery and management of the Newsletter, the service provided by MailChimp (The Rocket Science Group, LLC, 512 Means St., Suite 404 – 30318 – Atlanta, Georgia) is used, and the collected data is stored on the provider’s secure servers.
In accordance with MailChimp’s privacy policy, data will never be used directly by MailChimp or sold to third parties. MailChimp relies on authorized operators for service maintenance, who, in the course of their duties, may have access to your data.
In any case, the guarantees set forth in MailChimp’s privacy policy apply.
User Rights
Users may exercise certain rights with regard to their Data processed by the Data Controller.
In particular, the User has the right to:
- Withdraw consent at any time. The User may revoke previously given consent to the processing of their Personal Data.
- Object to data processing. The User may object to the processing of their Data when it occurs on a legal basis other than consent. Further details on the right to object are provided below.
- Access their Data. The User has the right to obtain information on the Data processed by the Controller, on specific aspects of the processing, and to receive a copy of the processed Data.
- Verify and request rectification. The User may verify the accuracy of their Data and request that it be updated or corrected.
- Obtain restriction of processing. Under certain conditions, the User may request that the processing of their Data be restricted. In such cases, the Controller will not process the Data for any purpose other than storage.
- Obtain erasure or removal of their Personal Data. Under certain conditions, the User may request the deletion of their Data by the Controller.
- Receive their Data and 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, if technically feasible, to have it transmitted to another controller without hindrance. This provision applies when the Data is processed by automated means and the processing is based on the User’s consent, on a contract to which the User is a party, or on related pre-contractual obligations.
- Lodge a complaint. The User may file a complaint with the competent data protection authority or seek judicial remedy.
How to Exercise These Rights
To exercise their rights, Users may submit a request to the contact details provided in this document. Requests are made free of charge and will be processed by the Controller as soon as possible, in any case within one month.
Additional Information About Data Processing
Legal Defense
The User’s Personal Data may be used by the Controller in legal proceedings or in the preparatory stages of such proceedings in defense against misuse of this Website or the related Services by the User.
The User declares to be aware that the Controller may be required to disclose Personal Data upon order of public authorities.
Specific Information
Upon request, in addition to the information contained in this privacy policy, this Website may provide the User with additional and contextual information regarding specific Services or the collection and processing of Personal Data.
System Logs and Maintenance
For operational and maintenance purposes, this Website and any third-party services it uses may collect system logs—that is, files that record interactions and may also contain Personal Data such as the User’s IP address.
Information Not Contained in This Policy
Further details concerning the processing of Personal Data may be requested from the Data Controller at any time using the contact information provided.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Data Controller reserves the right to modify this privacy policy at any time by notifying Users on this page. Users are therefore advised to check this page frequently, referring to the date of the last modification indicated below.
Should the User not accept any changes made to this privacy policy, they must cease using this Website and may request that the Data Controller delete their Personal Data.
Unless otherwise specified, the previous version of this privacy policy will continue to appl
