PRIVACY POLICY

 

PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING NOTICE (ART. 13 REG. EU 679/2016)

 

The protection of personal data processed by Antonio Pizzarella is a key commitment. The EU Regulation 2016/679, known as the "General Data Protection Regulation" (GDPR), serves as a tool for continuously assessing the impact of personal data processing, ensuring that the activities carried out by the individual adhere to the principles of transparency and fairness while respecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of all data subjects, including contacts, correspondents, and any individuals whose data may be processed.

 

  1. Website Privacy Information

1.1. This section contains information on how https://hopeintoaction.it, owned by Antonio Pizzarella, manages user data.

1.2. This privacy notice also complies with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No. 2016/679 concerning the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data for users interacting with https://hopeintoaction.it.

1.3. This notice applies solely to https://hopeintoaction.it and not to any other websites that may be accessed via links contained within it.

1.4. 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 access the web pages of https://hopeintoaction.it, regardless of the purpose of the connection, in accordance with Italian and European legislation. This includes the management of user interactions within the Blog section, where users may voluntarily post comments without registration, providing their name which will be made publicly visible alongside the comment content.

1.5. This notice may be subject to modifications due to the introduction of new regulations; users are therefore encouraged to periodically check this page.

 

2. Data Controller

2.1. The Data Controller is Antonio Pizzarella, Via Zanchi 32, 35133 - Padua (PD)

  • Certified Email (PEC): antonio.pizzarella@pec.it

  • Email: patient.pizzarella@gmail.com

  • Phone number: +39 340 0640714

 

3. Data Processing Location

Data processing related to the use of https://hopeintoaction.it takes place at Via Zanchi 32, 35133 - Padua (PD), including any data voluntarily provided in the Blog comment section, which are processed through the same hosting infrastructure.

 

4. Type of Data Processed and Legal Basis for Processing

4.1. The computer systems and software procedures used for the operation of this website acquire, during their normal operation, certain personal data whose transmission is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols. This information is not collected to be associated with identified data subjects, but by its very nature could, through processing and association with data held by third parties, allow users to be identified.

4.2. This category of data includes IP addresses or domain names of the computers used by users who connect to the website, URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) addresses of the requested resources, the time of the request, the method used to submit the request to the server, the size of the file obtained in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the response given by the server (successful, error, etc.), and other parameters related to the user’s operating system and IT environment.

4.3. Browsing data will be collected solely for purposes related to the operation and navigation of the website, with the legal basis being the need to ensure proper website functionality and respond to any technical or navigational requests from visitors.

4.4. In the Blog section, users may post comments without registration. The data voluntarily provided when submitting a comment — such as the name and any information contained in the text — may constitute personal data and will be processed on the basis of the user’s consent, expressed by submitting the comment. The name entered will be visible publicly alongside the comment content. Users are advised not to include sensitive or identifying data they do not wish to be published.

 

6. Cookies

6.1. The use of cookies complies with European regulations (Directive 2009/136/EC amending Directive 2002/58/EC, "E-Privacy") and national legislation (Italian Data Protection Authority’s Provision of May 8, 2014, and subsequent clarifications, as well as the "Guidelines on Cookies and Other Tracking Tools" of June 10, 2021, No. 231).
6.2. For complete information on cookies, please refer to our Cookies Policy (available in the footer of the website.).

 

7. Purpose of Data Processing

The data collected by the website during its operation are used for the purposes indicated above and for the following purposes:

  • enabling access to and navigation of the services offered through https://hopeintoaction.it;

  • monitoring the proper technical functioning of the website;

  • responding to user requests or messages;

  • publishing and managing comments on the Blog section of the site. In this regard, users are informed that although no registration is required to post comments, the name voluntarily entered by the user at the time of comment submission will be publicly visible along with the content of the comment itself. Users are therefore invited not to include any personal or sensitive data that they do not wish to be made public.

 

8. Data Retention

10.1. In accordance with Article 5.1(c) of the Regulation, the information systems and software used by https://hopeintoaction.it are configured to minimize the use of personal and identifying data. Such data will only be processed to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes set out in this Policy.

10.2. Data will be retained for the time strictly necessary to achieve the specific purposes pursued. In any case, the retention period is determined based on the principles of data minimization and storage limitation. Comments submitted in the Blog section, including the publicly visible name, will be retained for the duration of the availability of the content, unless the user requests removal.

10.3. Data used for security purposes (blocking attempts to damage the site) will be retained for the time strictly necessary to achieve the aforementioned purpose.

 

9. User Rights

9.1. The user’s rights regarding personal data protection are guaranteed. In line with the provisions of the GDPR, regarding the processing of their personal data, the user has the right to request the Data Controller:

  • Access: The user may request confirmation of whether or not data processing is taking place regarding them, along with further clarifications about the information contained in this notice.

  • Rectification: The user may request that inaccurate or incomplete data they have provided be corrected or supplemented.

  • Erasure (right to be forgotten): The user may request the deletion of their data, including any comment or name associated with a Blog post, if no longer necessary for the purposes, in case of withdrawal of consent or opposition to processing, in case of unlawful processing, or if there is a legal obligation to erase the data, or it concerns minors under fourteen.

  • Restriction: The user may request that their data be processed only for retention purposes, excluding other treatments, for the time necessary to rectify their data, in the case of unlawful processing where they oppose deletion, or if they need the data for legal proceedings, or during verification of the legitimate grounds of the Data Controller’s processing over their own.

  • Objection: The user may object at any time to the processing of their data, unless there are legitimate reasons for the Data Controller to continue processing that outweigh the user's interests, such as for legal defense purposes.

  • Portability: The user may request to receive their data or have it transferred to another data controller specified by them, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

  • Withdrawal: The user may withdraw consent for the use of cookies (Cookie Policy) at any time, if this constitutes the basis for processing. However, the withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before the withdrawal.

10.2. Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, if the user believes the processing of their data violates the personal data protection Regulation, they have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the member state of their habitual residence, place of work, or where the alleged violation occurred.
10.3. At any time, the user may request to exercise these rights by contacting https://hopeintoaction.it via email at: patient.pizzarella@gmail.com.

10.4. Additionally, the user has the right to file a complaint with the Italian supervisory authority: "Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali" if they believe their rights have been violated by https://hopeintoaction.it - or if they are dissatisfied with the response to their requests.

 

11. Transfer to Non-EU Countries

11.1.  This website https://hopeintoaction.it may share some of the collected data with services located outside the European Union area. 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, Paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, so no further consent is required.

11.2. Data will never be transferred to third countries that do not comply with the conditions set forth in Article 45 et seq. of the Regulation (EU).

12. Security Measures

12.1. The personal data of users is processed in a way that minimizes the use of personal data and prevents its unlawful and fraudulent use. In the case of Blog comments, users are advised to avoid entering sensitive or unnecessary personal data in the comment text or name field, as such information will be made publicly accessible.

12.2. Users are advised to equip their computers with appropriate software to protect personal data when using the website.

 

13. Changes to this Document

13.1. This document, which constitutes the privacy policy for this site, is published on our website.

13.2. It may be subject to changes or updates. If the changes or updates are significant, they will be communicated to users through appropriate notifications. Users are advised to periodically consult this page to stay informed about the latest legislative updates.

13.3. Previous versions of the document will still be available on this page.

13.4. The document was updated on April, 4 2025 to comply with the applicable regulatory provisions, in particular in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679.