Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is referred to the website meetinliguria.com (hereinafter, the "Site") and describes the data processing activities performed by Consorzio Meet in Liguria through the Site, which is owned by Consorzio Meet in Liguria. The Site is managed by Consorzio Meet in Liguria, in its role of Data Processor nominated by the Data Controller, as defined below. Consorzio Meet in Liguria recognizes the importance of the privacy of its users and is committed to protect it, in accordance with European Legislation on data protection and the the Italian “Privacy Code" (GDPR - Regolamento UE 2016/679 del Parlamento Europeo e del Consiglio - 27 aprile 2016)
TYPES OF DATA COLLECTED

If user visits the Site usually no personal data will be collected or processed, expect for the so named "surfing data", which are data whose transmission to the Site is necessary to allow the functioning of the information systems that manage the Site and more generally the use of Internet communications protocols. Surfing data are for example the computer’s IP addresses or domain names used to visit the Site together with other parameters on the relevant operating system. Consorzio Meet in Liguria does not collect surfing data to associate them with other user’s information or to identify users. However, by their nature, surfing data may allow the identification of user by association with other information. Consorzio Meet in Liguria may use said data to assess possible responsibilities for information crimes against the Site or realized through the Site. With this exception, Consorzio Meet in Liguria keeps surfing data only temporarily and according to applicable legislation. As regards to the use of Cookies, please refer to the section below.
Consorzio Meet in Liguria collects and processes personal data voluntarily provided by user upon interaction with the Site functionalities and request of the services offered by the Site, for example when user subscribes to the Site, to the newsletter and purchases Consorzio products.
Data Consorzio Meet in Liguria may collect include name, e-mail and phone number. When personal data are collected on the Site a specific informative statement will be displayed according to Art. 13 of the Privacy Code. If user provides Consorzio Meet in Liguria with personal data of third parties (for example the telephone number or e-maiil address of a third party) user shall provide that said communication to Consorzio Meet in Liguria and its processing for the purposes specified in the relevant privacy statement are in compliance with the Privacy Code and applicable legislation, so for example user may provide third parties’ data only after having duly informed them and having obtained their consent if necessary.

PURPOSES AND MEANS OF PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING; CONSEQUENCES IN CASE OF REFUSAL
In addition to the so-called surfing data (please refer to section 2 above and the paragraph on Cookies, below) Consorzio Meet in Liguria may process the personal data in order to provide the services requested, such as elaborating and operating the purchase requests and perform the necessary fulfillments connected to them, including administrative, accounting tax and legal obligations.
User’s personal data will also be processed by Consorzio Meet in Liguria to comply with obligations imposed by laws, regulations and Community legislation (including money laundering legislation) and to establish or defend a legal claim of Consorzio Meet in Liguria.
Furthermore, personal data may be processed for marketing purposes (namely to send newsletter, information, promotional material regarding products, services, promotions and initiatives of Consorzio Meet in Liguria, as well as to invite to events and activities) or for profiling activities (creation of profiles based on habits and choices of consumers), where the appropriate consents are provided by the user.
For the purposes described above, the conferment of personal data of the user is necessary, and any refusal would prevent Consorzio Meet in Liguria from performing its contractual obligations and providing services and goods to the user.
Consorzio Meet in Liguria processes personal data mostly through electronic and automated means whose procedures and logics are defined according to the purposes herein specified. Data may also be processed in paper form. Consorzio Portofino Coast keeps data only for the time that is necessary to fulfill specific purposes that are sought from time to time.

EXTENT OF PERSONAL DATA COMMUNICATION AND TRANSFER ABROAD
User personal data will be accessible within the Consorzio meet in Liguria organization on a need-to-know basis by its personnel as persons charged with data processing operations. User personal data may be communicated to institutions, authorities, public entities, professionals, independent consultants, business partners of Consorzio Meet in Liguria, notably third parties to which it may revert to in relation to performance of business, professional and technical services functional to the managing of the Site and the processing purposes herein specified. User’s personal data may also be communicated to third parties in case of mergers, acquisitions, transfer of assets, products or other extraordinary operations and Consorzio Meet in Liguria companies. These third parties will be provided only with the information necessary to perform their respective functions; they agree to use the information received only for the processing purposes above specified, to keep it confidential and secure and to comply with applicable law. User’s personal data may further be communicated to whoever is the legitimate addressee under applicable laws, thus for example in case of judicial processes, request by competent courts and authorities or other legal obligation, and if Consorzio Meet in Liguria in good faith holds the data communication as necessary to comply with obligations deriving from applicable legislation, to protect and defend the rights and property of Consorzio Meet in Liguria and the Site. The third parties receiving data will process them as Controllers, Processors or persons in charge of processing, as the case may be, for the same purposes specified in this Privacy Policy and according to applicable privacy laws.
Consorzio Meet in Liguria, where requested by privacy law, will obtain the necessary consents in order to process the data provided.

The data provided will under no circumstance be processed by third parties for their own promotional and profiling purposes.

THE DATA CONTROLLER AND THE DATA PROCESSOR
The data Controller is Consorzio Meet in Liguria , Via Montebello 17/4, 16035 Rapallo (GE), Italia, +39 0185. 270 222, info@meetinliguria.com. The data processor is Carla Sibilla, President
COOKIES
Cookies are small text files sent to the device of the user by the visited website. Cookies are stored in the computer hard disk, thus allowing the website to recognize user and store certain information concerning them, in order to permit or improve the service offered.
There are different types of cookies. Some are necessary to navigate on the site, others have a different purpose such as ensuring internal security, performing system administration tasks and statistical analysis, understanding which sections of the website are more relevant to users, or offering a personalized experience on the website.
The Site uses cookies that do not run programs on the device of the user nor upload viruses on it, and that do not allow any kind of control over the device. Consorzio Meet in Liguria does not use cookies to access information on the device, to store data on it or to monitor the activities. The foregoing refers to both the device of the user or any other device used to access the Site.
Disabling cookies may limit the ability to use the Site and prevent from benefiting in full of the features and services offered on the Site.
Consorzio Meet in Liguria has no access or control over cookies, web bacon and other tracking technologies used on third-party sites which the user may access from the Site, the availability of any content, and material that is published or obtained through such sites and related methods of treatment of the personal data; Consorzio Meet in Liguria expressly disclaims any responsibility accordingly. The user should check the privacy policy of third party websites accessed from the Site to learn about the conditions applicable to the processing of personal data since this Privacy Policy applies only to the Site as defined above.

TYPES OF COOKIES USED
First Party Cookies: First party cookies are set by the website visited by the user, whose address appears in the URL window.
Third Party Cookies: The third party cookies are set from a different domain than the one visited by the user. When a user visits a website and a different company sends the information through that website, that is a third party cookie.
Session Cookies: These cookies are stored temporarily and are deleted when the user closes the browser window.
Persistent Cookies: Persistent cookies are stored on the device of the user between browser sessions, allowing the Site to remember preferences and actions on the Site. These cookies can be used for different purposes, e.g. to remember preferences and choices when using a site.
Essential cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the Site. Without the use of such cookies, some sections of the Site may not work. They include, for example, cookies that enable access to protected areas of the Site. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and can not be disabled.
Functional Cookies: These cookies are used to identify a user that returns to the Site. It allows to customize the content and remember preferences of the user (such as the language or country). These cookies do not collect information that can identify the user. All information collected is anonymous. Cookies for sharing on Social Networks: These cookies facilitate the sharing of site content through social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. To review the respective privacy policies cookies, you can visit the social networks websites. In the case of Facebook and Twitter please visit https://www.facebook.com/help/cookies and https://twitter.com/privacy.

Below is the list of cookies specifically used by this Site and their description. :

COOKIES	TYPE	FINALITY	PRIVACY POLICY
meetinliguria.com	First Party Cookies – Persistent and Session	Cookies required to allow navigation on the Site, for purposes of internal security and system administration.	meetinliguria.com/privacy-policy.aspx
google.com	Third Party Cookies – Persistent and Session	Cookies required to Google Analytics.	Disclosure: google.com/policies/privacy Configuration: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=it
mailchimp.com	Third Party Cookies – Persistent and Session	Cookies required to manage addresses and sending email.	mailchimp.com/legal/privacy
youtube.com	Third Party Cookies – Session	Cookies required to displaying video on the Site	google.com/policies/privacy

HOW TO CHANGE COOKIES SETTINGS
Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but the user can usually change settings to disable this function. It is possible to block all types of cookies, or agree to receive only some of them disabling others. The "Options" or "Favorites" sections in the browser menu permit to accept or avoid receiving cookies and other tracking technologies, as well as to receive notification from the browser when these technologies are used. Alternatively, it is possible to manage cookies consulting the "Help" section of the toolbar present in most browsers.
Below are how to manage cookies in major browsers:
• Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Internet Explorer
• Safari
• Opera

USER’S RIGHTS
User is entitled at any moment to enforce the rights acknowledged under Art. 7 of the Privacy Code, including for example to obtain confirmation that user’s personal data exist or not, verify their content, origin, accuracy, ask for their integration, updating, amendment, deletion, transformation in anonymous form, block for breach of laws, oppose for legitimate reason the data processing. The user may oppose to the processing for legitimate reasons. For any request on the personal data processing by Consorzio Meet in Liguria and to enforce privacy rights user may contact Consorzio Meet in Liguria or its Processor, at the address indicated at point 4 above.
This Privacy Policy is subject to updating and amendment. The version published on the Site is the version currently in force. Changes to this Privacy Policy will be communicated by publication of the new policy on the Site. Consorzio Meet in Liguria invites users to periodically review the Privacy Policy to be informed of any relevant change.

SECURITY AND QUALITY OF PERSONAL DATA
Consorzio Meet in Liguria is committed to protect the security of user’s personal data and complies with security provisions set forth by applicable laws and regulations to prevent loss of data, unlawful or unfair use of data and unauthorized access to data, with specific but not limited reference to Annex B of the Privacy Code (Technical Specifications Concerning Minimum Security Measures). Moreover, information systems and software programs are configured by reducing to a minimum the use of personal and identification data, which are used only if necessary for specific purposes that are sought from time to time.