Privacy & cookies policy

 


Privacy & Cookie Policy

Effective date: [Insert date]

1. Introduction

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how Luca Cavolini (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you use this website (the “Site”). By accessing or purchasing through the Site, you agree to the practices described herein.

2. Data Controller

The data controller for this Site is:

Luca Cavolini
Registered Address: Piazza Campetto 10/21, 16123 Genoa (GE), Italy
VAT Number: 13795830960
Email: info@lucacavolinistudio.com

3. Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Identification and contact details: name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address.

  • Order information: purchased products, payment details (processed securely by third-party payment providers; we do not store full card details).

  • Browsing data: IP address, browser type, device information, and interaction with the Site (via cookies and analytics tools).

  • Communication data: messages sent via forms, email, or chat.

4. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • To manage and fulfill orders placed on the Site.

  • To provide customer service and respond to inquiries.

  • To process payments securely.

  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., accounting and tax purposes).

  • To improve the functionality and performance of the Site.

  • For marketing communications (only with explicit consent).

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a contract: fulfilling orders and providing requested services.

  • Legal obligation: complying with tax and accounting regulations.

  • Legitimate interest: improving our services, preventing fraud.

  • Consent: for email marketing, cookies requiring consent, and similar activities.

6. Data Retention

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and in compliance with applicable legal and fiscal requirements.

7. Sharing of Data

We may share personal data with trusted third parties, including:

  • Shopify Inc. (hosting and e-commerce platform).

  • Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, credit card networks).

  • Shipping and logistics providers.

  • Professional service providers (IT, legal, accounting).

Data will not be sold or shared with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

8. International Data Transfers

As Shopify and some service providers may be located outside the EU/EEA, data may be transferred internationally. In such cases, adequate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) will be applied to protect personal data in accordance with GDPR.

9. User Rights (GDPR)

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

  • Access to your personal data.

  • Rectification of inaccurate data.

  • Erasure of personal data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Restriction of processing.

  • Data portability.

  • Objection to processing (including direct marketing).

  • Withdrawal of consent at any time.

Requests can be sent to: [Insert contact email].

10. Cookies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience.

Types of cookies used:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: essential for navigation and checkout.

  • Performance/analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).

  • Functional cookies: remember user preferences.

  • Marketing/advertising cookies: track user activity to display relevant ads (only with consent).

Upon your first visit, a cookie banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also manage or delete cookies in your browser settings.

11. Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.


12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy & Cookie Policy at any time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective date”.

13. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy & Cookie Policy, please contact:

Luca Cavolini
Piazza Campetto 10/21, 16123 Genoa (GE), Italy
Email: info@lucacavolinistudio.com