PRIVACY AND COOKIES

This document consists of the following parts:

1. Regulatory References
2. Data Controller
3. Place of Processing
4. Data Collection
5. Cookies
6. Cookie Management
7. Voluntary Nature of Data Provision
8. Processing Methods
9. User Rights
10. Data Sharing, Communication, and Dissemination
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
12. Information Notice

1 – REGULATORY REFERENCES

• Directive 95/46/EC on the “protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data.”
• Directive 2002/58/EC on “the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector.”
• European Regulation EU 679/2016 – General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2 – DATA CONTROLLER

During the consultation of this site, data relating to identified or identifiable persons may be processed. The Data Controller is AET SRL, with its registered office at Via Marcello Chiatante, 72/74 – 73100 Lecce (LE), VAT: 05051750635, email: privacy@gruppoaet.it.

3 – PLACE OF PROCESSING

The processing related to the web services of this site takes place on servers located in EU Member States.

4 – DATA COLLECTION

• Technical Data Collection: The use of the site by visitors implies full and implicit acceptance of the terms stated in this document. For technical, security, and statistical purposes, the site automatically collects access information (not identifiable or classified as sensitive data), which is stored electronically and processed exclusively for the mentioned purposes and for the necessary time.

• Contact Forms: Personal data provided through this site are processed solely for managing your request and for the practices required by current law. Some data requested through specific forms are essential for processing the request itself. In this case, you will not be asked to give any consent as the data you send fall under exemptions according to current legislation and with reference to art. 6 of Regulation 679/2016 (GDPR).

• Optional Consent: Any refusal to provide such data will make it impossible for us to process the request.

5 – COOKIES

• What is a cookie? Cookies are small text files downloaded to the User’s device when visiting a website. On subsequent visits, cookies are sent back to the originating website (first-party cookies) or to another site that recognizes them (third-party cookies). They are useful because they allow a website to recognize the User’s device. They serve various purposes, such as enabling efficient navigation between pages, remembering preferences, and improving the browsing experience. They also ensure that online advertisements are more relevant to the user and their interests. Based on function and purpose, cookies can be divided into technical cookies, profiling cookies, and third-party cookies.

• Types of Cookies Used on This Site:

  • Session Technical Cookies: These are limited to the transmission of session identifiers necessary for safe and efficient site exploration. They do not acquire personal data and are managed electronically.
  • Google Analytics Cookies: This site uses Google Analytics for web analysis. Google Analytics uses cookies to help the website analyze how users interact with the site. Information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to track and examine website usage, compile reports, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage.

• Duration of Cookies: Some cookies (session cookies) remain active only until the browser is closed. Other cookies (persistent cookies) “survive” the browser closure and are available for subsequent visits.

• Third-Party Cookies List: This site may use third-party cookies, such as Google Analytics, to collect statistical and navigation data.

6 – COOKIE MANAGEMENT

Disabling technical cookies can impair site functionality. You can selectively disable Google Analytics actions by installing the opt-out component provided by Google. For details: Google Opt-out. Cookie preferences can be managed through browser settings.

7 – VOLUNTARY NATURE OF DATA PROVISION

Personal data provided through this site are processed exclusively for managing your request. Some data, requested through specific forms, are essential for processing the request itself. You will not be asked to give any consent for these data. Refusal to provide such data will make it impossible for us to process the request.

8 – PROCESSING METHODS

• Data Retention: Access information and personal data communicated via contact forms are stored on password-protected electronic media and are processed confidentially by the responsible person for the necessary time.
• Data Protection: Technical and organizational measures are in place to ensure adequate security, preventing unauthorized disclosure, and ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Data recovery capabilities are also ensured.

9 – USER RIGHTS

Under Art. 15 of GDPR, users have the right to obtain confirmation of the existence of personal data concerning them, even if not yet registered, and their communication in an intelligible form. Users can also obtain information about the origin of personal data, purposes, and processing methods. They can also request data updates, rectifications, or integrations and oppose data processing for legitimate reasons.

10 – DATA SHARING, COMMUNICATION, AND DISSEMINATION

Collected data may be transferred or communicated to other companies for activities closely related to the service, such as website management. Personal data may also be transmitted to third parties if required by judicial or public safety authorities. No web service data is disseminated.

11 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

The Data Controller periodically reviews its privacy and security policies and may update them to reflect regulatory, organizational, or technological changes. The new version will be published on this site.

12 – INFORMATION NOTICE PURSUANT TO ART. 13 OF EU REGULATION 2016/679

AET SRL, with its registered office at Via Marcello Chiatante, 72/74 – 73100 Lecce (LE), VAT: 05051750635 (hereinafter “Data Controller”), informs you that your data will be processed as follows:

• Purpose of Processing: Your personal data is processed to conclude contracts, fulfill pre-contractual and contractual obligations, manage administrative activities, comply with legal obligations, and exercise the Data Controller’s rights.
• Data Access: Your data may be accessible to employees and collaborators of the Data Controller and third-party companies performing outsourced activities on behalf of the Data Controller.
• Data Communication: Without explicit consent, personal data may be communicated for legal obligations or to professional advisors, consulting companies, factoring companies, credit institutions, credit recovery companies, credit insurance companies, and transport companies.
• Data Transfer: Personal data is stored on servers within the EU. The Data Controller may transfer data outside the EU if necessary, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Nature of Data Provision and Consequences of Refusal: Providing data for service purposes is mandatory; refusal makes it impossible to provide the services.
• User Rights: Users have rights under GDPR, including accessing, rectifying, deleting, limiting processing, and data portability. Complaints can be filed with the supervisory authority.
• Exercising Rights: Users can contact AET Srl by email at privacy@gruppoaet.it to exercise their rights.

Data Controller: AET SRL, Via Marcello Chiatante, 72/74 – 73100 Lecce (LE), email: privacy@gruppoaet.it. The updated list of data processors is kept at the Data Controller’s registered office.