Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-04-07

This Privacy Policy describes how ARTVERSE ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit our website, in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation — GDPR) and Italian Legislative Decree No. 196/2003 as amended by Legislative Decree No. 101/2018.

1. Data Controller
The Data Controller is ARTVERSE, sole proprietorship of Valerio Borgonuovo, with registered office in Italy. For any inquiries regarding data processing, please contact us at info@artverse.it.

2. Types of Data Collected

2.1 Navigation Data
The computer systems and software procedures used to operate this website may collect certain personal data during their normal operation. This includes IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time and date of visit, and other parameters related to the user's operating system. This data is collected for the sole purpose of obtaining anonymous statistical information about the use of the website and to verify its correct functioning.

2.2 Data Provided Voluntarily by the User
Any personal data sent via email to the addresses indicated on the website will be processed solely for the purpose of responding to your request. Your data will not be shared with third parties unless strictly necessary to fulfill the request.

3. Purpose of Data Processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• Ensuring the proper functioning and security of the website.
• Responding to information requests sent via email.
• Compiling anonymous aggregate statistics on website usage.
• Fulfilling legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of personal data is based on the following legal grounds pursuant to Article 6 of the GDPR:

• Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): for navigation data collected to ensure website functionality and security.
• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): for any optional data provided voluntarily by the user.
• Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): when processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.

5. Cookies
This website uses only technical cookies strictly necessary for the functioning of the website. No profiling or third-party tracking cookies are used. Technical cookies do not require user consent pursuant to Art. 122 of the Italian Privacy Code.

6. Data Retention
Navigation data is retained for no longer than necessary to fulfill the purposes described above and in any case for no longer than 12 months. Data provided via email is retained for the time strictly necessary to respond to the request and subsequently deleted, unless further retention is required by law.

7. Data Sharing
Personal data will not be disclosed to third parties, except where required by law or by order of public authorities. Data may be processed by third-party service providers (e.g., hosting providers) acting as data processors pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR, who have been provided with adequate guarantees of compliance.

8. Data Transfer Outside the EU
This website is hosted on Cloudflare infrastructure. Cloudflare processes data in accordance with the GDPR and has implemented appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, for any transfer of personal data outside the European Economic Area.

9. User Rights
Pursuant to Articles 15–22 of the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data (Art. 15).
• Request rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16).
• Request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten") (Art. 17).
• Request restriction of processing (Art. 18).
• Data portability (Art. 20).
• Object to processing (Art. 21).
• Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal (Art. 7(3)).
• Lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali — www.garanteprivacy.it).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@artverse.it.

10. Changes to This Policy
ARTVERSE reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date. Users are encouraged to periodically review this page.

11. Contact
For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at info@artverse.it.