Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
INFORMATION NOTICE REGARDING THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA
This information notice is provided, pursuant to Article 13 of EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR), to users who interact with the website of Bottecchia Cicli Srl, accessible electronically at: www.bottecchia.com, corresponding to the homepage of the website.
This notice describes the management methods of the official company website only and not of any external websites that may be consulted by the user via links.
Additional information may be provided within the different access channels, divided according to the topics covered. Further notices may be included on the Site in relation to specific services.
Data Controller
Bottecchia Cicli Srl
Via E. Ferrari 15/17 – 30014 Cavarzere (VE)
Contact details: privacy@bottecchia.com
Purpose of Processing
The personal data voluntarily provided will be processed for the following purposes:
- browsing this website;
- interaction with social networks;
- handling contact requests and sending requested information;
- sending emails via newsletter;
- administrative and accounting activities and compliance with legal obligations.
With your consent, your personal data may also be used for marketing and advertising purposes, participation in prize contests, and bike tests.
Subscription to the newsletter allows inclusion in a mailing list through which promotional and commercial messages may also be sent.
Types of Data Processed and Collection Methods
Browsing Data – Log Files
It is possible to access the Site without providing any personal data. The IT systems and software procedures used to operate this website acquire, during normal operation, certain data (whose transmission is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols) not associated with directly identifiable users.
These include IP addresses, URI addresses of requested resources, request time, and server response codes.
These data do not provide personal identification and are collected in aggregate and anonymous form for purposes such as:
- verifying proper functioning of the Site;
- monitoring security;
- improving service quality;
- compiling usage statistics;
- investigating potential cyber crimes.
Data Provided Voluntarily by the User
The voluntary sending of emails to the addresses indicated on the site results in the acquisition of the sender’s address and related data necessary to respond to requests and/or provide the requested service.
Processing will comply with principles of fairness, lawfulness, transparency, and confidentiality as required by the GDPR.
Before activating specific services, appropriate information will be provided and, where necessary, consent will be requested. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
Legal Basis for Processing
Personal data are processed based on the user’s consent provided through use of the Site and its services.
Providing consent is optional. Refusal or withdrawal may prevent use of certain services.
Processing may also occur when necessary for:
- the legitimate interests of the Data Controller;
- compliance with legal obligations.
Browsing data processing is based on legitimate interest (Recital 47 GDPR).
Optional Nature of Data Provision
Except for browsing data, providing personal data is optional. Failure to provide such data may prevent access to certain services.
Processing Methods
Personal data are processed using automated tools for the time strictly necessary to achieve the purposes for which they were collected, in compliance with GDPR principles (Article 5).
Specific security measures are adopted to prevent data loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
Data Communication and Disclosure
Your data will not be disclosed but may be shared with companies contractually linked to the Data Controller, within GDPR limits.
Data will not be transferred abroad.
They may be shared with:
- IT service providers;
- consultants and professional firms;
- public authorities when required by law.
These parties act either as Data Processors or independent Data Controllers.
Data Retention Period
After service completion, data will be retained:
- for legal, historical, or statistical purposes (typically 10 years), or
- up to 5 years if no legal requirement applies.
After this period, data will be anonymized or deleted.
Automated Decision-Making
No automated decision-making or profiling processes are used on this website.
Minors
This Site is not intended for individuals under 16. No intentional data collection from minors occurs.
Data Subject Rights
Users may exercise their rights by contacting: privacy@bottecchia.com
Rights include:
- access to personal data;
- rectification;
- erasure (within 30 days);
- restriction of processing;
- data portability;
- objection to processing (e.g. newsletters).
Users may also lodge complaints with the authority: www.garanteprivacy.it or urp@gpdp.it
Cookie Policy
This website uses cookies to:
- personalize content and ads;
- provide social media features;
- analyze traffic.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Necessary cookies may be stored without consent; all others require permission.
Users can modify or withdraw consent at any time.
Browsing
Statistical analysis software collects aggregated and anonymous data to improve user experience.
Information Collection
Data collection may occur through:
- information requests;
- newsletter subscription;
- blog comments.
Cookies
Cookies help improve browsing experience but do not identify users personally.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is used to analyze website usage anonymously. Data may be transferred to Google servers in the United States.
Users can disable cookies via browser settings.
Third-Party Applications
Social media buttons (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) may track user activity if logged in.
Users should consult respective privacy policies.
Managing Cookies
Users can:
- accept or reject cookies via browser settings;
- modify preferences anytime.
Rejecting cookies may limit website functionality.
Browser Settings
Instructions for managing cookies are available for:
- Internet Explorer
- Safari
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Opera
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