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Privacy and Cookie Policy

Last update: October 30, 2025

1. Why this notice

This Privacy Policy describes how the website www.sicilyactive.com manages the processing of personal data of users who visit it, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003 as amended by Legislative Decree 101/2018.

This notice applies solely to the website sicilyactive.com and not to any other external websites that may be accessed through links.

2. Data Controller

The Data Controller is Sicily Active di Ivano Lupini, located at Via Trapani 116 – 98035 Giardini Naxos (ME), VAT no. 03413330832.

Tel: (+39) 334 263 2697 – Email: info@sicilyactive.com

3. Purposes and legal bases

  • Website operation (technical and security cookies) – legal basis: legitimate interest.
  • Responding to requests sent via forms or email – legal basis: execution of pre-contractual or contractual measures.
  • Statistical analysis and content improvement – legal basis: consent (when not fully anonymized) or legitimate interest if strictly necessary and anonymized.
  • Marketing/remarketing (Google, Meta, Microsoft) – legal basis: consent.

4. Methods, place and duration of processing

Data are processed using IT tools in compliance with principles of lawfulness, transparency, and data minimization. Processing takes place at the Data Controller’s registered office or through technical providers ensuring adequate security (hosting, maintenance, analytics). Data are retained for the time strictly necessary for the stated purposes or as required by law.

5. Types of data processed

a) Browsing data

During normal operation, the IT systems and software procedures of this website acquire some personal data, whose transmission is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols (e.g., IP addresses, browser type, operating system, date/time, pages visited). These data are used in aggregated and anonymous form for statistical and security purposes.

b) Data voluntarily provided by the user

Sending voluntary and explicit messages to the email addresses indicated on the site entails the subsequent acquisition of the sender’s address and any other personal data included in the message, necessary to respond to requests.

6. Cookies and other tracking tools

This site uses technical, analytical, and profiling/marketing cookies. Consent is collected and managed via CookieYes, in compliance with Google Consent Mode v2 and the IAB TCF 2.2 framework. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking “Manage cookies” in the site footer.

Technical cookies (always active)

Required for the correct functioning of the website, content delivery, consent management, and security.

Third-party services (activated only upon consent)

Note: If consent is not provided, marketing and measurement scripts will operate in limited mode or remain disabled, based on the banner and Consent Mode settings.

Consent preferences

You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking the “Consent preferences” button above. This will reopen the cookie banner, allowing you to update your choices or immediately withdraw your consent.

7. Managing cookies in browsers (updated 2025)

8. System logs

For security and maintenance purposes, this site and third-party services may collect system logs (events) that may include IP addresses, date/time, and activities performed.

9. User rights

At any time, you may exercise your rights under Articles 15–22 of the GDPR (access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, portability) by writing to info@sicilyactive.com. You may also lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority.

10. Links to external sites

This website may contain links to third-party sites not managed by the Data Controller. The Controller is not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

11. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated. The latest version is published on this page, with the revision date indicated below.

Last modified: 30/10/2025