Last updated: July 19, 2025
Versione in italiano disponibile qui: Privacy Policy
This blog, built on WordPress and operated by Franco Simonini, is fully compliant with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). This policy explains how user data is collected and processed transparently and responsibly.
📌 Purpose of the Website
This blog serves informational and community purposes. Personal data may be collected and processed for:
- Managing user comments
- Sending notifications and newsletters
- Displaying advertisements
✍️ User Comments and Content
When a user submits a comment:
- We collect their name, email address, IP address, and comment content.
- This data is used solely for publishing and moderating the content.
- ➡️ It is not shared with third parties.
🧑🎨 Gravatar Integration
To display profile images next to comments, this site uses Gravatar, a service by Automattic Inc.:
- An anonymized hash of the commenter’s email is generated.
- This hash may be sent to Gravatar servers to check for an associated profile.
- If found, the profile image will appear next to the comment.
➡️ Gravatar may process IP addresses and the email hash. Data may be transferred to the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses in accordance with GDPR. View Automattic’s Privacy Policy
📬 Newsletter and Notifications
When a user subscribes:
- We request explicit consent through an unchecked checkbox.
- A double opt-in system is in place (confirmation via email).
- Users may revoke consent at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every message.
🧠 Third-Party Advertising
This blog displays ads (e.g., via Google AdSense) which may automatically collect:
- IP address and browsing data
- Device type, operating system, browser
- Cookies and online identifiers
➡️ Ad data is collected solely by external networks for promotional and analytical purposes. View Google AdSense’s Privacy Policy
🍪 Cookie Policy
- We use technical cookies to ensure site functionality.
- Third-party cookies may be used for ad personalization.
- A consent banner is displayed at first access, as required by EU law.
🔐 Data Storage and Security
- User data is stored only for the necessary time period.
- Appropriate technical measures are in place (e.g., HTTPS, secure backups).
- ➡️ Data is never shared or sold to third parties.
👥 Data Controller
Data Controller: Franco SImonini Email: info@infosim.it
Third-party services used:
- Google AdSense
- [Email platform name]
- Gravatar (Automattic Inc.)
- [Any commenting or plugin services]
🧾 User Rights
Under the GDPR, users are entitled to:
- Access their personal data
- Request correction, deletion, or restriction
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- File a complaint with a supervisory authority
Requests and inquiries may be sent via email to info@infosim.it
