Privacy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 09/02/2025

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller of the personal data collected through the website In Viaggio Con Ricky – Travel Blog is a natural person. For information, requests, or to exercise your rights, please contact the Data Controller using the details provided in section 10. Contacts.

2. Types of Data Collected and Purpose

Google Analytics:
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). This tool collects anonymous data about site usage (such as traffic statistics, device information, anonymized IP address, etc.) to improve user experience and optimize content. The collected data is processed in an aggregated form and does not allow for the direct identification of users.

Comments Plugin:
At the end of each article, there is a comments plugin. If a user decides to leave a comment, the personal data voluntarily provided (e.g., name, email address, website) will be processed solely for managing, publishing, and, if necessary, moderating the comments.

Affiliate Marketing Cookies:
The website uses third-party cookies for affiliate marketing purposes. Specifically, cookies from partners such as Booking, Civitatis, Discovercars, Get Your Guide, and Heymondo are employed. These cookies are used to track traffic sources and manage any commissions resulting from transactions originating through the site.

3. Data Processing Methods

Collected data is processed using automated tools and, if necessary, manually for purposes strictly related to those described above. Access to the data is restricted to the Data Controller and, if necessary, to third parties appointed as Data Processors (e.g., for technical assistance or site maintenance). Data is stored for the period strictly necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Data processing is carried out in accordance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws. The legal basis for processing data through Google Analytics and for managing comments is based on:

  • The explicit consent of the user, which can be withdrawn at any time;
  • The legitimate interest of the Data Controller to ensure the proper functioning and optimization of the website.

5. Cookies

The website uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Google Analytics Cookies: to anonymously analyze user traffic and behavior.
  • Affiliate Marketing Cookies: to monitor conversions and attribute any commissions to transactions generated through affiliate partners (Booking, Civitatis, Discovercars, Get Your Guide, and Heymondo).
  • Comments Management Cookies: to remember information entered in the comments form fields and facilitate moderation, if necessary.

Users can manage cookie preferences directly through their browser settings. For more information on how to disable cookies, please consult your browser’s help guide.

6. Sharing Data with Third Parties

Personal data collected is not sold or shared with third parties. However, to achieve the purposes outlined above, some data may be shared with third-party providers (e.g., Google for Google Analytics or affiliate marketing platforms) acting as Data Processors, in compliance with legal requirements.

7. International Data Transfers

Data related to Google Analytics may be transferred outside the European Economic Area. In such cases, the Data Controller undertakes to implement all security measures required by applicable law to ensure an adequate level of data protection.

8. User Rights

Under Articles 15 and following of the GDPR, users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data;
  • Request the correction or update of their data;
  • Request the deletion of their data (right to be forgotten);
  • Object to the processing of their data;
  • Request the restriction of processing;
  • Receive their data in a structured and commonly used format (data portability).

To exercise these rights, users can contact the Data Controller using the details provided in section 10. Contacts.

9. Changes to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be subject to changes over time. Any updates will be published on this page, so users are encouraged to review it periodically to stay informed.

10. Contacts

For any information or requests regarding the processing of personal data or to exercise your rights, please contact the Data Controller at the following email address: info@inviaggioconricky.it.