PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: 12 January 2026
Effective Date: 12 January 2026
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TITOLARE DEL TRATTAMENTO
Percepta Design Studio di Francesco Ceciliani
Via Perroncito, 2
22030 Proserpio (Como), Italy
Email: fra.ceciliani@gmail.com
P. IVA: 04091560138
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- INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect the following personal information:
A) From Contact Forms:
- Name and Surname
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Service type (radio selection)
- Message/project description
B) Automatically Collected Data:
- IP address (anonymized via Google Analytics)
- Device type and browser
- Pages visited and time spent
- Traffic source
- Cookies and unique identifiers
C) For Newsletter (when activated):
- Email address
- Name (optional)
- Subscription date
- Content preferences
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- HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
A) RESPONDING TO YOUR REQUESTS
Legal basis: Contract execution / GDPR consent checkbox
Purpose: Contact you about consultations, send proposals
Retention: 12 months, then automatic deletion
B) MEASURING WEBSITE PERFORMANCE (Google Analytics)
Legal basis: Cookie consent (banner)
Purpose: Understand how users interact with the site, improve UX
Retention: 14 months (then anonymized)
C) ADVERTISING & RETARGETING (Meta Pixel)
Legal basis: Cookie consent (banner)
Purpose: Track conversions, show relevant ads on Facebook/Instagram
Retention: 180 days
D) NEWSLETTER & MARKETING (when activated)
Legal basis: Explicit consent (double opt-in)
Purpose: Send updates about services and content
Retention: Until unsubscription
Right: Unsubscribe anytime via link in emails
E) SITE SECURITY
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
Purpose: Prevent attacks, spam, fraud
Retention: 7-30 days for server logs
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- HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
A) GOOGLE ANALYTICS 4
Provider: Google LLC (USA)
Data transferred: IP (anonymized), session ID, URLs, device type,
referrer, session duration
Legal basis: Cookie consent
Protection: IP anonymization + Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)
Privacy link: https://policies.google.com/privacy
B) META PIXEL (Facebook/Instagram)
Provider: Meta Platforms Inc. (USA)
Data transferred: Email (hashed), device ID, conversion event, URL
Legal basis: Cookie consent
Protection: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)
Privacy link: https://www.facebook.com/policies_center/
C) ARUBA (HOSTING & EMAIL)
Provider: Aruba S.p.A. (ITALY)
Data: Contact form contents, server logs, emails
Legal basis: Service contract
Protection: Data center in Italy, ISO 27001, TLS encryption
Privacy link: https://www.aruba.it/it/privacy.aspx
D) WPFORMS (CONTACT FORM)
Provider: WP Forms LLC (USA)
Data: Name, email, message (stored on your Aruba server, not on WP
Forms servers)
Legal basis: Contract execution
Protection: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)
Privacy link: https://wpforms.com/privacy-policy/
E) NEWSLETTER SERVICE (when activated)
[To be updated when you choose: Mailchimp/Brevo/Substack/etc.]
Data: Email, name, subscription date
Legal basis: Explicit consent (double opt-in)
Right: Unsubscribe anytime
F) OTHER DISCLOSURES
We do not sell data to third parties. We may disclose data only if:
- Required by law or court order
- To protect our rights, property, or security
- In case of merger/acquisition (with notice)
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- INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS (USA)
Some providers (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, WP Forms) have servers in
the USA. These transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses
(SCC – Art. 46 GDPR), ensuring data protection equivalent to EU level.
RIGHT TO OBJECT: You can refuse Analytics and Meta cookies via the
banner, or contact us at fra.ceciliani@gmail.com for alternatives.
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- YOUR GDPR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
✓ Access: Request a copy of your data
✓ Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
✓ Erasure: Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
✓ Restriction: Limit how we process your data
✓ Portability: Receive your data in readable format
✓ Objection: Refuse processing for marketing/profiling
✓ Complaint: Report violations to the Data Protection Authority
To exercise these rights, email: fra.ceciliani@gmail.com
We will respond within 30 days (max 90 days for complex requests).
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- DATA RETENTION
| Data Category | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form data | 12 months |
| Google Analytics | 14 months |
| Meta Pixel | 180 days |
| Server logs | 30 days |
| Newsletter | Until unsubscription |
After these periods, data is deleted or anonymized automatically.
We may retain data longer if required by law (accounting = 10 years).
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- COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
For detailed information about cookies we use, durations, and how to
manage your preferences, see our Cookie Policy:
https://www.perceptastudio.com/cookie-policy/
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- SECURITY
We use reasonable security measures to protect your data:
- TLS/SSL encryption on the entire site
- Aruba hosting with protected data center and daily backups
- Limited access (only Francesco Ceciliani)
- Firewall and DDoS protection
However, no system is 100% secure. You transmit data at your own risk.
If we discover a breach, we will notify you within 72 hours.
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- THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our site contains links to:
- LinkedIn (Percepta Studio profile)
- Instagram (Percepta Studio profile)
We are not responsible for their privacy policies. Review theirs before
sharing data.
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- POLICY UPDATES
We may update this policy anytime. Significant changes will be notified
via email or site notice. Continued use after updates = acceptance of
the new policy.
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- CONTACT & COMPLAINTS
Questions about privacy?
📧 fra.ceciliani@gmail.com
Data Protection Authority complaint:
https://www.garanteprivacy.it
Email: protocollo@gpdp.it
Address: Piazza di Monte Citorio, 121 – 00186 Roma
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Privacy Policy generated in compliance with GDPR (EU 2016/679).
