Information pursuant to Articles 13-14 of the European Regulation 2016/679 “GDPR”
Sicilitude (hereinafter “the Company”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This notice describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in relation to the services we offer, which include genealogical reconstructions, the design of personalized tourist itineraries, and administrative and linguistic support services for expats relocating to Sicily.
Data Controller
The Data Controller is Sicilitude, with registered office at via Romagna 51, Siracusa, Italy, reachable at the email address info@sicilitude.com.
1. Types of Personal Data Processed
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Personal and contact Information: name, surname, date and place of birth, address, email, phone number.
- Genealogical information: data relating to your ancestors and family members, historical documents, civil records.
- Travel preferences: destinations of interest, accommodation preferences, special requirements.
- Payment data: information necessary to process financial transactions.
- Sensitive data: any information revealing racial or ethnic origin, health status (only if strictly necessary and with your explicit consent).
- Administrative documentation: copies of identification documents, tax identification number, residence permits, certificates required for administrative procedures.
- Linguistic information: language preferences, level of proficiency in the Italian language, translation or interpretation needs.
2. Purposes and Legal Basis of Processing
Your personal data are processed for the following purposes:
- Provision of requested services: to provide genealogical reconstruction services, organization of personalized tourist itineraries, and administrative and linguistic support to expats relocating to Sicily. The legal basis is the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6, paragraph 1, letter b GDPR).
- Commercial communications: to send you promotional communications and updates about our services, upon your explicit consent. The legal basis is consent (Art. 6, paragraph 1, letter a GDPR).
- Legal obligations: to comply with legal obligations, regulations, or EU directives, including those related to immigration and residence. The legal basis is compliance with a legal obligation (Art. 6, paragraph 1, letter c GDPR).
3. Methods of Processing
Data processing is carried out using electronic and manual tools, in compliance with the security measures provided by law, to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
4. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties
Your personal data may be disclosed to third parties (External Data Processors) within the European Union, who are regularly contracted by the Company and offer adequate security guarantees. These include:
- Collaborators and Service Providers:
- Professionals assisting in genealogical research, archival entities.
- Tour operators, local guides, accommodation facilities.
- Legal, accounting, and tax consultants for administrative procedures.
- Translators and interpreters for linguistic services.
- Technological Providers: software developers, website managers, hosting and cloud services.
- Public Entities and Competent Authorities: administrative offices, government entities, and real estate agencies for the fulfillment of bureaucratic and administrative procedures.
The complete list of these entities is available upon request.
5. Data Retention
Data will be retained for the time necessary to provide the requested services and to fulfill legal obligations, including those related to immigration and residence. For marketing purposes, data will be retained until consent is withdrawn or for the maximum period allowed by law.
6. Transfer of Data Abroad
Should it be necessary to transfer your personal data to third countries outside the European Union, this will occur in compliance with applicable legal provisions, ensuring an adequate level of data protection.
7. Rights of the Data Subject
At any time, you may exercise the rights provided by Articles 15-22 of the GDPR, including:
- Access to your personal data.
- Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure of data (right to be forgotten).
- Restriction of processing.
- Objection to processing.
- Data Portability.
- Withdrawal of Consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
To exercise these rights, contact the Data Controller at the email address info@sicilitude.com.
8. Complaint to the Supervisory Authority
If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates current regulations, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority.
9. Extended Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are saved on your device when you visit a website. They serve to improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and allowing the site to function correctly.
Cookies Used by This Site
Our site uses:
- Technical Cookies: necessary for the proper functioning of the site and do not require your consent.
- Navigation Cookies: keep the user session active.
- Preference Cookies: store your choices (e.g., language, geographic area).
- Third-Party Analytical Cookies: help us understand how users interact with the site through data collected anonymously and in aggregate form (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Profiling and Marketing Cookies: used only with your consent, to send you advertising in line with your preferences.
Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For example:
- Internet Explorer: go to “Tools” > “Internet Options” > “Privacy” tab.
- Firefox: go to “Options” > “Privacy & Security”.
- Safari: go to “Preferences” > “Privacy”.
- Chrome: go to “Settings” > “Privacy and security” > “Cookies and other site data”.
For more information, visit www.youronlinechoices.com/it/le-tue-scelte.
10. Third-Party Cookies Used
- Google Analytics: for site traffic statistics.
- Social Media: sharing buttons (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
- The respective privacy policies are available on the social media sites.
11. Changes to the Privacy Policy
This notice may be subject to changes. We recommend that you periodically consult this page to stay informed about any updates.
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Last updated: [28th January 2025]