Privacy Policy

Information provided pursuant to Article 13 of EU Regulation 2016/679 (hereinafter the GDPR)

General information

Data subjects are hereby informed (pursuant to Article 4(1) of the GDPR) of the following general principles, which apply to all aspects of data processing:

  • all data is processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner in relation to the data subject, in accordance with the general principles set out in Article 5 of the GDPR;
  • specific security measures are observed to prevent data loss, unlawful or improper use, and unauthorised access.

Contact details and rights of data subjects

  • The Data Controller is the undersigned company EpyonVivida S.R.L., in the person of its pro-tempore legal representative, whom data subjects may contact to exercise all rights provided for in Articles 15–21 of the GDPR (right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability and objection), as well as to withdraw any consent previously given; In the event of a failure to respond to their requests, data subjects may lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority for the protection of personal data (GDPR – Article 13(2)(d)).

Contact details of the Data Controller

Address: Piazza Velasca 5, 20122 Milan

Address: Via Verdi 23, 29121 Piacenza

Telephone (Milan office): +39 02 89 012 715 – Telephone (Piacenza office): +39 0523 48 55 44 – Email: info@epyonvivida.it.

Browsing data

The IT systems and software procedures used to operate this website acquire, during their normal operation, some personal data whose transmission is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols. This information is not collected to be associated with identified data subjects, but by its very nature could, through processing and association with data held by third parties, allow users to be identified. This category of data includes the IP addresses or domain names of the computers used by users connecting to the site, the URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) addresses of the resources requested, the time of the request, the method used to submit the request to the server, the size of the file obtained in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the response given by the server (successful, error, etc.) and other parameters relating to the user’s operating system and IT environment.

Purpose and legal basis of the processing
(GDPR Article 13(1)(c))
This data is used solely for the purpose of obtaining statistical information on the use of the website and to verify its correct functioning. The data may also be used to ascertain liability in the event of hypothetical cybercrimes against the website (legitimate interests of the data controller).
Scope of disclosure
(GDPR-Art.13, paragraph 1, letters e, f)
The data may be processed exclusively by internal staff who are duly authorised and trained in data processing (GDPR Article 29) or by any parties responsible for maintaining the web platform (in which case they are appointed as external data processors) and will not be disclosed to other parties, disseminated or transferred to countries outside the EU. It may only be made available to the competent authorities in the event of an investigation.
Data retention period
(GDPR Art. 13, paragraph 2, letter a)
Data is normally retained for short periods of time, with the exception of any extensions related to investigative activities.
Provision
(GDPR Art. 13, paragraph 2, letter f) The data is not provided by the data subject but is automatically collected by the website’s technological systems.
The data is not provided by the data subject but is collected automatically by the website’s technological systems.

Cookies

What are cookies: Cookies are short text fragments (letters and/or numbers) that allow the web server to store information on the client (the browser) for reuse during the same visit to the website (session cookies) or subsequently, even days later (persistent cookies). Cookies are stored, according to the user’s preferences, by the individual browser on the specific device used (computer, tablet, smartphone). Similar technologies, such as web beacons, clear GIFs and all forms of local storage introduced with HTML5, may be used to collect information on user behaviour and the use of services. In the remainder of this policy, we will refer to cookies and all similar technologies simply by using the term “cookies”.

Possible types of first-party cookies and how to manage preferences

CATEGORY PURPOSE PREFERENCE MANAGEMENT
Navigation or session cookies To ensure normal navigation and use of the website Using the main web browsers, you can:

  • Block the receipt of all (or some) types of cookies by default
  • View the detailed list of cookies used
  • Remove all or some of the installed cookies

For information on browser settings, see the relevant section. Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the usability of the website.

Analytical cookies Collect information on the number of visitors and the pages viewed
Functional cookies Enable navigation based on a set of selected criteria
Profiling cookies Create user profiles in order to send advertising messages in line with preferences

The website may contain links to third-party sites and third-party cookies; for further information, please consult the privacy policies of any linked sites.

Managing preferences via major web browsers

You can choose whether or not to accept cookies by using your browser settings (please note that, by default, almost all web browsers are set to automatically accept cookies). The setting can be modified and defined specifically for different websites and web applications. Furthermore, the best browsers allow you to set different preferences for ‘first-party’ and ‘third-party’ cookies. Usually, cookie settings are configured via the ‘Preferences’, ‘Tools’ or ‘Options’ menu.

Below are links to guides on managing cookies for the main browsers:

Further information

For further information or to exercise the rights referred to in Articles 15 to 22 of the European General Data Protection Regulation No. 679/16, you may contact the Data Controller using the contact details provided on the website.

Specific services

The website may contain data collection forms designed to provide users with certain services or functionalities (e.g. requesting information, registration, etc.).

Purpose and legal basis of processing
(GDPR Article 13(1)(c))
The identification and contact details required to respond to data subjects’ requests are requested. Submission of the request is subject to specific, freely given and informed consent (GDPR-Art. 6, para. 1, letter a).
Scope of disclosure
(GDPR-Art. 13, para. 1, letters e, f)
The data is processed exclusively by personnel who are duly authorised and trained in data processing (GDPR Art. 29) or by any parties responsible for maintaining the web platform or providing the service (in which case they are appointed as external data processors). The data will not be disclosed or transferred to countries outside the EU.
Data retention period
(GDPR Art. 13, paragraph 2, letter a)
Data is retained for a period compatible with the purpose of collection.
Provision
(GDPR Art. 13, para. 2, letter f) The data is not provided by the data subject but is automatically collected by the website’s technological systems.
The provision of data relating to mandatory fields is necessary in order to receive a response, whilst optional fields are intended to provide staff with additional information to facilitate contact.

Data provided voluntarily by the user

The optional, explicit and voluntary sending of emails and/or post to the addresses indicated on this website entails the subsequent collection of the sender’s address, which is necessary to respond to enquiries, as well as any other personal data included in the message. Should the sender submit their CV to apply for a professional position, they remain solely responsible for the relevance and accuracy of the data sent. Please note that any CVs lacking authorisation for data processing will be immediately deleted.

Updates to the Policy

Please note that this policy may be subject to periodic review, including in relation to relevant legislation and case law. In the event of significant changes, appropriate notice will be given on the website’s home page for a reasonable period of time. However, data subjects are encouraged to consult this policy periodically.