PRIVACY POLICY FOR PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING

pursuant to articles 13 and 14 of EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR)

1. DATA CONTROLLER

Studio Legale Ometto e Calzavara
Data Controller: Avv. Pier Giorgio Ometto
Registered office: Via Roma 128, Pianiga (VE), Italy
Email: info@studiolegaleomettoecalzavara.com
Website: www.studiolegaleomettoecalzavara.com

2. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER CONTACT DETAILS

Currently, no Data Protection Officer (DPO) has been appointed as the requirements of article 37 of the GDPR do not apply. For any matters related to personal data processing, you may contact the Data Controller directly at the above contact details.

3. PURPOSES AND LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

Personal data collected through this website is processed for the following purposes:

A) Management of contact requests and legal consultations

  • Data processed: name, surname, email address, telephone number, subject of the request and content of communications

  • Legal basis:

    • Art. 6, paragraph 1, letter b) GDPR (performance of pre-contractual measures taken at the request of the data subject)

    • Art. 6, paragraph 1, letter f) GDPR (legitimate interest of the controller to provide legal assistance)

  • Collection methods:

    • Automated chat system (bot) available on the website, active 24 hours a day

    • "Contact us" buttons and links on the site that allow direct email sending to info@studiolegaleomettoecalzavara.com

B) Legal compliance and professional obligations

  • Data processed: all data provided within the professional relationship

  • Legal basis: Art. 6, paragraph 1, letter c) GDPR (compliance with legal obligations) and art. 6, paragraph 1, letter f) GDPR (legitimate interest for compliance with professional obligations of the legal profession)

4. CATEGORIES OF DATA PROCESSED

Identification Data

  • Name and surname

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

Communication-related data

  • Subject of the request

  • Content of communications and consultations

  • Date and time of communications

Sensitive data: This website does not intentionally collect special categories of personal data (formerly sensitive data). However, given the nature of legal activity, communications may contain sensitive data related to the data subject's legal situation. Such data will be processed exclusively for purposes strictly related to the requested professional service.

5. PROCESSING METHODS

Personal data is processed using automated and manual tools, with logic strictly related to the indicated purposes and, in any case, in a manner that ensures the security and confidentiality of the data.

Processing is carried out through:

  • Computer systems and management software

  • Paper archives

  • Electronic communication systems

  • Automated chat bot for initial collection of requests

6. DATA COMMUNICATION AND DISCLOSURE

Communication to third parties

Personal data may be communicated to:

Professional partners for international consultations:

  • Cristiana Cesarotto - for consultations related to the Saudi Arabian market

  • Stefania Alessi - for consultations related to the Saudi Arabian market

Communication occurs based on the legitimate interest of the controller to provide a complete and qualified service, particularly for assistance in expansion to Middle Eastern markets.

Other subjects:

  • Technical consultants and experts when necessary for professional service

  • Judicial and supervisory authorities when required by law

  • IT service providers for system maintenance (with data protection agreements)

Disclosure

Personal data is not subject to disclosure.

7. DATA TRANSFER TO THIRD COUNTRIES

Website hosting

The website is hosted on Hostinger servers, whose data centers are located in:

  • Europe: France, Germany, Lithuania, United Kingdom, Netherlands

  • Other areas: USA, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Brazil

For transfers to non-EU countries, Hostinger applies adequate guarantees as required by the GDPR.

International consultations

Data may be transferred to Saudi Arabia for specialist consultations through the professional partners mentioned above, based on specific contractual guarantees compliant with articles 44 et seq. of the GDPR.

8. RETENTION PERIOD

Personal data will be retained for the time strictly necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Information requests without follow-up: maximum 6 months from collection

  • Clients and professional relationships: for the entire duration of the relationship and for the subsequent 10 years, in compliance with retention obligations required by professional legal regulations

  • Data for tax compliance: 10 years from termination of the relationship

9. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS

In accordance with articles 15-22 of the GDPR, the data subject has the right to:

  • Access (art. 15): obtain confirmation of the existence of their data and receive a copy

  • Rectification (art. 16): obtain correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Erasure (art. 17): obtain deletion of data (right to be forgotten)

  • Restriction (art. 18): obtain restriction of processing

  • Portability (art. 20): receive data in structured format and transmit it to another controller

  • Objection (art. 21): object to processing for legitimate reasons

  • Withdrawal of consent: when processing is based on consent

How to exercise rights

Rights may be exercised by sending a request to:

Limitations on rights

The above rights may be limited when their exercise would prejudice:

  • Professional confidentiality obligations of the lawyer

  • The right of defense in court

  • Retention obligations required by law

10. RIGHT TO LODGE A COMPLAINT

The data subject has the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority:

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Piazza Venezia, 11 - 00187 Roma, Italy
Tel: +39 06.696771
Email: protocollo@gpdp.it
PEC: protocollo@pec.gpdp.it

11. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

Technical cookies

The site uses exclusively technical cookies necessary for the functioning of the site and the automated chat system. These cookies do not require consent under current regulations.

Absence of profiling cookies

The site does not use profiling, analytics or third-party cookies for advertising purposes.

12. DATA SECURITY

Adequate technical and organizational measures have been implemented to ensure an appropriate level of security for the risk, including:

  • Communication encryption (HTTPS protocol)

  • Backup and recovery systems

  • Data access controls

  • Staff training on data protection

13. CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY

This privacy policy may be modified at any time. Changes will be published on this page with indication of the last update date.

Last update date: 26/7/2025

Version: 1.5

For any clarification regarding this privacy policy or the processing carried out, please contact the Data Controller at the above contact details.