Information about the Data Controller

The Traveling Brain by Federica Maulini
Via Molino d’Anna 3, 21010 Montegrino Valtravaglia (VA) — Italy
Email: thetravelingbrain@gmail.com
Website: www.thetravelingbrain.it

Scope and Acceptance

This Privacy Policy describes the methods of collection, use, and sharing of personal data within the context of using the website www.thetravelingbrain.it (hereinafter, the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, the user accepts what is stated in this policy. If you do not wish to consent, please do not use the Site.

Types of Data Collected

• Voluntarily Provided Data: first name, last name, email address, phone number (collected via contact forms and newsletter subscription).
• Navigation Data: cookies and usage data collected through Google Analytics (with anonymized IP) and similar technologies.

The provision of data is optional, but necessary to respond to contact requests or to receive the newsletter.

Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

• Management of contact requests — legal basis: execution of pre-contractual measures (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter b GDPR).
• Sending of newsletters and promotional communications — legal basis: explicit consent of the data subject (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter a GDPR).
• Anonymous statistical analysis (Site improvement) via Google Analytics — legal basis: legitimate interest of the controller (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter f GDPR).

Retention Period

Personal data is retained for a period not exceeding **12 months** from the time it is provided, unless otherwise requested by the data subject or legal obligations require different timelines.

Access and Sharing of Data

Personal data is not transferred to third parties for purposes other than those indicated, except in cases strictly necessary for the provision of services. The main entities / categories with whom data is shared are:

• Hosting: Rocket Hosting — technical management of the Site.
• Newsletter: Brevo (Sendinblue) — platform for managing mailing lists and sending communications.
• Statistical analysis: Google Analytics (with anonymized IP).

External providers act as data processors and are bound by specific contractual agreements compliant with the GDPR.

Cookies

The Site uses technical cookies, statistical cookies (Google Analytics with anonymized IP) and, subject to the user’s choice, third-party cookies for marketing and tracking purposes in newsletters (Brevo). For detailed information on cookies and how to manage consent, consult the Cookie Policy.

Data Subject Rights

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the data subject has the right to:

• obtain access to their personal data;
• request rectification or erasure;
• obtain restriction of processing;
• object to processing for legitimate reasons;
• withdraw consent at any time (without prejudice to the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal);
• request data portability;
• lodge a complaint with the Supervisory Authority for the protection of personal data.

To exercise your rights: write to thetravelingbrain@gmail.com.

Withdrawal of Consent

It is possible to withdraw consent to the sending of the newsletter or to other processing based on consent at any time by writing to: thetravelingbrain@gmail.com. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal itself.

Data Security

The Controller adopts appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. However, absolute security of information transmitted via the internet cannot be guaranteed.

Links to External Services

The Site may include links to third-party sites or services not managed by the Controller. This policy does not apply to external sites: it is recommended to consult their respective privacy policies.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

The Controller may modify or update this Policy. Any changes will be published on this page and will be effective from the date indicated. It is recommended to periodically consult this page for any updates.