Privacy Policy

Privacy & Cookies Policy

Effective Date: May 2025

Welcome to luciagiammarinaro.com, the official website of Dr. Lucia Giammarinaro, psychologist and Life Design Specialist. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679 – GDPR), the Italian Data Protection Code (Legislative Decree no. 196/2003, as amended), and the guidelines of the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali).

1. Data Controller

Name: Dr. Lucia Giammarinaro
Email: privacy@luciagiammarinaro.com
Registered Office: [Insert Address]
VAT Number: [Insert VAT Number]

2. Data Protection Officer (DPO)

A Data Protection Officer has not been appointed, as it is not required under Article 37 of the GDPR for the activities carried out.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide psychological consultations, Life Design services, and related activities. Communication: To respond to inquiries and provide information about our services. Legal Obligations: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Consent: For any processing activities that require your explicit consent, such as newsletter subscriptions.
  • The legal bases for processing are:
  • Article 6(1)(a) GDPR: Consent Article 6(1)(b) GDPR: Performance of a contract Article 6(1)(c) GDPR: Compliance with a legal obligation Article 6(1)(f) GDPR: Legitimate interests pursued by the controller

  • 4. Data Collection Methods

    We collect personal data through:

  • Contact Forms: When you submit inquiries or requests. Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our mailing list. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: As detailed in our Cookie Policy. Third-Party Services: Such as scheduling platforms and analytics tools.
  • 5. Types of Data Collected

    The personal data we collect may include:

  • Identification Data: Name, surname, and contact information. Professional Data: Occupation and areas of interest. Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information. Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services.
  • 6. Data Recipients

    Your personal data may be shared with: Service Providers: Third-party providers who assist in operating our website and services. Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights. Professional Bodies: Such as the Ordine degli Psicologi, if necessary for compliance.We ensure that all third parties respect the security of your personal data and comply with the law.

    7. International Data Transfers

    We do not transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). If such transfers become necessary, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

    8. Data Retention

    We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

  • Contact Data: Retained for up to 12 months after the last communication. Service Data: Retained for up to 10 years, in compliance with legal obligations. Newsletter Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.
  • 9. Data Subject Rights

    Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Obtain confirmation of whether we process your personal data and access to that data. Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions. Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances. Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format. Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing. Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal
  • To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@luciagiammarinaro.com.

    10. Right to Lodge a Complaint

    If you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali

    Piazza Venezia, 11 – 00187 Rome, Italy

    Website: www.garanteprivacy.it

    11. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

    We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significant effects concerning you.

    12. Security Measures

    We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including:

  • Encryption: To protect data during transmission. Access Controls: To restrict access to personal data. Regular Monitoring: To detect and respond to potential vulnerabilities.
  • 13. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

    14. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

    If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@luciagiammarinaro.com.