Privacy Policy

This notice explains how personal data are processed when users visit www.francobianchini.it and use the available services, pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable national laws.

Data Controller

Bianchini srl
Via G. Amendola 25, 37052 Casaleone (VR), Italy
Email: info@francobianchini.it

Categories of personal data

1. Browsing data

The IT systems and software procedures used to operate this website acquire, during their normal operation, certain personal data whose transmission is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols. This may include, by way of example: IP addresses, browser identifiers, technical logs and navigation-related data.

Such data are used to obtain aggregated statistics on website usage, manage security and ensure the website functions properly.

2. Data provided voluntarily by the user

Submitting personal data via contact forms, catalogue or information requests, client area registration and/or newsletter subscription implies the acquisition of the data necessary to handle the request (e.g., name, email address, contact details and message content).

3. Cookie preferences data

The preferences expressed by the user regarding cookies are stored and managed as described in the Cookie Policy.

Purposes and legal bases

• Handling requests and contacts: replying to users and providing the requested information/services.
  Legal basis: performance of pre-contractual or contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
• Client area registration and access: account creation and management, authentication and access to reserved services.
  Legal basis: performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and, where applicable, compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR).
• Newsletters and marketing communications: sending updates and promotional communications.
  Legal basis: the user’s consent, withdrawable at any time (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
• Analytics and marketing via cookies and similar technologies: measuring website performance and carrying out marketing activities (e.g., remarketing) through cookies and similar tools.
  Legal basis: consent expressed through the cookie banner (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and ePrivacy rules).
• Compliance and protection: complying with legal obligations, preventing abuse/fraud and protecting the Controller’s rights (including in legal proceedings).
  Legal basis: legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR) and/or legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

Processing methods

Personal data are processed using IT and telematic tools, in accordance with the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency and data minimisation. Appropriate technical and organisational security measures are adopted to prevent unauthorised access, loss, unlawful use or disclosure.

Providing data

Providing data is necessary to reply to requests and deliver services (e.g., contacts, client area). Providing data for marketing purposes and the use of non-essential cookies is optional. Failure to provide the necessary data may prevent the requested service from being provided.

Data retention

Data are retained for the time strictly necessary to achieve the purposes above and, in particular:

• Contact requests: for the time needed to handle the request and in any case no longer than 24 months.
• Client area: for the duration of the contractual relationship and as required by applicable laws.
• Newsletter/marketing: until consent is withdrawn.
• Browsing and cookie data: as described in the Cookie Policy.

Data recipients

Data may be processed by external parties providing technical and organisational services (e.g., hosting, maintenance, newsletter delivery, analytics and marketing tools), appointed where required as Processors or acting as independent Controllers.

Main third-party services used (enabled, where applicable, only with consent):

• Brevo (newsletter)
• Google Analytics
• Meta Pixel
• Pinterest Tag

Transfers outside the EU/EEA

Where personal data are transferred outside the European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards under the GDPR are applied (e.g., adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses).

Data subject rights

Users may exercise the rights set out in Articles 15-22 GDPR, including: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, objection, and withdrawal of consent (without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal). Users may also lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

Contacts

For privacy-related requests or questions: info@francobianchini.it.

Cookies

For detailed information on cookies, their categories and how to manage preferences, please refer to the Cookie Policy.

Changes to this notice

This notice may be updated. Any material changes will be published on this page, indicating the updated date.

Last update: 16 January 2026