PRIVACY POLICY

(pursuant to Article 13 of EU Regulation 2016/679 – GDPR)

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller is:

Alfio Puglisi
Via Scalo Grande 14, 95024 Acireale (CT) – Italy
Email: alfiopuglisi@crossingcondotti.com
Tel: +39 02 86891160

2. Types of Data Processed

This website does not require or collect personal data directly from users.

No contact forms, booking systems, or user data entry fields are present on the website.

However, during navigation, certain technical data may be collected automatically.

Browsing Data

During navigation, the following data may be collected:

• IP address
• Date and time of access
• Browser and device type
• Pages visited

Data collected via Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC and/or Google Ireland Limited, to collect aggregated and anonymized statistical information on website usage, subject to user consent.

2.1 Links to Social Networks

The website may contain links to the Instagram profile “crossing_collection” on Instagram. Any interaction with this platform is governed by the privacy policies of the social network.

3. Purposes and Legal Basis of Processing

Data may be processed for the following purposes:

• Website operation and security
  Legal basis: legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
• Statistical analysis of website usage
  Legal basis: user consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

4. Methods of Processing

Processing is carried out using electronic and digital tools, with appropriate technical and organizational measures in place to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

5. Data Recipients

Data may be processed by:

• Authorized personnel of the Data Controller
• Altura Labs S.r.l., acting as the website hosting provider
• Google LLC and/or Google Ireland Limited (analytics services)

6. External Links and Third-Party Services

This website may provide users with contact options via telephone and may include links or redirections to third-party platforms, including The Thinking Traveller Ltd, based in the United Kingdom.

Any personal data voluntarily provided by users through such external channels (including telephone contact or third-party booking platforms) is processed independently by these entities, which act as separate Data Controllers.

The Data Controller of this website does not collect, access, or otherwise process personal data transmitted through such third-party services.

7. Data Transfers Outside the EU

The use of Google Analytics may involve the transfer of data to countries outside the European Union. Such transfers are carried out in accordance with the safeguards provided by Articles 44 et seq. of the GDPR.

8. Data Retention

• Analytics data: up to 24 months
• Technical browsing data: retained for the time strictly necessary for the proper functioning and security of the website

9. Data Subject Rights

Pursuant to Articles 15–22 of the GDPR, users have the right to:

• Access their personal data
• Request rectification or erasure
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority

Requests may be submitted to: alfiopuglisi@crossingcondotti.com

10. Nature of Data Provision

Users are not required to provide personal data to browse this website.

The use of analytical cookies is optional and subject to user consent.

COOKIE POLICY

(pursuant to EU Regulation 2016/679 and applicable Data Protection Authority Guidelines)

11. Types of Cookies Used

This website uses the following categories of cookies:

a) Technical cookies (necessary)

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. They do not require user consent.

b) Analytical cookies

This website uses Google Analytics to collect aggregated and anonymized information on website usage.

These cookies are activated only with the user's prior consent. Users can accept or reject cookies via the cookie banner and may modify their preferences at any time. IP anonymization is enabled where technically feasible. No profiling or marketing cookies are used.

12. Legal Basis

• Technical cookies → legitimate interest
• Analytical cookies → user consent

13. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies (deleted when the browser is closed)
• Persistent cookies (stored until expiration)

Analytical cookies are retained for a maximum of 13 months.