In accordance with EU Regulation 679/2016 on data protection (GDPR), the processing of personal data is based on the principles of fairness, transparency, and the protection of confidentiality and the rights of the data subject. In the following privacy notice, you can see how we have implemented the new directives to ensure greater control and protection of personal data.

Data Controller and Data Processing Methods

Your personal data is processed by Comec S.r.l., located in Zona Ind. Loc. Belvedere 53034 Colle di Val d’Elsa (Siena), Italy, Tel. +39 0577 931927 – Fax +39 0577 905200, info@comecstampi.com, Tax Code, VAT No., and Siena Business Register No. 00219890522, REA No. 65952 – as the Data Controller – primarily using electronic methods and analytical tools, including statistical analysis.

Data Covered by This Privacy Notice

Your data, already acquired and stored in the archives of Comec S.r.l., as well as any additional data you may provide during your relationship with our company.

Purpose and Legal Basis of Data Processing

The processing of personal data, in compliance with the conditions set out in Article 6 of the GDPR, is intended to serve the following purposes:

  • Providing our services;
  • Compliance with legal obligations regarding accounting and invoicing;
  • Consultation, processing, and responding to your information requests;
  • Fulfilling any legal, regulatory, or statutory obligations, particularly in tax and fiscal matters;
  • Sending promotional and commercial offers, including profiling for marketing purposes;
  • Gathering information for statistical purposes and improving products and services;
  • Interacting with and displaying content from social networks and external platforms.

Data Retention Periods

All data processed for marketing purposes will be retained until the data subject exercises their right to object; if no objection is made, the data will be kept as long as Comec S.r.l. continues its business activities.

Categories of Recipients of the Data

Within our company, employees and external collaborators authorized by us to process data may have access to your personal data.

User Rights

At any time, as a data subject, you may exercise the rights provided under Articles 15 to 22 of the GDPR, including:

  1. Request confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you exists;
  2. Obtain information on the purposes of processing, the categories of personal data, the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the data has been or will be disclosed, and, where possible, the retention period;
  3. Request the rectification or erasure of data;
  4. Obtain the restriction of processing;
  5. Object to processing at any time, including for direct marketing purposes;
  6. Object to automated decision-making processes, including profiling;
  7. Lodge a complaint with the Supervisory Authority for Data Protection by following the procedures and guidelines published on the official website of the authority at www.garanteprivacy.it.

Contacts

The data controller is Comec S.r.l., located at Zona Ind. Loc. Belvedere 53034 Colle di Val d’Elsa (Siena), Italy, Tel. +39 0577 931927, Fax +39 0577 905200, info@comecstampi.com, Tax Code, VAT No., and Siena Business Register No. 00219890522, REA No. 65952.

Use of Cookies

In accordance with the provision of the Italian Data Protection Authority (hereinafter, the „Authority“) dated May 8, 2014, titled „Identification of simplified methods for providing information and obtaining consent for the use of cookies“ (hereinafter, the „Cookie Provision“), the Data Controller intends to inform you as follows.

What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small amount of data, often containing a unique anonymous identifier, that is sent to the browser from a web server and subsequently stored on the user’s hard drive. The cookie is then reread and recognized only by the website that sent it or by related websites upon subsequent visits.

The browser is the software that allows users to navigate the internet by displaying and transferring information to the hard drive of their computer. If the browser preferences are set to accept cookies, any website can send its cookies to the browser. However, to protect privacy, a website can only access the cookies it has sent, not those sent by other websites. In any case, cookies do not cause damage to the user’s computer.

How Cookies Are Used on This Website

This website does not use cookies to transmit personal information, nor does it use persistent cookies or tracking systems of any kind.

The use of session cookies (which are not permanently stored on the user’s computer and disappear when the browser is closed) is strictly limited to transmitting session identifiers (randomly generated numbers by the server) necessary to allow safe and efficient navigation of the site.

The session cookies used on this website avoid the use of other potentially harmful technologies that could compromise user privacy and do not allow the acquisition of personally identifiable data.

Google Analytics Cookies

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies, which are stored on your computer, to analyze user behavior on the site. The information generated by the cookie regarding your use of the website (including your IP address) is transmitted to Google and stored on its servers.

Google will use this information to track and analyze website usage and to generate reports on website activities. Google may also transfer this information to third parties if required by law or where such third parties process information on Google’s behalf.

Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser.

Collected Personal Data: Cookies and Usage Data.

Data Processing Location: USA – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.

Other Types of Cookies or Third-Party Tools That May Be Used

Some of the services listed below may not require the User’s consent or may be managed directly by the Data Controller – as described – without the involvement of third parties.

If any of the tools listed below include services operated by third parties, these may – in addition to what is specified and even without the Data Controller’s knowledge – perform User tracking activities. For detailed information, please refer to the privacy policies of the listed services.

Interaction with Social Networks and External Platforms

These services allow interaction with social networks or other external platforms directly from the pages of the Application. The interactions and information acquired by this Application are always subject to the User’s privacy settings for each social network.

If a social network interaction service is installed, it is possible that, even if Users do not use the service, it may collect traffic data related to the pages where it is installed.

Facebook „Like“ Button and Social Widgets

  • The „Like“ button and Facebook social widgets are services for interacting with the Facebook social network, provided by Facebook, Inc.
  • Collected Personal Data: Cookies and Usage Data.
  • Data Processing Location: USA – Privacy Policy.

Twitter „Tweet“ Button and Social Widgets

  • The Tweet button and Twitter social widgets are services for interacting with the Twitter social network, provided by Twitter Inc.
  • Collected Personal Data: Cookies and Usage Data.
  • Data Processing Location: USA – Privacy Policy.

Google+ „+1“ Button and Social Widgets (Service discontinued by Google)

  • The „+1“ button and Google+ social widgets were services for interacting with the Google+ social network, provided by Google Inc.
  • Collected Personal Data: Cookies and Usage Data.
  • Data Processing Location: USA – Privacy Policy.

LinkedIn Button and Social Widgets

  • The LinkedIn button and LinkedIn social widgets are services for interacting with the LinkedIn social network, provided by LinkedIn Corporation.
  • Collected Personal Data: Cookies and Usage Data.
  • Data Processing Location: USA – Privacy Policy.

Pinterest „Pin It“ Button and Social Widgets

  • The „Pin It“ button and Pinterest social widgets are services for interacting with the Pinterest platform, provided by Pinterest Inc.
  • Collected Personal Data: Cookies and Usage Data.
  • Data Processing Location: USA – Privacy Policy.

Displaying Content from External Platforms

  • These services allow content hosted on external platforms to be displayed directly on the pages of this Application and enable interaction with them.
  • If such a service is installed, it is possible that, even if Users do not use the service, it may collect traffic data related to the pages where it is installed.

Google Maps Widget

  • Google Maps is a map visualization service provided by Google Inc., allowing this Application to integrate such content into its pages.
  • Collected Personal Data: Cookies and Usage Data.
  • Data Processing Location: USA – Privacy Policy.

YouTube Video Widget

  • YouTube is a video content visualization service provided by Google Inc., allowing this Application to integrate such content into its pages.
  • Collected Personal Data: Cookies and Usage Data.
  • Data Processing Location: USA – Privacy Policy.

How Can I Control the Installation of Cookies?

In addition to what is stated in this document, the User can manage Cookie preferences directly within their browser and, for example, prevent third parties from installing them. Through browser preferences, it is also possible to delete previously installed Cookies, including the Cookie that may store consent for the installation of Cookies by this site.

It is important to note that disabling all Cookies may compromise the functionality of this site. The User can find information on how to manage Cookies in their browser at the following links: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Windows Explorer.

For services provided by third parties, the User can also exercise their right to object to tracking by consulting the third party’s privacy policy, using the opt-out link if explicitly provided, or contacting the third party directly.

Notwithstanding the above, the Data Controller informs the User that they can use Your Online Choices. Through this service, it is possible to manage tracking preferences for most advertising tools. Therefore, the Data Controller recommends that Users make use of this resource in addition to the information provided in this document.