A Privacy Policy is a document that clearly and transparently describes how a website or app collects, uses, protects, and shares the personal data of its users.

When a person visits a website or downloads an app, they often provide personal information (such as name, email, browsing data, preferences). The Privacy Policy serves to inform the user about:

• What data is collected

• Why it is collected

• How it is used

• Whether it is shared with others

• How it is protected

What should a Privacy Policy contain?

The main elements are:

• Types of data collected: for example, data provided by the user (newsletter subscription) or collected automatically (cookies, browsing history).

• Purposes: explain why the data is collected (for example: to improve the service, send communications).

• Processing methods: indicate how the data is stored and protected.

• User rights: inform that each user can access, modify, or delete their data.

• Contact information: provide an email or contact address to request information or exercise their rights.

Who should publish a Privacy Policy?

All websites and apps that collect personal data, even only through the use of cookies or contact forms. It does not matter whether it is a commercial or educational activity: if you collect data, you must inform users.

What happens if a Privacy Policy is missing?

Without a Privacy Policy, the person managing the website or app may be sanctioned by the data protection authorities (such as the Garante Privacy in Italy).