This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected and processed through the Feronia website.
1. Data Controller
The data controller is:
Arianna Schiavo, operating under the name Feronia.
For any privacy-related enquiry, you can contact:
2. Personal data collected
Feronia may collect personal data when you voluntarily contact us through the website.
The information collected through the contact form may include:
- your name;
- your email address;
- the content of your message;
- any other information you voluntarily provide.
The website and its technical infrastructure may also process limited technical information necessary for security and operation, such as IP address, browser information, device information and server logs.
3. Purpose of processing
Personal data submitted through the contact form is processed for the purpose of:
- responding to enquiries;
- managing communications with users;
- providing information requested by the user;
- taking steps at the user’s request before entering into a possible professional or contractual relationship;
- protecting the security and proper operation of the website.
Personal data submitted through the contact form is not used for advertising or marketing purposes unless separate consent is obtained where required.
4. Legal basis
Depending on the nature of the communication, personal data may be processed on the basis of:
- legitimate interests, in particular Feronia’s legitimate interest in responding to enquiries and managing communications;
- pre-contractual measures, where the user contacts Feronia in relation to a possible service or professional relationship;
- legal obligations, where applicable.
Where consent is required for a specific type of processing, it will be requested separately.
5. Data retention
Personal data received through the contact form will be kept only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to the enquiry and manage any subsequent communication.
As a general rule, contact enquiries may be retained for up to 12 months after the last meaningful communication, unless a longer retention period is necessary for legal, administrative or contractual reasons.
Technical logs may be retained for shorter periods according to the policies of the hosting and technical service providers.
6. Data sharing
Personal data is not sold to third parties.
Data may be processed by technical service providers that are necessary for the operation of the website, such as providers of:
- web hosting;
- website maintenance;
- security and caching services;
- email delivery and communication services.
Such providers may process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide their services.
Personal data may also be disclosed where required by law or by a competent authority.
7. International data transfers
Some technical service providers may process data in countries outside the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area.
Where this occurs and applicable data protection law requires it, appropriate safeguards will be used to protect personal data.
8. Cookies and similar technologies
The website may use technical cookies that are necessary for its correct operation, security and administration.
At present, Feronia does not use non-essential cookies for advertising purposes through the website.
If analytics, advertising services such as Google AdSense, or other non-essential tracking technologies are introduced in the future, this Privacy Policy and the website’s cookie management system will be updated accordingly.
9. Your rights
Depending on the applicable data protection legislation, you may have the right to:
- request access to your personal data;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
- request deletion of your personal data;
- request restriction of processing;
- object to certain processing;
- request data portability where applicable;
- withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.
Where UK data protection law applies, the relevant supervisory authority is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
10. Security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Third-party links
The website may contain links to third-party websites, publications, videos, podcasts or other external resources.
Feronia is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those services before providing personal data.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, the services provided or applicable legal requirements.