Privacy Policy of www.pedalvamp.com

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This Application gathers certain Personal Data from its Users. This document can be printed for your records using your browser's print function.

 

Owner and Data Controller

Maria Caratti Via Gandino 4 10148 Torino, Italy Owner contact email: pedalvamp@gmail.com

Types of Data Collected

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Among the Personal Data this Application collects, either directly or through third parties, are:

• Cookies

• Usage Data

• Unique device identifiers for advertising (e.g., Google Advertiser ID or IDFA)

• Phone number​

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Full details on each type of Personal Data collected are available in the specific sections of this privacy policy or through explanatory texts displayed before data collection.

Personal Data may be freely provided by the User or, in the case of Usage Data, collected automatically when using this Application.

Unless stated otherwise, all Data requested by this Application is mandatory. Failure to provide this Data may prevent this Application from delivering its services. If this Application indicates that certain Data is not mandatory, Users are free not to provide it without affecting the availability or functioning of the Service.

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Users unsure about which Personal Data is mandatory can contact the Owner.

Any use of Cookies – or other tracking tools – by this Application or by the owners of third-party services used by this Application is for the purpose of providing the Service requested by the User, in addition to other purposes outlined in this document and the Cookie Policy.

Users are responsible for any third-party Personal Data they obtain, publish, or share through this Application.

Mode and Place of Processing the Data

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Methods of Processing

The Owner employs appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of the Data.

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Data processing is conducted using computers and/or IT-enabled tools, following organizational procedures and methods strictly related to the stated purposes. Besides the Owner, the Data may be accessible to certain individuals involved in the operation of this Application (e.g., administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (e.g., third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Owner. An updated list of these parties can be requested from the Owner at any time.

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Place

The Data is processed at the Owner's operating offices and any other locations where the parties involved in the processing are situated.

Depending on the User's location, data transfers may involve moving the User's Data to a country other than their own. To learn more about the location of processing for such transferred Data, Users can refer to the section detailing the processing of Personal Data.

 

Retention Time

Unless otherwise specified in this document, Personal Data will be processed and stored for as long as required by the purpose for which it was collected. It may be retained longer if mandated by applicable legal obligations or based on User consent.

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The Purposes of Processing

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Data concerning the User is collected to enable the Owner to:

• Provide its Service

• Comply with legal obligations

• Respond to enforcement requests

• Protect its rights and interests (or those of its Users or third parties)

• Detect malicious or fraudulent activity

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Additionally, Data is collected for the following purposes:

• Access to third-party accounts

• Advertising

• Analytics

• Handling payments

• Platform services and hosting

• Displaying content from external platforms

• Interaction with external social networks and platforms

• Hosting and backend infrastructure

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For specific details on the Personal Data used for each purpose, Users can consult the "Detailed information on the processing of Personal Data" section.

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Detailed Information on the Processing of Personal Data

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Access to Third-Party Accounts This type of service allows this Application to access Data from your account on a third-party service and perform actions with it. These services require explicit User authorization and are not activated automatically.

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• Dropbox Account Access (Dropbox, Inc.) This service allows this Application to connect with the User's Dropbox account. Personal Data processed: Various types of Data as specified in Dropbox's privacy policy. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy

• Twitter Account Access (X Corp.) This service allows this Application to connect with the User's account on the X (formerly Twitter) social network. Personal Data processed: Various types of Data as specified in X's privacy policy. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy

 

Advertising

These services allow User Data to be used for advertising communications, displayed as banners and other advertisements on this Application, potentially based on User interests. This does not mean all Personal Data is used for this purpose.

Some services listed below may use Trackers to identify Users or employ behavioral retargeting (displaying ads tailored to User interests and behavior, including those detected outside this Application). For more information, check the privacy policies of the relevant services. These services usually offer an opt-out option. Users can also learn more about opting out of interest-based advertising in the "How to opt-out of interest-based advertising" section.

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• Google AdSense (Google LLC) An advertising service by Google LLC. It uses the "DoubleClick" Cookie, which tracks the use of this Application and User behavior regarding ads, products, and services. Users can disable DoubleClick Cookies via: Google Ad Settings. To understand Google's data use, consult Google's partner policy. Personal Data processed: Cookies; Usage Data. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out

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• Facebook Audience Network (Meta Platforms, Inc.) An advertising service by Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook, Inc.). To understand Facebook's data use, consult Facebook's data policy. This Application may use mobile device identifiers (e.g., Android Advertising ID, iOS Advertising Identifier) and cookie-like technologies for the Facebook Audience Network service. Ads may be shown based on User ad preferences, controllable in Facebook ad settings. Users can opt-out of certain Audience Network targeting through device settings (e.g., mobile advertising settings) or by following instructions in other Audience Network sections of this policy. Personal Data processed: Cookies; unique device identifiers for advertising (e.g., Google Advertiser ID or IDFA); Usage Data. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out​

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• Google Ads Conversion Tracking (Google LLC) An analytics service by Google LLC that links data from the Google Ads network with actions on this Application. Personal Data processed: Trackers; Usage Data. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy

      Analytics These services enable the Owner to monitor and analyze web traffic and track User behavior.

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• Google Analytics (Universal Analytics) (Google LLC) A web analysis service by Google LLC. Google uses collected Data to track and examine the use of this Application, prepare reports, and share them with other Google services. Google may use this Data to personalize its advertising network's ads. To understand Google's data use, consult Google's partner policy. Personal Data processed: Cookies; Usage Data. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out

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Displaying Content from External Platforms These services allow viewing content hosted on external platforms directly from this Application's pages and interacting with it. These services might collect web traffic data even if Users don't use them.

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• Instagram Widget (Instagram, Inc.) An image visualization service by Instagram, Inc. that allows this Application to embed Instagram content. Personal Data processed: Cookies; Usage Data. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy

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Handling Payments Payment processing services enable this Application to process payments (credit card, bank transfer, etc.). This Application shares only necessary information with financial intermediaries for transaction execution. Some services may send timed messages to Users (e.g., invoices, payment notifications).

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• PayPal (PayPal Inc.) A payment service by PayPal Inc. for online payments. Personal Data processed: Various types of Data as specified in PayPal's privacy policy. Place of processing: See the PayPal privacy policy – Privacy Policy

• PayPal Payments Hub (PayPal Inc.) A payment service by PayPal Inc. Personal Data processed: Various types of Data as specified in PayPal's privacy policy. Place of processing: See the PayPal privacy policy – Privacy Policy

• PayPal Carrier Payments (PayPal Inc.) A payment service by PayPal, Inc. allowing online payments via mobile phone operator. Personal Data processed: Phone number; various types of Data as specified in PayPal's privacy policy. Place of processing: See the PayPal privacy policy – Privacy Policy

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Interaction with External Social Networks and Platforms These services allow interaction with social networks or other external platforms directly from this Application's pages. Interactions and information obtained are subject to the User’s privacy settings for each social network. These services might collect traffic data even if Users don't use them. It's recommended to log out from respective services to ensure data isn't linked back to the User’s profile.

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• YouTube Button and Social Widgets (Google LLC) Services allowing interaction with the YouTube social network, provided by Google LLC. Personal Data processed: Usage Data. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy

Platform Services and Hosting These services host and run key components of this Application, enabling its provision from a unified platform. Such platforms offer tools (e.g., analytics, user registration, commenting, database management, e-commerce, payment processing) that involve collecting and handling Personal Data. Some services use geographically distributed servers, making it hard to determine the actual storage location of Personal Data.

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• Wix (Wix.com, Ltd.) A platform by Wix.com, Ltd. allowing the Owner to build, run, and host this Application. Wix is customizable and can host various websites. Personal Data processed: Various types of Data as specified in Wix's privacy policy. Place of processing: Israel – Privacy Policy

Information on Opting Out of Interest-Based Advertising Besides opt-out features from services listed, Users can learn more about generally opting out of interest-based advertising in the dedicated section of the Cookie Policy.

Cookie Policy This Application uses Trackers. For more information, Users can consult the Cookie Policy (Please ensure this link is correct and active).

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Further Information for Users

Legal Basis of Processing The Owner may process Users' Personal Data if one of the following applies:

• Users have given consent for one or more specific purposes.

• Data provision is necessary for performing an agreement with the User and/or for pre-contractual obligations.

• Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Owner is subject.

• Processing is related to a task in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Owner.

• Processing is necessary for the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner or a third party.

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The Owner will gladly clarify the specific legal basis for processing, particularly whether providing Personal Data is a statutory or contractual requirement, or necessary to enter into a contract.

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Further Information About Retention Time

Unless otherwise specified, Personal Data is processed and stored for as long as required by its collection purpose and may be retained longer due to legal obligations or User consent.

• Personal Data collected for contract performance between the Owner and User is retained until the contract is fully performed.

• Personal Data collected for the Owner’s legitimate interests is retained as long as needed to fulfill those purposes. Users can find specific information on legitimate interests in relevant sections or by contacting the Owner.

• The Owner may retain Personal Data longer if the User has consented, as long as consent isn't withdrawn. The Owner may also be obliged to retain Personal Data longer to fulfill a legal obligation or by an authority's order.

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​​Once the retention period expires, Personal Data will be deleted. Therefore, the rights of access, erasure, rectification, and data portability cannot be enforced after this period.

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The Rights of Users

Based on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Users may exercise certain rights regarding their Data processed by the Owner, to the extent permitted by law:

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• Withdraw their consent at any time: Users can withdraw previously given consent for processing their Personal Data.

• Object to processing of their Data: Users can object to Data processing if it's carried out on a legal basis other than consent.

• Access their Data: Users can learn if Data is being processed, obtain disclosure about processing aspects, and get a copy of the Data.

• Verify and seek rectification: Users can verify their Data's accuracy and ask for it to be updated or corrected.

• Restrict the processing of their Data: Users can restrict Data processing. In this case, the Owner will only store it.

• Have their Personal Data deleted or otherwise removed: Users can request the erasure of their Data from the Owner.

• Receive their Data and have it transferred to another controller: Users can receive their Data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and, if technically feasible, have it transmitted to another controller.

• Lodge a complaint: Users can bring a claim before their competent data protection authority.

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Users are also entitled to know the legal basis for Data transfers abroad (including to international organizations like the UN) and the security measures taken by the Owner to safeguard their Data.

Details About the Right to Object to Processing If Personal Data is processed for public interest, in an official authority's exercise, or for the Owner's legitimate interests, Users may object by providing a ground related to their particular situation.

Users should know that if their Personal Data is processed for direct marketing, they can object at any time, free of charge, without justification. If a User objects to direct marketing processing, the Personal Data will no longer be processed for such purposes. To learn if the Owner processes Personal Data for direct marketing, Users can refer to relevant sections of this document.

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How to Exercise These Rights

Requests to exercise User rights can be sent to the Owner using the contact details in this document. These requests are free and will be answered by the Owner as soon as possible (always within one month), providing legally required information. Any rectification, erasure, or processing restriction will be communicated by the Owner to each recipient to whom Personal Data was disclosed, unless impossible or involving disproportionate effort. At Users’ request, the Owner will inform them about those recipients.

Additional Information About Data Collection and Processing

Legal Action The User's Personal Data may be used for legal purposes by the Owner in Court or in stages leading to possible legal action from improper use of this Application or related Services. The User acknowledges that the Owner may be required to reveal personal data upon request of public authorities.

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Additional Information About User's Personal Data

Upon request, this Application may provide the User with additional, contextual information about particular Services or Personal Data collection and processing.

System Logs and Maintenance For operation and maintenance, this Application and any third-party services may collect files recording interaction with this Application (System logs) or use other Personal Data (like IP Address).

Information Not Contained in This Policy More details on Personal Data collection or processing can be requested from the Owner at any time. See contact information at the beginning of this document.

Changes to This Privacy Policy The Owner reserves the right to change this privacy policy at any time by notifying Users on this page, possibly within this Application, and/or (if technically and legally feasible) by sending a notice to Users via available contact information. Check this page often, referring to the last modification date at the bottom.

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If changes affect processing activities based on User consent, the Owner will collect new consent where required.

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Definitions and Legal References

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• Personal Data (or Data): Any information that directly, indirectly, or in connection with other information (including a personal identification number) allows for identifying a natural person.

• Usage Data: Information collected automatically through this Application (or third-party services it employs). This can include IP addresses, domain names, URI addresses, request times, server request methods, response file sizes, server status codes (success, error, etc.), country of origin, browser/OS features, visit time details (e.g., time spent on each page), and the path followed within the Application (especially page sequence), and other device OS/User IT environment parameters.

• User: The individual using this Application who, unless otherwise specified, is the Data Subject.

• Data Subject: The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.

• Data Processor (or Processor): The natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body processing Personal Data on behalf of the Controller, as described in this privacy policy.

• Data Controller (or Owner): The natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of Personal Data processing, including security measures for this Application's operation and use. Unless otherwise specified, the Data Controller is the Owner of this Application.

• This Application: The means by which the User's Personal Data is collected and processed.

• Service: The service provided by this Application as described in relative terms (if available) and on this site/application.

• European Union (or EU): Unless otherwise specified, all references to the European Union in this document include all current EU member states and the European Economic Area.

• Cookie: Trackers consisting of small data sets stored in the User's browser.

• Tracker: Any technology (e.g., Cookies, unique identifiers, web beacons, embedded scripts, e-tags, fingerprinting) enabling User tracking, for example, by accessing or storing information on the User’s device.​

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Legal Information This privacy policy relates solely to this Application, unless stated otherwise in this document.

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