Privacy Policy

The Data Controller for this website is: Abruzzo Wonders Email: info@abruzzowonders.com Address: Chieti, via Fieramosca 66100

2. Types of Data We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

• Information Provided by Advertisers (Hosts/Operators): Name, email address, phone number, business address, VAT/Tax ID, photos, and service descriptions.
• Information Provided by Users (Visitors): Name and email address provided through contact forms when inquiring about a listing.
• Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, device information, and browsing patterns collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your data for the following reasons:

1. Service Provision: To manage registrations, create dedicated pages, and display listings.
2. Communication: To allow visitors to contact Advertisers directly through the forms provided on the Site.
3. Payment Management: To process payments for “Premium” packages and manage billing/invoicing.
4. Marketing: To send newsletters or promotional updates regarding the Abruzzo region (only with your explicit consent).
5. Security: To monitor for fraudulent activity and ensure the safety of our platform.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for collecting and using your data depends on the context:

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations to Advertisers.
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and ensure site security.
• Consent: When you explicitly agree to receive marketing communications or fill out a contact form.

5. Data Sharing and Recipients

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information with:

• Advertisers: When a visitor fills out a contact form on a specific listing, their details are sent to that Advertiser to facilitate a response.
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who provide hosting, email delivery, or payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data is stored on servers located within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we use third-party services located outside the EEA, we ensure they comply with standard contractual clauses or equivalent data protection frameworks.

7. Data Retention

• Advertiser Accounts: Data is kept as long as the account is active or until a deletion request is made.
• Inquiry Forms: Data is kept for the time necessary to handle the specific request.
• Financial Records: Payment-related data is kept for 10 years to comply with tax and accounting laws.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access: The right to request copies of your personal data.
• Rectification: The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Erasure: The right to request the deletion of your data (“Right to be forgotten”).
• Object/Restrict: The right to object to or limit the processing of your data.
• Portability: The right to request the transfer of your data to another organization.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@abruzzowonders.com.

9. Cookies

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