PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR - EU Regulation 2016/679) and the Italian Privacy Code (Legislative Decree No. 196/2003, as amended).

Data Controller

Living Garden Club – Via Russolillo 29, 80010 Quarto (NA), Italy
Email: livinggardenclub@gmail.com
Phone: 081 843 3353

Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following personal data when you interact with our website:

Name, email address, phone number (e.g., when you fill out a contact form)
Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and usage information (collected via cookies)
Any other information you voluntarily provide

Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services (legal basis: contract performance / legitimate interest)
To improve our website and services (legal basis: legitimate interest)
To comply with legal obligations (legal basis: compliance with law)
For marketing communications, only with your explicit consent

Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, email services) that help us operate the website and provide services. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described or to comply with legal obligations.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and Italian law, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis)
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at livinggardenclub@gmail.com

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Effective Date: September 2025

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. They help the website function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytics.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website operation (e.g., login, security)
Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data on website usage to improve performance
Functional Cookies: Remember preferences and settings
Marketing Cookies: Track browsing habits to deliver targeted advertising (only with your consent)

Your Cookie Choices

When you visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can accept or refuse non-essential cookies. You can also manage or delete cookies via your browser settings.

Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) that may place cookies on your device. These services are GDPR compliant.

More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit https://www.aboutcookies.org.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at livinggardenclub@gmail.com