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COOKIES POLICY

Extended information notice on the use of cookies. Effective from 05/11/2025

PREMISE

This cookie policy applies to the website www.pattylutravel.com (“Website”).
This document has been drafted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 679/2016 (GDPR), the Italian Privacy Code (Legislative Decree No. 196 of 30 June 2003), and the Italian Data Protection Authority’s Guidelines, particularly those issued on 10 July 2021 regarding the use of cookies.

Data Controller: Patrizia Duella
Contact Email: info@pattylutravel.com

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

What cookies are and what they are used for

A cookie is a small text file that a website visited by a user sends to their terminal (computer, smartphone, or tablet), where it is stored and then retransmitted to the same website on the user’s next visit.

Cookies are classified:

  • By the party installing them: first-party cookies (set by the website operator) or third-party cookies (set by external domains).
  • By purpose:
    • Technical cookies improve navigation and remember user preferences (e.g. language).
    • Profiling cookies track user browsing to deliver targeted advertising and services aligned with user interests.

Only profiling cookies require the user’s prior consent.
The Data Controller is responsible solely for first-party cookies installed on this Website.
Details of these are listed under “First-party technical cookies.”
Third-party profiling cookies are described under “Third-party profiling cookies.”

You may also manage cookies through your browser settings:

Internet Explorer:
Tools → Internet Options → Privacy → Advanced → set preferences.

Microsoft Edge:
Menu (three dots) → Settings → Cookies and site permissions → set preferences.

Google Chrome:
Menu → Settings → Advanced → Privacy and security → Content settings → Cookies → set preferences.

Firefox:
Tools → Options → Privacy & Security → Use custom settings for history → set cookie preferences.

Safari:
Safari → Preferences → Privacy → Block cookies → set preferences.

 

FIRST-PARTY TECHNICAL COOKIES

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Website and cannot be disabled.
They are usually set in response to user actions such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.

  • Navigation or session cookies ensure normal use and browsing of the Website.
  • Cookies store your consent preferences regarding profiling cookies so that you are not asked again on subsequent visits.
  • Technical cookies maintain your chosen browsing preferences.
  • The Website uses “anonymized” Google Universal Analytics cookies, which collect only statistical data without identifying users.
  • The Website also uses cookies to remember your chosen display preferences for products.
  • The Website uses “anonymized” Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for statistical purposes only.
  • The Website may use cookies that track products viewed during a browsing session.

 

THIRD-PARTY PROFILING COOKIES

On your first visit, a cookie banner will appear allowing you to review third-party profiling cookies and express your preferences.

 

YOUR RIGHTS

Under Article 13 of the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to, rectification, or deletion of your personal data, restriction or objection to processing, and data portability;
  • Withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal;
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., the Italian Data Protection Authority).

Requests may be sent to the contacts indicated above.

 

DATA DISCLOSURE

  • The Data Controller does not share cookie-related information with third parties.

 

DATA RETENTION

  • If profiling cookies are used, behavioral data are retained until consent is withdrawn.
  • Behavioral data are stored for up to 1 year from collection, unless withdrawn earlier.
  • Data from technical cookies are stored only as long as necessary to provide the related service.

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PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy of PattyLu Travel. Effective from 05/11/2025

1. Data Controller

This policy is provided pursuant to EU Regulation 679/2016 (GDPR).
The Data Controller is Patrizia Duella, owner of the website www.pattylutravel.com.
📧 Email: info@pattylutravel.com

 

2. Types of Data Collected

While browsing or using website services, the following data may be collected:

  • Browsing data (IP address, browser type, visited pages, access times);
  • Data voluntarily provided through contact or newsletter forms (name, surname, email, message);
  • Cookies and tracking tools as described in the [Cookie Policy].

 

3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

Personal data are processed for the following purposes:

  1. Handling information or contact requests → performance of contractual or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR);
  2. Sending newsletters and promotional communications via Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) → consent (Art. 6(1)(a));
  3. Compliance with legal obligations and IT security → legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c));
  4. Anonymous statistical analysis and improvement of site content → legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)).

 

4. Data Processing Methods

Data are processed using electronic and telematic tools, in accordance with principles of fairness, lawfulness, transparency, and minimization under the GDPR.
Appropriate security measures are implemented to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or data loss.

 

5. Data Communication

Personal data are not publicly disclosed but may be shared with:

  • Technical service providers (hosting, webmaster, email marketing platforms such as Brevo);
  • Collaborators or consultants bound by confidentiality agreements.

All act as Data Processors pursuant to Article 28 GDPR.

 

6. Data Transfer Outside the EU

The use of services such as Brevo may involve data transfer outside the EU.
Such transfer complies with Articles 44 et seq. of the GDPR, ensuring adequate safeguards (e.g. EU Standard Contractual Clauses).

 

7. Data Retention Period

  • Data collected via forms or emails: up to 24 months or until deletion request;
  • Data for legal or fiscal purposes: retained as required by law;
  • Data for marketing/newsletters: until consent is withdrawn.

 

8. Data Subject Rights

Users may exercise their rights under Articles 15–22 GDPR at any time, including:

  • Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability;
  • Withdrawal of consent without affecting prior lawful processing;
  • Complaint to the Italian Data Protection Authority (www.garanteprivacy.it).

Requests may be sent to info@pattylutravel.com

 

9. Policy Updates

The Data Controller reserves the right to modify or update this notice at any time to reflect legal or functional changes to the Website.
Any updates will be published on this page, indicating the revision date.

 

DISCLAIMER POLICY

The PattyLu Travel website and blog are not a journalistic publication and are updated without any fixed schedule.
All published content — texts, images, travel advice, and personal reflections — represent the personal experiences and opinions of the author, Patrizia Duella.
PattyLu Travel cannot be considered an editorial product within the meaning of Law No. 62 of 07/03/2001.

All rights to texts and images belong to their respective authors unless otherwise stated.
For any information, reports, or requests, please write to: info@pattylutravel.com