Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Data Controller
Vincenzo Marchica
Website: www.vincenzomarchica.com
Contact: via LinkedIn
2. What Data We Collect
This website is primarily informational. We collect:
- Analytics data — anonymised usage statistics via Google Analytics 4 (page views, session duration, approximate location at city level, device/browser type). No personally identifiable information is collected unless you provide consent.
- Technical logs — IP address, browser user-agent, and referring URL are temporarily stored in standard server access logs for security purposes and automatically deleted within 30 days.
We do not collect personal data through contact forms on this website. The site directs you to LinkedIn for any communications.
3. Cookies & Similar Technologies
3.1 What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help websites remember information about your visit.
3.2 Cookies we use
| Cookie | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent |
Strictly necessary | 365 days | Stores your cookie consent preferences |
_ga |
Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users |
_ga_* |
Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state |
3.3 Managing cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings button below, or by clearing cookies in your browser settings.
4. Google Analytics & Consent Mode v2
We use Google Analytics 4 with Consent Mode v2 to respect your privacy choices. This means:
- Before you give consent, Google Analytics runs in cookieless mode — no analytics cookies are set, and data is collected in an anonymised, aggregated manner only.
- If you accept analytics cookies, full measurement is enabled, allowing us to better understand how visitors use the site.
- If you decline, no analytics cookies are placed and no identifiable data is sent to Google.
Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679):
- Strictly necessary cookies — legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)): required for the website to function.
- Analytics cookies — consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): only activated after you give explicit consent via the cookie banner.
6. Data Transfers
Google Analytics may transfer data to servers in the United States. Google participates in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For details, see Google's data processing terms.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing)
- Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact Vincenzo Marchica via LinkedIn.
8. Data Retention
- Google Analytics data: 14 months (GA4 default), then automatically deleted.
- Server logs: 30 days.
- Consent preferences: stored locally in your browser for 365 days.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.