Why this information is provided

Pursuant to Italian Legislative Decree no. 196/2003 and Regulation (EU) 2016/679, hereinafter the “Regulation”, this page describes how the personal data of users who visit the Genevitis website are processed. The website can be accessed electronically at the following address: www.genevitis.it

Users are informed that, following consultation of this website, data relating to identified or identifiable persons may be processed. This information does not apply to other websites, pages or online services that may be accessed through hyperlinks published on this website.

Identity of the Data Controller

The Data Controller is Mack & Schuhle Italia, with registered office at Via Ruggero Leoncavallo, 79 – 70029 Santeramo in Colle (BA), Italy.

Source of data and types of data collected

1) Data provided by the user

Genevitis collects personal data voluntarily provided by users when:

  • sending a message through the contact form or to the addresses available on the website www.genevitis.it;
  • subscribing to the newsletter service.

Sending a message involves the acquisition of the sender’s contact details, which are necessary to provide a reply, as well as any personal data included in the communication. The data will be processed using IT and electronic tools exclusively to provide the requested services and will be stored for the period during which the service is active.

2) Browsing data

The IT systems and software procedures used to operate the website acquire, during normal operation, certain personal data whose transmission is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols, such as IP addresses, domain names, URI/URL addresses, request times, file sizes, status codes, and operating system and browser parameters.

These data are used to:

  • obtain anonymous statistical information on the use of the website;
  • monitor the correct functioning of the services offered.

The data are not retained for more than 7 days, except where further checks are required in the event of computer crimes.

3) Cookies and other tracking systems

The website uses technical cookies and, subject to consent, profiling cookies and other tracking systems.
For further details, please refer to the Cookie Policy available at the following link: [insert link to the Cookie Policy].

Purposes of processing

The user’s personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

  • to respond to communications and requests for information;
  • to send newsletters and commercial communications, subject to consent;
  • profiling activities;
  • risk management, fraud prevention and any legal disputes.

Legal basis for processing

Data processing is based on:

  • the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures, Article 6, paragraph 1, letter b of the GDPR;
  • the consent of the data subject, Article 6, paragraph 1, letter a of the GDPR;
  • the legitimate interest of the Data Controller, Article 6, paragraph 1, letter f of the GDPR.

Recipients of the data

The data are not disclosed. They may be communicated to:

  • internal staff of the Data Controller authorised to process the data;
  • third-party service providers, such as hosting, IT maintenance, marketing and newsletter providers, appointed as external Data Processors;
  • parties entitled to receive the data under legal obligations.

Data transfer

The data are not transferred outside the European Economic Area. Should cloud services with servers located outside the EU be used, the suppliers will be selected from those compliant with the GDPR, Article 46.

Data retention

  • Contact purposes: data are retained for the time necessary to respond to and manage the request.
  • Newsletter/marketing: until consent is withdrawn and, in any case, for no longer than 24 months.
  • Profiling: for up to 12 months, unless consent is withdrawn.

Data that are not relevant or not necessary will be deleted promptly.

Rights of the data subject

  • The user may exercise the rights provided for by Articles 15–22 of the GDPR:
    • access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing and data portability;
    • objection to processing;
    • withdrawal of consent at any time.

    Requests should be sent to:
    PEC: mus@pec.it
    Email: amministrazione@mus.it
    Post: Via Ruggero Leoncavallo, 79 – 70029 Santeramo in Colle (BA), Italy

    It is also possible to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority, the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali (www.garanteprivacy.it).

Refusal to provide data

Failure to provide mandatory data may prevent the provision of certain services, such as contact requests or newsletter subscription. Optional data, if not provided, may limit the full use of certain features.

Automated decision-making processes

The Data Controller does not adopt decision-making processes based exclusively on automated processing, except for profiling activities, which are always subject to the user’s consent.