Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 23, 2025

At Alumni Association SAA (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, associazionesaa.it (the “Site”), or use our services. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Italian data protection laws, including Decreto Legislativo 196/2003 (as amended).

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  1. Personal Information You Provide
  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you fill out forms, purchase tickets, or make a purchase on our Site.
  • Payment Information: Billing details, such as credit card information, processed securely when you make a transaction.
  • Event Registration: Information provided when registering for events.
  • Account Information: Details you provide if you create an account on our Site.
  1. Automatically Collected Information
  • Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the Site, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent, collected to improve functionality and analyze traffic.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and personalize content. You can manage your preferences through our cookie consent tool.
  1. Information from Third Parties
  • We may receive data from third-party services that assist with analytics, payment processing, or event management.
  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: Process transactions, manage event registrations, and fulfill orders.
  • To Communicate: Send you transactional emails (e.g., order confirmations, event updates) or respond to inquiries.
  • To Improve Our Site: Analyze usage patterns and optimize performance.
  • To Personalize Content: Customize your experience on the Site.
  • To Ensure Security: Protect our Site and your data.
  • Legal Compliance: Fulfill obligations under EU and Italian laws.
  1. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors that help us operate the Site and provide services, such as payment processing, email delivery, event management, and site optimization. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

  1. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., through cookie preferences or form opt-ins).
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill orders or event registrations.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our Site and services, provided this does not override your rights.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with GDPR and Italian regulations.
  1. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time (e.g., via cookie settings).

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@associazionesaa.it. You may also lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali) at www.garanteprivacy.it.

  1. Data Security

We use reasonable measures, such as encryption and secure backups, to protect your data. However, no online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example:

  • Transaction data is kept for 7 years for tax purposes.
  • Event registration data is retained until the event concludes unless you request deletion.
  1. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., payment processors). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

  1. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality (e.g., shopping cart, navigation).
  • Analytics Cookies: To track usage and improve the Site.
  • Functional Cookies: To personalize content.

You can manage your preferences through our cookie consent tool. For more details, refer to our separate Cookie Policy page (#) [link if applicable].

  1. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (e.g., for payment processing or analytics). We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place to protect your data.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Alumni Association SAA
Via Ventimiglia 115, 10126 Torino TO, Italy
Email: info@associazionesaa.it

 

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