PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 19/02/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Pizzeria Il Girasole (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data through the website https://pizzeriailgirasolefaenza.it.

This policy is designed to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using this website, you agree to the collection and processing of information as described in this policy.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for personal data processed through this website is:

Pizzeria Il Girasole
Via Giovanni Della Valle, 69
48018 Faenza (RA)
Italy

📞 0546 900400


2. Types of Data We Collect

Personal Data You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal data when you choose to provide it, including:

  • Name and email address when contacting us
  • Messages, enquiries, or booking-related communications
  • Any information you choose to include in correspondence

Providing this data is voluntary. However, certain services (such as responding to enquiries) may not be possible without it.

Technical Data Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited technical data, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website
  • Referral source

This data is used solely for website functionality, analytics, and security purposes.

Cookies

Cookies may be used to:

  • Ensure proper website functionality
  • Improve user experience
  • Collect anonymous or aggregated analytics data

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.


3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data only where a lawful basis exists under GDPR.

PurposeLegal Basis
Responding to enquiriesLegitimate interest / Consent
Managing reservationsLegitimate interest
Improving website performanceLegitimate interest
Ensuring website securityLegal obligation

We do not process personal data for purposes incompatible with those listed above.


4. How We Use Your Data

Personal data may be used to:

  • Respond to enquiries or requests
  • Communicate regarding restaurant-related matters
  • Improve website usability
  • Protect the website from misuse

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data and do not share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.


5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for its intended purpose.

  • Contact messages: up to 3 years
  • Analytics data: anonymised and retained up to 2 years

When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymised.


6. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority

To exercise your rights, contact us by phone.


7. Security of Your Data

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, accidental loss, or unlawful processing.

While safeguards are in place, no online system can be guaranteed completely secure.