Privacy Policy

Last updated: Jul 22, 2025

This notice describes how Fabrizio Cafolla (fabriziocafolla.com) collects and processes users’ personal data through the use of Piwik PRO, exclusively for anonymous and aggregated statistical analysis purposes.

1. Data Controller

The data controller is Fabrizio Cafolla, owner of this blog. For any privacy-related requests, you can contact me via LinkedIn.

2. Data Collected

• Personal data: No personal data is collected from users visiting the site.
• Anonymous statistical data: Only anonymous and aggregated data is collected for statistical analysis, in order to improve content and browsing experience. This data does not allow direct or indirect identification of site visitors.
• Piwik PRO may collect the following information: Operating system and browser type, Country, Browsing activity (pages visited, session duration, referrer), technical and analytics cookies.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

3.1 Analytics

Processing is based on the user's consent, pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Upon first access to the site, consent is requested via a banner; if consent is not given, data is not collected.

• Statistical analysis on site usage
• Improvement of the services offered

3.2 Newsletter

Processing of newsletter subscription data is based on your explicit consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Art. 130 of Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003 (Privacy Code).

• Sending newsletter communications about new articles published on the blog
• Managing subscription and unsubscription requests
• Compliance with legal obligations related to electronic communications

4. Cookies

The site may use technical and/or anonymous analytics cookies (e.g., cookies for aggregated and anonymous statistical analysis). No profiling or marketing cookies are used.

5. Data Processing and Third Parties

5.1 Analytics - Piwik PRO

The collected analytics data is not shared with third parties. It is not transmitted to sub-processors or third parties and is not used by Piwik PRO for its own purposes. Data is retained for a maximum of 14 months.

5.2 Newsletter - Brevo

Newsletter subscription data is processed through Brevo (formerly Sendinblue), a marketing automation platform. By subscribing to the newsletter, you agree that your personal information will be transferred to Brevo for processing in accordance with Brevo's Privacy Policy. Brevo acts as a data processor and processes data exclusively on our behalf and according to our instructions. Data transfer to Brevo is based on adequate safeguards as required by GDPR.

6. Users' Rights

6.1 Analytics

Since no personal data is collected for analytics, it is not possible to identify users or exercise rights related to personal data (such as access, rectification, or deletion). Consent can be withdrawn at any time via browser settings or the cookie banner.

6.2 Newsletter

Regarding newsletter subscription data, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise these rights, contact me using the contact details available on the site. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali).