Privacy Policy
We take your privacy serious
Who we are
SAMworld Studio di Mirco Mencacci
Via Porta Fiorentina 1
56035 Lari (Pisa)
Tuscany, Italy
EMail:
do.management.do@gmail.com
Our website address is: https://www.samworld.studio
Privacy Policy
1. Privacy at a Glance
The protection of your personal data is a top priority for us. This Privacy Policy informs you about how we collect, process, and use personal data on our website samworld.studio.
2. Controller (Responsible Party)
The entity responsible for data processing on this website is:
SAMworld Studio di Mirco Mencacci
Via Porta Fiorentina 1
56035 Lari (Pisa)
Tuscany, Italy
do.management.do@gmail.com
Via Porta Fiorentina 1
56035 Lari (Pisa)
Tuscany, Italy
do.management.do@gmail.com
3. Hosting and Server Infrastructure (Aruba.it)
Our website is hosted on Linux servers provided by an external service provider:
Aruba S.p.A. (Via San Clemente 53, 24036 Ponte San Pietro, Italy).
Aruba S.p.A. (Via San Clemente 53, 24036 Ponte San Pietro, Italy).
When you visit our website, Aruba.it automatically collects server log files (including your IP address, browser type, date, time, and pages visited). This data is technically necessary to ensure the stability, security, and proper loading of our WordPress site.
Legal Basis: The use of this hosting provider is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (our legitimate interest in a secure and reliable provision of our website). We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Aruba.it to ensure GDPR compliance.
4. Contacting Us and Email Processing (Google / Gmail)
If you contact us via the email address provided on this website, the data you send (such as your email address, name, and message content) will be processed by our email provider:
Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) through their Gmail service.
Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) through their Gmail service.
Please note that messages sent to us via standard email are not automatically encrypted end-to-end. Data may also be processed on servers of Google LLC in the USA. Appropriate safeguarding mechanisms (such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses) are utilized to protect this data transfer.
Legal Basis: The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR if your request is related to fulfilling a contract, or on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in effectively processing user inquiries.
5. Data Collection by WordPress (First-Party Cookies)
Our website is built on the WordPress Content Management System. WordPress sets technically necessary first-party cookies to ensure the core functionalities of the website:
- Session Cookies: These check if your browser accepts cookies (e.g., wordpress_test_cookie) and are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- User Cookies: If you log into our website or leave a comment, cookies are stored to save your login credentials and preferences for your next visit.
Legal Basis: The use of these cookies is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in providing a technically flawless and optimized website experience).
6. Web Analytics via Matomo (First-Party Cookies & Opt-Out)
To statistically analyze visitor behavior, we use the open-source software Matomo Analytics. Matomo is configured to process data exclusively on our own server space at Aruba.it. No analytical data is shared with third parties.
- Anonymization: In strict compliance with Italian data protection guidelines (Garante Privacy), your IP address is automatically anonymized (the last two bytes are completely masked) before any storage occurs.
- First-Party Cookies: Matomo sets first-party cookies in your browser to recognize returning visitors and track interactions.
- Opt-Out: You can object to the tracking of your anonymized visit at any time by using the dedicated Matomo Opt-Out form provided further down on this privacy page.
Legal Basis: The processing of analytical data is based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR) in website optimization through anonymized data, aligned with Italian regulatory standards for first-party tracking.
7. Embedded Media Content and Content Blocking (Embed Privacy)
We embed videos, audio players, and social media posts from third-party platforms on our website to enhance your user experience. To protect your privacy and prevent unauthorized data transmission upon loading a page, we utilize the Embed Privacy plugin.
This plugin acts as a “two-click solution.” It strictly blocks all scripts, iFrames, and data connections to external media and social platforms by default. When you visit a page, no data is sent to these providers. Instead, a local placeholder box is displayed. Only when you actively click the activation button (e.g., “Load Video”, “Load Audio Player”, or “Load Post”) is the connection to the respective provider established, and the external content loaded.
a) YouTube
We embed videos from the platform YouTube. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
- Once unblocked via the placeholder, a connection to the YouTube network is established. We use YouTube in “Advanced Privacy Mode” (youtube-nocookie.com) to limit data collection, but your IP address is still transmitted. If you are logged into a Google account, Google may associate this data with your profile.
b) Vimeo
We embed videos from the platform Vimeo. The provider is Vimeo.com Inc., 330 West 34th Street, 5th Floor, New York, New York 10001, USA.
- Unblocking a Vimeo video activates tracking scripts that may analyze your location, browser type, and viewing habits. As data may be transferred to servers in the United States, appropriate safeguarding mechanisms (such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses) apply.
c) Vevo
We embed music videos from Vevo. The provider is Vevo LLC, 4 Times Square, New York, NY 10036, USA.
- When you unlock and play Vevo content, data regarding your interaction with the video may be collected and used by Vevo for their own advertising and analytical purposes.
d) Spotify Player
We embed functional Spotify audio players. The provider is Spotify AB, Regeringsgatan 19, 111 53 Stockholm, Sweden.
- When you actively unblock the Spotify widget, Spotify receives your IP address and sets cookies to gather usage statistics and personalize content. If you have a Spotify account and are logged in, this data may be directly linked to your profile.
e) Instagram
We embed posts, profiles, or reels from the social network Instagram. The provider is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
- When you unblock an Instagram element, Meta establishes a direct connection to its servers. Meta receives your IP address and device data. If you are logged into your Instagram or Facebook account, Meta can automatically cross-reference your browsing behavior on our site directly with your personal profile. Data may also be transferred to Meta Platforms Inc. in the USA.
f) Facebook
We embed posts, feeds, or widgets from the social network Facebook. The provider is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
- Unblocking Facebook content connects your browser directly to Meta’s servers. Facebook uses this connection to place cookies, track your interactions with the embedded plugin, and analyze your browsing activity. If you hold a Meta account and are logged in, this data is directly mapped to your profile.
Legal Basis: The activation of embedded third-party media and social media elements, and the resulting data processing, only take place based on your explicit, active consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR via the user-initiated click on the content blocker placeholder.