Privacy and Cookie Policy
Effective Date: July 3, 2026
This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how Mastermind Italy (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit masterminditaly.com (the “Website”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679).
1. Data Controller
The Data Controller responsible for processing your personal information is:
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Company/Entity: Mastermind Italy
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VAT Number (P.IVA): IT07410750827
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Address: Via Francesco Crispi, 258 – 90139 Palermo (PA), Italy
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Email: info@masterminditaly.com
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Certified Email (PEC): mmind@pec.it
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WhatsApp: (+39) 3669949747
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We only collect the data necessary to provide our services and ensure the proper functioning of our Website.
a) Data provided voluntarily via the Contact Form: When you use the contact form on our Website, we collect the personal information you explicitly provide, which may include your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message.
b) Navigation and Analytical Data (Google Analytics 4): When you visit the Website, we automatically collect certain technical data through Google Analytics 4 (GA4). This includes information about your device, browser type, IP address (which is anonymized by default in GA4), pages visited, and time spent on the site.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
We process your data for the following purposes:
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To respond to your inquiries: We use the data provided in the contact form or via WhatsApp/Email to address your requests. Legal basis: Execution of pre-contractual measures or legitimate interest.
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To analyze Website traffic: We use GA4 to understand how users interact with our Website, allowing us to improve user experience and content. Legal basis: Your consent (obtained via our cookie banner).
4. Data Retention
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Contact Form Data: We retain your messages and contact details only for as long as necessary to fully respond to your inquiry and resolve any subsequent matters, after which it will be deleted.
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Analytics Data: Data collected via Google Analytics 4 is retained according to Google’s standard retention policies (typically 2 to 14 months) and is aggregated/anonymized.
5. Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to ensure the site functions properly and to analyze web traffic.
Types of Cookies We Use:
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Technical/Essential Cookies: These are strictly necessary for the Website to function correctly (e.g., remembering your cookie banner preferences or securing the contact form). They do not require user consent.
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Analytical Cookies (Google Analytics 4): We use GA4 to monitor and analyze web traffic. These cookies collect aggregated and anonymous information. You can manage your consent for these cookies through our cookie banner.
How to Manage or Disable Cookies: You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Additionally, you can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Data Sharing and Transfer
Your personal data is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data may be shared only with strictly necessary service providers (such as website hosting platforms or Google, acting as a Data Processor for analytics). Data processed by Google Analytics may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), safeguarded by standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data.
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Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Erase your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
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Restrict the processing of your data.
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Object to data processing.
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Data Portability (receive your data in a structured, commonly used format).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@masterminditaly.com or via certified email at mmind@pec.it. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali) if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.