Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. Data Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / Regulation EU 2016/679) and the Italian Data Protection Code (Legislative Decree No. 196/2003) is the operator of this website (hereinafter referred to as "we" or "us"):

(Our complete contact details can also be found at any time in the legal notice / imprint or in the footer of this website.)

2. What data we process and why

• Visiting the website (Server log files): When you access autotest.it, our hosting server automatically stores technically necessary connection data (IP address, date and time of access, subpage accessed, browser used).
  • Purpose & Legal basis: Ensuring the stable and secure operation of the website (legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). This data is automatically deleted after a maximum of 30 days.
• Contacting us (Email, telephone, or contact form): When you contact us, we process your details (e.g., name, email address, telephone number, your inquiry) exclusively to handle your request.
  • Purpose & Legal basis: Implementation of pre-contractual measures or performance of a contract (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR) as well as our legitimate interest in responding to inquiries (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).

3. Disclosure of data & External services

We do not sell your data and only pass it on to third parties if this is technically necessary to provide our services (e.g., to our IT and web hosting provider as part of a data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR), if you have given your express consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR), or if there is a legal obligation to do so (Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR).

If services from third-party providers based outside the EU (e.g., the USA) are integrated into this website, data is only transferred on the basis of an adequacy decision by the European Commission (EU-US Data Privacy Framework) or EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

4. Cookie Policy

On autotest.it, we use cookies (small text files that your browser stores on your device) to make the website user-friendly and secure. In accordance with the requirements of the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali), we distinguish between:

1. Strictly necessary (technical) cookies: These are essential for the basic functions of the website (e.g., page navigation, security, saving your cookie preferences). They are set without separate consent on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR and Art. 122 of the Italian Data Protection Code.
2. Optional cookies & third-party services (Statistics, Media, Marketing): If we use analytics tools or external content (such as interactive maps from Google Maps or videos from YouTube) on this website, these are only activated if you give your express consent via our cookie banner (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR).

Managing & revoking your cookie settings:

A detailed overview of the currently active cookies and their storage duration can be found directly in the cookie banner of this website. You can revoke or adjust your consent at any time by clicking on the cookie icon / the "Cookie Settings" link at the bottom of the screen, or by deleting the stored cookies directly in your internet browser settings.

5. Storage duration

We store personal data only for as long as is necessary for the respective purpose (e.g., processing your inquiry) or as required by statutory retention periods (e.g., tax and commercial law requirements in Italy of up to 10 years).

6. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right at any time to:

• Access your data stored by us (Art. 15 GDPR),
• Rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR),
• Erasure of your data (Art. 17 GDPR),
• Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR),
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR),
• Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR), and
• Withdraw given consent with effect for the future (Art. 7 (3) GDPR).

To exercise these rights, an informal email to the email address stated above under section 1 is sufficient.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. In Italy, this is the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali (Piazza Venezia 11, 00187 Rome, www.garanteprivacy.it).