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Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 15, 2026

Italy1.com ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.

1. Data Controller

Italy1.com is operated by Remo Mattei. For privacy inquiries, contact us at the address listed on our Contact page.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following data through automated technologies: • Analytics data (page views, scrolls, clicks, session duration) via Google Analytics 4 • Advertising data (ad impressions, clicks) via Google AdSense • Device and browser information (browser type, screen resolution, operating system) • IP address (anonymized where required by law) • Language preference (stored locally in your browser)

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies: • Essential cookies: Remember your language preference and cookie consent choice • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics (GA4) uses cookies to measure how you use our site • Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve relevant ads For visitors in the EU/EEA, UK, and Switzerland, analytics and advertising cookies are blocked until you give consent through our cookie banner.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For visitors in the European Economic Area, UK, and Switzerland: • Consent: Analytics and advertising cookies are only activated after you provide consent • Legitimate interest: Essential cookies for site functionality (language preference) You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services: • Google Analytics 4 (Measurement ID: G-XL5LKZT4GS) — website analytics • Google AdSense — advertising • Booking.com, GetYourGuide, Skyscanner — affiliate links (these sites have their own privacy policies) These services may set their own cookies. Please review their respective privacy policies.

6. Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months. Advertising data retention is governed by Google's policies. Your language preference is stored in your browser's localStorage indefinitely until you clear it.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EU/EEA, you have the right to: • Access your personal data • Rectify inaccurate data • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten") • Restrict or object to processing • Data portability • Withdraw consent To exercise these rights, contact us via the Contact page.

8. Data Transfers

Data collected by Google Analytics and AdSense may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Google participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.