Last updated: June 18, 2025
This privacy policy is provided in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and describes the methods for processing the personal data of users who visit and use the website www.salentoreservation.it.
1. Data Controller
The Data Controller is: Salento Reservation by Alberto Della Fonte
Via Addis Abeba n°7, 73055 Racale (LE) – Italy
VAT ID: IT05302130751
2. Types of Data Collected
While browsing and using the website, the following categories of personal data may be collected:
- Browsing data: IP address, browser type, operating system, date and time of access, pages visited, time spent on the site.
- Data voluntarily provided: name, surname, email address, phone number, and other information entered in contact, booking, or registration forms.
- Cookies: technical, analytical, and profiling cookies, as described in the Cookie Policy.
3. Purpose of Processing
The personal data collected is processed for the following purposes:
- To provide the requested services and manage bookings;
- To respond to inquiries and communications sent via the website;
- To manage administrative, accounting, and contractual relationships with clients, partners, and collaborators;
- To comply with legal obligations;
- To send promotional communications or newsletters, only with explicit consent;
- To analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of data is based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6.1.b GDPR);
- User consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR);
- Compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6.1.c GDPR);
- Legitimate interest of the Data Controller (Art. 6.1.f GDPR).
5. Methods of Processing
Data is processed using electronic and, where necessary, paper-based tools, in compliance with the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, data minimization, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability as set out in the GDPR.
6. Data Recipients
Data may be shared with the following parties:
- Internal staff authorized to process the data;
- Technology service providers and digital platforms (e.g., hosting, CRM, email services);
- External consultants and professionals (e.g., accountants, legal advisors);
- Public authorities or entities, where required by law.
7. Transfer of Data Outside the EU
If data is transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area, it will be done in accordance with Chapter V of the GDPR, ensuring an adequate level of protection (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions).
8. Data Retention Period
Data will be retained for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes stated above or for the period required by applicable legal and tax obligations. Data processed based on consent will be retained until consent is withdrawn.
9. Data Subject Rights
Users may exercise their rights under Articles 15 and following of the GDPR at any time, including:
- Access to personal data;
- Rectification or updating of data;
- Deletion (right to be forgotten);
- Restriction or objection to processing;
- Data portability;
- Withdrawal of consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
To exercise these rights, users may send a request to: info@salentoreservation.it
10. Right to Lodge a Complaint
Users have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (www.garanteprivacy.it) if they believe that their data is being processed in violation of applicable data protection laws.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Salento Reservation reserves the right to modify or update this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page, along with the updated date.