Privacy Policy
Privacy Notice
pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
Last updated: 5 October 2026
1. Data Controller
Società Agricola Val del Melo S.r.l.
Loc. Piandirocca, Valdelmelo snc – 58043 Castiglione della Pescaia (GR), Italy
VAT and Tax Code 01748370531
Email: info@valdelmelo-maremma.com
2. Data we process
- Data you provide through the contact form: first name, last name, email address and the content of your message.
- Browsing data: the systems running this website collect some technical data (e.g. IP address, browser type, date and time of the request), used only to keep the website working and secure.
- Cookies and tracking tools: see the Cookie Policy further down this page.
This website does not collect special categories of data (Art. 9 GDPR). Please do not include them in your messages.
3. Purposes, legal basis and retention
| Purpose | Legal basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Replying to requests sent via the contact form or by email | Steps taken at your request prior to entering into a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) | 24 months from the last contact, unless a business relationship follows |
| Website operation and security (technical logs) | Legitimate interest of the Controller (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) | As set by the hosting provider, normally no longer than a few months |
| Aggregate visit statistics (Google Analytics) | Your consent given through the cookie banner (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) | As stated in the Cookie Policy |
| Compliance with legal obligations and defence of legal claims | Legal obligation and legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(c) and 6(1)(f) GDPR) | As required by law or as needed for the defence |
4. Whether providing data is mandatory
The data requested in the contact form are needed to reply to you: without them, we cannot handle your request. Consent to statistical cookies is optional and can be refused or withdrawn without affecting your browsing.
5. How data are processed
Data are processed electronically, with appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect them against unauthorised access, loss or disclosure. No automated decision-making or profiling takes place.
6. Recipients
Data are not disclosed to the public. Where necessary, they may be shared with:
- staff of the Controller authorised to process them;
- providers processing data on behalf of the Controller as Data Processors (Art. 28 GDPR): the website hosting provider, the email service provider and the provider in charge of the website’s technical maintenance;
- Google Ireland Limited, for Google Analytics, only with your consent;
- public authorities, where required by law.
An up-to-date list of Data Processors is available from the Controller on request.
7. Transfers outside the EU
The use of Google Analytics may involve transfers of data to the United States. Google LLC participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, found adequate by the European Commission in its decision of 10 July 2023, and uses the Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the Commission.
8. Your rights
Under Articles 15–22 GDPR, you can at any time:
- access your data and obtain a copy;
- ask for them to be corrected or erased;
- ask for processing to be restricted;
- object to processing based on legitimate interest;
- receive your data in a structured format (portability);
- withdraw your consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
Please send your requests to info@valdelmelo-maremma.com. The Controller will reply within one month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali, www.garanteprivacy.it) or with the supervisory authority of your country of residence.
9. Changes
The Controller may update this notice. The version in force is always the one published on this page, with the last updated date shown at the top.
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 5 October 2026
This section describes the cookies used on www.valdelmelo-maremma.com and supplements the privacy notice above.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that the website stores on your device while you browse, to make it work or to collect information on how it is used.
Technical cookies (always active)
They are needed for the website to work and to remember your preferences. They do not require consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| moove_gdpr_popup | Stores the choices made in the cookie banner | 1 year |
| Language preference cookie | Stores the selected language (Italian/English) | Up to 1 year |
Third-party statistics cookies (only with consent)
This website uses Google Analytics 4, a service of Google Ireland Limited, to collect aggregate visit statistics (pages viewed, traffic sources, device). These cookies are set only if you accept them through the banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes visitors for statistical purposes | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Keeps the session state | 2 years |
Google’s privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy. For transfers of data to the United States, see section 7 of the privacy notice.
Social networks
The Instagram and Facebook icons on this website are plain links: they set no cookies until you click them. Once on those platforms, their own privacy policies apply.
Managing your consent
On your first visit, a banner lets you accept, refuse or choose which cookies to enable. If you close the banner without choosing, only technical cookies remain active. You can change your choices at any time through the “Cookie settings” link in the website footer.
You can also delete or block cookies in your browser settings. Blocking technical cookies may affect some website features.