Cookie & Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

Istituto Criminologia.it

Piazza Garibaldi 9, Vibo Valentia (VV)

info@criminologia.it

(+39) 380 17 95 682

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

For any matters concerning privacy and data protection, please contact the DPO at:
dpo@criminologia.it

2. Purpose of Data Processing

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, logos, graphics, videos, audio files, and software, is protected by intellectual property rights and belongs to Istituto Criminologia.it or its respective owners.

A) Management of Pre-enrolments and Contacts

  • Processing of pre-enrolment requests for courses
  • Communications regarding educational services
  • Support and assistance to students
  • Legal basis: Consent of the data subject (Art. 6, para. 1, letter a, GDPR)

B) Website Improvement

  • Analysis of user traffic and behaviour
  • Optimization of user experience
  • Anonymous usage statistics
  • Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6, para. 1, letter f, GDPR)

3. Types of Data Collected

Data Voluntarily Provided

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Residential address
  • Professional information
  • Notes and communications

Data Collected Automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Session duration
  • Technical cookies

4. Processing Methods and Security Measures

Security Measures

  • SSL/TLS encryption
  • Restricted data access
  • Regular backups
  • Firewall and antivirus protection
  • Continuous monitoring

Applied Principles

  • Data minimization
  • Purpose limitation
  • Accuracy and updating
  • Storage limitation
  • Integrity and confidentiality

5. Data Retention Period

Pre-enrolment data: Stored for 2 years from collection or until consent withdrawal

Browsing data: Stored for 13 months, unless required for legal purposes

Technical cookies: Duration of the browsing session or according to browser settings

6. Cookie Policy

The website criminis.eu uses cookies to ensure proper page functionality and improve the user’s browsing experience.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files sent by the website to the user’s device (computer, smartphone, tablet) during browsing.
They allow user recognition, preference storage, and the collection of aggregated information on site usage.

Types of Cookies Used

Technical Cookies (Necessary)

  • Essential for website operation and service provision
  • Do not require prior consent
  • Examples: authentication, session management, language preferences

Analytical Cookies (Anonymized)

  • Collect aggregated statistical data on site usage (pages visited, time spent, etc.)
  • If anonymized, considered technical cookies; otherwise, explicit consent is required

Profiling and Third-Party Cookies

  • Used to track user navigation and provide personalized content
  • Use of these cookies requires the user’s explicit consent
  • Any third parties involved (e.g., Google, Meta) act as independent data controllers

Cookie Management

Upon first access, a banner informs users of cookie usage and allows them to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize preferences

Cookies can also be managed or deleted via browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, etc.).

Cookie Retention Period

  • Session cookies: Automatically deleted when the browser is closed
  • Persistent cookies: Stored for up to 13 months, unless consent is withdrawn

For more information or inquiries about cookies used, please contact: privacy@criminologia.it

7. Your Rights (Articles 15–22 GDPR)

How to exercise your rights: Send a request to privacy@criminologia.it or contact the administration office at (+39) 380 1795682

Access and Control Rights

  • Access to data (Art. 15)
  • Rectification (Art. 16)
  • Erasure (Art. 17)
  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18)

Opposition Rights

  • Data portability (Art. 20)
  • Objection to processing (Art. 21)
  • Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7)
  • Right to lodge a complaint with the Supervisory Authority

8. Data Transfers

Your personal data are primarily processed within the European Union.
Any transfers to third countries occur only under adequate safeguards, including:

  • EU Commission adequacy decisions
  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Approved certifications
  • Binding corporate rules

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations.
You will be notified of any substantial changes via notice on the website or direct communication.

Contacts

For any questions regarding these Cookie and Privacy Policy, please contact:

Data Controller

Istituto Criminologia.it

info@criminologia.it

(+39) 380 17 95 682

Piazza Garibaldi 9, Vibo Valentia (VV)

Supervisory Authority

Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali

Piazza Venezia 11, 00187 Roma

Email: garante@gpdp.it

Tel: (+39) 06 69677 1