Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 18, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Italy Wine Explorer (“we”, “our”, or “us”) processes information when you visit https://italywineexplorer.com/ (the “Website”).

The Website is an informational project. We do not offer user accounts, registrations, or purchases, and we do not ask visitors to submit personal information through forms.

1. Data Controller

For the purposes of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Italy Wine Explorer is the Data Controller for the processing described in this policy.

2. Information We Process

2.1 Information you provide

We do not intentionally collect personal information directly from visitors through the Website.

2.2 Technical and usage information (automatically processed)

When you access the Website, our servers (and services we use to deliver content) may process technical data such as:

• IP address
• Device and browser information (user agent)
• Pages requested and timestamps
• Referrer URL (if provided by your browser)

This information is typically contained in server logs and is used for security, troubleshooting, and ensuring the Website works correctly.

If you consent to analytics cookies, Google LLC processes certain usage information through Google Analytics 4 as described in our Cookie Policy and in Google’s Privacy Policy.

3. Cookies and similar technologies

We use strictly necessary cookies (and similar technologies) where needed for the Website to function and to keep it secure. With your consent (via our cookie banner), we also use Google Analytics 4 to understand aggregated use of the Website. We do not use advertising or remarketing cookies on the Website at this time. For categories, providers, storage keys, and how to withdraw consent, see our Cookie Policy.

4. Third-party services and content delivery

The Website uses third-party libraries and services to display content and maps (for example, Bootstrap/CDN assets, Leaflet, and MapTiler). When your browser loads these resources, the relevant providers may receive technical data (such as your IP address and user agent) to deliver the requested files.

These providers act as independent controllers for their own processing. Please refer to their privacy notices for details.

5. Legal basis (GDPR)

Where GDPR applies, we process information on the following bases:

• Legitimate interests: operating, securing, and improving the Website
• Legal obligations: complying with applicable laws (where relevant)
• Consent: optional analytics cookies (Google Analytics), where consent is required

6. Data retention

Server log data is retained only for as long as necessary for security and troubleshooting, and then deleted or anonymized according to operational needs.

7. Your rights (EEA/UK users)

If you are located in the EEA/UK, you may have rights such as access, rectification, deletion, restriction, and objection, as well as the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

You can contact us at [email protected].

8. Children’s privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.