PRIVACY POLICY
The following information is provided pursuant to Article 13 of EU Regulation 2016/679 (hereinafter, “Regulation” or “GDPR”), for those who make use of the services accessible from the web address https://plusvalue.cloud/ (the “Platform”). When browsing the site, information on users can be collected that constitutes personal data pursuant to the Regulation. This privacy policy applies exclusively to the above-mentioned site and does not regard any other sites the user may access via links found on the site.
JOINT CONTROLLERS
The personal data of our users are collected and processed in the context of our service provision through the Platform by the following companies as joint controllers ((hereinafter, collectively the “PlusValue”):
- PlusValue™ Advisory Limited, a company incorporated under UK law, with registered office in 9 Perseverance Works Kingsland Road London, E2 8DD, London, UK (VAT GB299592134), in its capacity as the owner of the Platform. Contact mail: [email protected], and
- PlusValue™ Italy S.r.l. Società Benefit, a company duly incorporated under Italian law, with registered office in Corso Monforte 41, 20122, Milan, Italy (C.F. – P.IVA IT11952430962). Contact mail: [email protected].
Based on specific intra-group agreement, the parties signed a joint controller agreement that defines their respective responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of current regulations on the protection of personal data. The joint controller agreement is available upon request of the Data Subjects to be sent to the following email address: [email protected].
TYPES OF DATA PROCESSED
The personal data covered by the processing refers to information provided by the user at the time of access and/or when requesting to benefit from certain services (name and surname; personal contact details – email, landline and/or mobile number-; address; cv).
Log Files
Like many other websites, ours uses log files. These files simply record visitors to the site – usually standard procedure for hosting companies and hosting analysis services.
The information contained in the log files includes Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), information such as date and time, referral pages, exit and entry pages or number of clicks.
This information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movement on the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses and other information are not linked to personally identifiable information, so all data is collected anonymously.
This website uses Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are automatically placed on the surfer’s PC within the browser. They contain basic information on Internet navigation and are recognised by the browser each time the user visits the site.
Cookie Policy
This site uses cookies, including third party cookies, to improve the browsing experience, allow the user to take advantage of any online services and monitor site navigation.
How to disable Cookies
It is possible to disable cookies directly from the browser used, by accessing the settings (preferences or options): this choice may limit some of the website navigation functions.
Cookies Management
The cookies used on this site can fall into the categories described below.
Activities strictly necessary for operation
These cookies are technical in nature and allow the site to function correctly. For example, they keep the user logged in while browsing and prevent the site from requiring the user to log in several times to access subsequent pages.
Storing preferences
These cookies allow us to remember the preferences you have selected while browsing, for example, they allow you to set your language.
Statistical and audience measurement activities (e.g. Google Analytics)
These cookies help us to understand, through anonymised and aggregated data, how users interact with the websites by providing information about the sections visited, the time spent on the site, any malfunctions. This helps to improve the performance of the websites.
Social media cookies (e.g. Facebook)
These third party cookies are used to integrate some popular social media features and deliver them within the site. In particular, they allow registration and authentication on the site via Facebook and Google Connect, sharing and commenting on pages of the site on social networks, enabling the “like” feature on Facebook and the “+1″ feature on G+.
Purpose of processing
Data may be collected for one or more of the following purposes:
- if the data is entered into the “Contact us” section, the personal data will be gathered and used exclusively to satisfy and handle the relative requests for information made by the user;
- only if the user grants specific and separate consent and until the revocation thereof (Article 7 of the Regulation) personal data will be processed – through the use both of automated contact systems like e-mail, MMS (multimedia messaging service) or SMS (short message service) and calls without the intervention of an operator and through traditional means such as by post or through calls with the intervention of an operator – for the sending of commercial offers relating to and/or connected with the Company’s products and/o– services and for the sending of publicity material relating to said products or services or commercial communications or for the sending of market research including for the purposes of gauging user satisfaction (“marketing purposes”). For this purpose, access may be provided to areas of portals/sites connected with the Platform to send communications, including commercial communications, news, updates on the initiatives of this site;
- only if the user grants specific and separate consent and until the revocation thereof (Article 7 of the Regulation), personal data will be shared with third parties (i.e., companies controlled and/or connected and/or Partners/Sponsors – “indirect marketing purposes”) always for the purpose of carrying out email marketing campaigns and sending communications of a commercial nature;
- the data will be gathered and used exclusively for purposes directly linked to the subscription to “Newsletter” for sending informative emails about initiatives of PlusValue.
LEGAL GROUNDS FOR PROCESSING
The legal grounds for processing based on the purposes set out in points a), b) and e) is the implementation of pre-contractual and contractual measures, pursuant to Article 6 sect. 1 par. b) of the Regulation.
The legal grounds for processing based on the purposes set out in points c) and d) given above is the user’s freely granted consent pursuant to Article 6 sect. 1 par. a) of the Regulation.
The legal grounds for processing based on the purposes set out in point e) given above is the legitimate interest of PlusValue, pursuant to Article 6 sect. 1 par. f) of the Regulation.
At any time, the user can oppose the processing as per point e) as well as withdraw his/her consent to data processing as per points c) and d) after having given his/her consent:
- by using the specific link at the bottom of the page of any e-mail sent by PlusValue and/or third parties;
- by writing an email to the following address:[email protected].
PROCESSING METHODS
The personal data is handled with automated tools for the exact time and purpose required for which it was gathered. Specific safety measures have been adopted to prevent loss of data, illegal or incorrect usage and unauthorised access.
NATURE OF PROVIDING DATA
The user is free to provide his/her personal data in the request forms or provide them for the purpose of obtaining a specific service, to request information material or other communications. Failure to provide personal data can, however, make it impossible to follow up on the user’s requests.
Providing data for the purposes as per points c), d) and e) is optional. Refusing consent for the purposes of points c) and d) will have no consequences on the provision of services, as is the also the case with the exercising of the right to unsubscribe from the ‘newsletter’ service as per point e).
COMMUNICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DATA
The personal data provided by users may become known by employees and agents of PlusValue duly authorised to carry out processing activities, as well as by third parties which provided services ancillary or instrumental to the activities of PlusValue, all appointed Data Processors pursuant to Article 28 of the Regulation. The list of Data Processors may be consulted by making a simple request to the e-mail address [email protected].
Outside of these situations, the data will not be communicated, except where necessary to fulfil requests from the Judicial Authorities or Public Safety Body. The data gathered shall not be distributed under any conditions.
TRANSFER OF DATA OUTSIDE THE EU
Where necessary, the personal data provided may be subject to transfer abroad for the provision of certain services by the suppliers of PlusValue. The Company shall ensure that the transfer of data to third countries will take place in compliance with the provisions of Articles 44 et seq. of the Regulation. Therefore, all the necessary safeguards will be adopted to ensure the most total protection of personal data, with such transfer based on i) decisions of the adequacy of recipient third countries expressed by the European Commission; ii) adequate guarantees expressed by the third-party recipient pursuant to Article 46 of the Regulation, including the standard contractual clauses stipulated by the European Commission.
DATA STORAGE PERIOD
The processing of personal data in reference to the purposes as per point a) shall be valid for 18 months starting from the date when the data is received after being entered in the “Contact us” section or from the last update communicated to us by the user.
The processing of personal data in reference to the purposes as per point b) shall be valid for 6 months starting from the date of the response letter/e-mail received.
The processing of personal data in reference to the purposes as per point c) and d) shall be valid for 24 months starting from the date when consent is given, unless withdrawn by the user.
The processing of personal data in reference to the purposes as per point e) shall continue until the user exercises his/her right to unsubscribe from the newsletter service.
At the end of this period of data processing, the latter shall be deleted or rendered permanently anonymous.
RIGHTS OF THE USERS
Specific rights are granted under the Regulation to the person to whom the personal data refers. In particular, the users, where there are the conditions and obviously where s/he does not revert to the hypothesis of a waiver of the rights granted under the Regulation (Article 23 of the Regulation), have the right to
- obtain confirmation that their personal data is being processed or not and if that is the case, obtain access to their own personal data and its communication (Article 15 of the Regulation);
- have any incorrect personal data that concerns them amended as well as the integration of any incomplete personal data, even by providing a supplementary declaration (Article 16 of the Regulation);
- withdraw their consent, where placed at the bottom of the processed data, and have their personal data deleted without unjustifiable delay, where justifiable to do so (Article 17 of the Regulation);
- impose a restriction on the processing of their data (Article 18 of the Regulation);
- receive their personal data in a structured format, for everyday use that can be read from an automatic device as well as transmit them to another data controller (Article 20 of the Regulation);
- oppose, at any time, the processing of their personal data (Article 21 of the Regulation);
- submit a complaint to the governing authorities.
Articles from 15 to 23 of the EU Regulation can be consulted at this link: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32016R0679.
The above-mentioned rights can be exercised by sending a simple request to the e-mail address plusvalue@plusvalue.
Furthermore, at any time, the user can oppose the processing as per point e) as well as withdraw his/her consent to data processing as per points c) and d) after having given his/her consent by using the specific link at the bottom of the page of any e-mail sent by PlusValue and/or third parties.
INFORMATION FOR CHILDREN
We believe it is important to provide added protection for children online. We encourage parents and guardians to spend time online with their children to observe, participate and/or monitor and guide their online activity. We do not collect personal data from children. If a parent or guardian believes that our site has a child’s personal information in its database, please contact us immediately (using the email provided) and we will make every effort to remove that information as soon as possible.
This privacy policy applies only to our online activities and applies to visitors to our website and to information shared and/or collected. This policy does not apply to any information collected offline or through channels other than this website.
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Send you relevant marketing information about our products and services. We normally contact our customers by automated or electronic means including email, phnoe (e.g. SMS, MMS, fax, automated calls) as well as traditional means such as by post or through calls with the intervention of an operator
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Share your data with companies in our group and selected partners o sponsors with whom we work closely so that they can send you commercial communications. This could include partners in the ICT/digital services sectors. They could you by automated or electronic means including email, phone (e.g. SMS, MMS, fax, automated calls) as well as traditional means such as by post or through calls with the intervention of an operator