Privacy Policy
PRIVACY & COOKIES POLICY
This page describes how the personal data of users who visit the website www.hotellory.net is managed.
This privacy notice is provided pursuant to Article 13 of Italian Legislative Decree No. 196/2003 – Personal Data Protection Code – and in accordance with EU Regulation 679/16 (GDPR), to those who interact with the web services accessible electronically from the address: http://www.hotellory.net.
This privacy notice applies only to this website and not to any other websites that users may access through links.
DATA CONTROLLER
Following the use of this website and the completion of information request forms, data relating to identified or identifiable persons may be processed. The Data Controller is Marco Poggiani c/o Hotel Lory, Via G. Di Vittorio, 286 53042 Chianciano Terme (Siena), Italy.
PLACE OF DATA PROCESSING
The processing activities connected with the web services of this website take place at the Hotel Lory premises, Via G. Di Vittorio, 286 53042 Chianciano Terme (Siena), Italy, and are handled only by technical personnel authorized to process the data. No data deriving from the web service is disclosed to third parties.
Personal data provided by users who submit requests for information, commercial offers, information materials or subscription to the newsletter database is used solely for the purpose of providing the requested service.
TYPES OF DATA PROCESSED
Browsing data
The IT systems and software procedures used to operate this website acquire, during their normal operation, certain personal data whose transmission is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols. This information is not collected to be associated with identified individuals, but by its very nature could, through processing and association with data held by third parties, make it possible to identify users.
This data is used solely to obtain anonymous statistical information about the use of the website and to check that it is functioning correctly. The data may also be used to establish responsibility in the event of suspected cybercrimes against the website.
Data voluntarily provided by the user
The optional, explicit and voluntary sending of emails to the addresses indicated on this website, or the completion of information request forms, results in the subsequent acquisition of the sender’s email address, which is necessary in order to respond to requests, as well as any other personal data included in the message. Specific summary notices will progressively be provided or displayed on website pages created for particular services available upon request.
Cookies
This website complies with European regulations on the use of Cookies.
To provide users with the best browsing experience, we may occasionally install small data files called “cookies” on your device.
This website does not use its own profiling cookies for advertising purposes. However, the Website allows cookies to be sent to third-party systems (Google Analytics and the most widely used social networks).
If you would like to learn more about the use of cookies on www.hotellory.net and find out how to disable them, please read this extended Cookie Policy in full.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your computer when you visit a website. They are used to improve browsing, save user preferences that have already been entered (such as username, password and similar information), track user interests and preferences, and make it possible to manage targeted marketing initiatives or provide services connected with the Data Controller’s activities, such as newsletters, service communications on the website, etc.
The following is the process for setting (or creating) a cookie:
· When you visit a website for the first time, it asks you to accept a cookie for a specific domain. If you accept, the cookie is saved on your computer.
· Each time you view a resource from that domain, your browser sends the cookie.
Visit Aboutcookies.org for further information about cookies and how they affect your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies used by this website:
Functional technical cookies
These cookies are essential in order to allow users to navigate throughout the website and make full use of its features.
Also known as session or persistent cookies, they make it possible to remember information provided by the user from one page to another during the browsing process. Because these cookies are essential, disabling them may compromise access to the website’s content, making it impossible or severely restricted.
They will therefore always be used and sent unless users change their browser settings (see the instructions below on how to do so).
By browsing this website, you effectively agree that these cookies may be installed on your device.
Google Analytics & Google Maps Cookies
Google Analytics is a service provided by Google Inc. that generates detailed statistics about website traffic and is one of the most widely used analytics services. The Analytics service can monitor visitors arriving from all external links to the website, including search engines and social networks, direct visits and referring websites. It also tracks advertising, pay-per-click campaigns, email marketing, links within PDF documents and the completion of information request forms.
Google Analytics Cookies are used to statistically analyze website access and visits, with the aim of improving the website’s performance and layout.
This website also uses Cookies employed by Google Inc. to store user preferences and information whenever users visit web pages containing Google Maps. These cookies contain sufficient information to enable tracking and improve the browsing experience.
Google uses the Personal Data collected for the purpose of tracking and examining the use of its applications, compiling reports and sharing them with other services developed by Google.
Google may use Personal Data to contextualize and personalize advertisements within its advertising network.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy – Opt Out (download this component to disable Google Analytics). Further information about privacy and the use of cookies is available directly on the Google Analytics website at the following link: http://www.google.com/intl/it_ALL/analytics/learn/privacy.html
You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser (see the section below entitled “How to limit or disable Cookies”).
Cookies used to integrate third-party software products and features
This type of cookie integrates features developed by third parties within the pages of the Website, such as icons and preferences (likes) expressed on social networks for the purpose of sharing website content or using third-party software services (such as software that generates maps and other software providing additional services).
These cookies are sent by third-party domains and partner websites that provide their features within the pages of the Website and fall under the direct and exclusive responsibility of the respective third party. Users are therefore invited to consult the privacy and cookie information of third parties directly on the websites of the respective providers.
Interaction with Social Networks and external platforms
Google+ +1 button and social widgets (Google)
The Google+ +1 button and social widgets are services that allow interaction with the Google+ social network, provided by Google Inc.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy
LinkedIn button and social widgets (LinkedIn)
The LinkedIn button and social widgets are services that allow interaction with the LinkedIn social network, provided by LinkedIn Inc.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy
Facebook “Like” button and social widgets (Facebook)
The Facebook “Like” button and social widgets are services that allow interaction with the Facebook social network, provided by Facebook Inc.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy
Displaying content from external platforms
Google Maps Widget (Google)
Google Maps is a map display service operated by Google Inc. that allows this Application to integrate such content within its pages.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy
How to limit or disable Cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may prevent this website from functioning correctly.
You can select/deselect individual cookies directly through your browser. Instructions for the most commonly used browsers are provided below.
Each browser provides methods for limiting or disabling cookies.
For more information about managing cookies, please visit the appropriate links:
Internet Explorer – Firefox – Chrome – Safari
Internet Explorer 8.0+:
Click “Tools” in the menu bar and select “Internet Options”.
Click the “Privacy” tab at the top.
Move the slider to “Block all cookies”.
Firefox 4.0+:
Click “Tools” in the menu bar
Select “Options”
Click the “Privacy” tab
Select the checkbox “Enable the option to prevent tracking of personal data”
Chrome:
Click the “Chrome Menu” in the browser toolbar
Select “Settings”
Click “Show advanced settings”
In the Privacy section, click the “Content settings” button
In the “Cookies” section, select “Ignore exceptions and block third-party cookies from being set”
Safari 5.0:
Click the Safari menu and select “Preferences”
Click the “Security” tab.
In the “Accept cookies” section, specify whether cookies should always, never or only be accepted from websites you visit. For an explanation of the different options, click the Help button with the question mark icon. If Safari is set to block cookies, you may need to accept them temporarily in order to open the page. Then repeat the steps above and select “Always”. Once you have finished using the guide, disable cookies again and delete them.
How to disable Third-Party Cookies
– Google Services
– Facebook
– Twitter
How to disable Cookies on smartphones and tablets
IOS
Go to iOS Settings (using the appropriate icon on the home screen) and select the Safari icon from the menu that opens. Go to Block Cookies and select Always Block to completely disable cookies. To activate the Do Not Track feature, return to Settings > Safari and set the Do Not Track switch to ON.
Android – Chrome Browser
Go to the Menu located at the top right (the icon with three dots) and select Settings from the menu that appears. On the page that opens, click Content Settings and remove the check mark from the Accept Cookies option. If you wish to activate the Do Not Track feature, go instead to Settings > Privacy, click the “Do Not Track” button and move the switch located at the top right to ON.
Android – Firefox Browser
Go to the Menu located at the top right (the icon with three dots) and select Settings from the menu that appears. On the page that opens, click Cookies and select Disabled if you wish to disable them completely, or Enabled, excluding third-party cookies if you only wish to disable cookies from third-party websites. To activate the Do Not Track feature, click Tracking and select the option Ask websites not to track me from the box that opens.
Log files and their retention
Log files will be tracked for security reasons requiring the recording and retention of log files and their accessibility to judicial police authorities should they request them. For this purpose, access log files will be retained for a period not exceeding: 6 months/-1 year. Any access checks will be carried out progressively and in full compliance with applicable regulations, particularly the principles of necessity and proportionality.
OPTIONAL PROVISION OF DATA
Apart from what has been specified regarding browsing data, users are free to provide the personal data included in request forms or otherwise indicated in the contact sections in order to request subscription to the newsletter database, the sending of information material or other communications, or the purchase of company products through any e-commerce service that may be available. Failure to provide such data may make it impossible to obtain the requested service. For completeness, it should be noted that in certain cases (which do not form part of the ordinary management of this website), the Authority may request information and data pursuant to Article 157 of Italian Legislative Decree No. 196/2003 for the purpose of monitoring the processing of personal data. In such cases, providing a response is mandatory and failure to do so may result in an administrative penalty.
METHODS OF PROCESSING
Personal data is processed using automated tools for the period strictly necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected. Specific security measures are observed to prevent data loss, unlawful or improper use and unauthorized access.
PURPOSES
The data is processed for purposes related to the performance of hotel activities, in particular for:
provision of services based on a web interface (user registration)
inclusion in the newsletter database and sending of periodic communications
provision of commercial information relating to Hotel Lory’s activities
statistical research
RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS
Individuals to whom the personal data relates have the right at any time to obtain confirmation as to whether or not such data exists and to be informed of its content and origin, verify its accuracy or request that it be supplemented, updated or corrected (Article 7 of Italian Legislative Decree No. 196/2003).
Pursuant to the same article, individuals have the right to request the deletion, anonymization or blocking of data processed in violation of the law, as well as to object, in any case and for legitimate reasons, to its processing.
Requests should be addressed to the Data Controller:
Hotel Lory, Via G. Di Vittorio, 286 53042 Chianciano Terme (Siena), Italy
Responsible person: Marco Poggiani