Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is effective as of August 9, 2023. Please note that this privacy statement will regularly be updated to reflect any changes in the way we handle your personal data or any changes in applicable laws.
Unless stated otherwise, this privacy statement applies to all of Pottenza’s externally facing applications, services, games, tools, apps, websites and other data processing activities where Pottenza Global Consulting is acting as a data controller (or any local equivalent).
https://pottenza-global.com website is owned by TecnoPottenza Consulting Global, which is a data controller of your personal data.
We have adopted this Privacy Policy, which determines how we are processing the information collected by www.pottenza-global.com, which also provides the reasons why we must collect certain personal data about you. Therefore, you must read this Privacy Policy before using www.pottenza-global.com website.
We take care of your personal data and undertake to guarantee its confidentiality and security.
Personal information we collect:
When you visit the Pottenza-global.com, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the installed cookies on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.” Moreover, we might collect the personal data you provide to us (including but not limited to Name, Surname, Address, phone number, etc.) during registration to be able to fulfill the agreement.
Why do we process your data?
Our top priority is customer data security, and, as such, we may process only minimal user data, only as much as it is absolutely necessary to maintain the website. Information collected automatically is used only to identify potential cases of abuse and establish statistical information regarding website usage. This statistical information is not otherwise aggregated in such a way that it would identify any particular user of the system.
You can visit the website without telling us who you are or revealing any information, by which someone could identify you as a specific, identifiable individual. If, however, you wish to use some of the website’s features, or you wish to receive our newsletter or provide other details by filling a form, you may provide personal data to us, such as your email, first name, last name, city of residence, organization, telephone number. You can choose not to provide us with your personal data, but then you may not be able to take advantage of some of the website’s features. For example, you won’t be able to receive our Newsletter or contact us directly from the website. Users who are uncertain about what information is mandatory are welcome to contact us via data protection officer dpo@pottenza-global.com.
Your rights:
If you are a European resident, you have the following rights related to your personal data:
The right to be informed.
The right of access.
The right to rectification.
The right to erasure.
The right to restrict processing.
The right to data portability.
The right to object.
Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling.
If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us through the contact information below: please contact data protection officer dpo@pottenza-global.com
Additionally, if you are a European resident, we note that we are processing your information in order to fulfill contracts we might have with you (for example, If you communicate or work on a project with us), or otherwise to pursue our legitimate business interests listed above. Additionally, please note that your information will never be transferred outside of Europe. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a law that governs how organisations process personal data. Consent of the data subject means any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.
Links to other websites:
Our website may contain links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for such other websites or third parties' privacy practices. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our website and read the privacy statements of each website that may collect personal information.
How does Pottenza Global Consulting protect your personal data?
Pottenza Global Consulting attaches great importance to your right to privacy and the protection of your personal data. We want you to feel secure that when you deal with Pottenza, your personal data are in good hands.
Pottenza protects your personal data in accordance with applicable laws and our data privacy policies. In addition, Pottenza maintains the appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing and/or against accidental loss, alteration, disclosure or access, or accidental or unlawful destruction of or damage thereto.
Which categories of personal data do we collect and how do we process such personal data?
We collect personal data of our employees, potential employees, clients and their current/former/prospective employees/directors, suppliers, business contacts, shareholders and website users. If the data we collect are not listed in this privacy policy we will give individuals (when required by law) appropriate notice of which other data will be collected and how they will be used.
Information security:
We secure information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We keep reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification, and personal data disclosure in its control and custody. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed.
Our company provides GPDR training from onboarding and every year because we understand that they are the most effective ways to guarantee that all employees and/or subcontractors understand the importance of GPDR, the rights that consumers have and the role that each person plays to achieve them.
For which purposes and on which legal basis do we use your personal data?
Pottenza uses your personal data only where required for specific purposes. Please view the table below for (i) a list of the purposes for which Pottenza uses your personal data and (ii) an overview of the legal basis for each such purpose.
Legitimate interest means that Pottenza has reasonable grounds to process your personal information. Where the above table states that we rely on our legitimate interests for a given purpose, we are of the opinion that our legitimate interests are not overridden by your interests, rights or freedoms, given (i) the transparency we provide on the processing activity, (ii) our privacy by design approach, (iii) our regular privacy reviews and (iv) the rights you have in relation to the processing activity. If you wish to obtain further information on this balancing test approach, please contact data protection officer dpo@pottenza-global.com
We will process your personal information for the purposes mentioned above based on your prior consent, to the extent such consent is mandatory under applicable laws.
To the extent you are asked to click on/check “I accept”, “I agree” or similar buttons/checkboxes/functionalities in relation to a Privacy policy, doing so will be considered as providing your consent to process your personal information, only where such consent is required by mandatory law.
We will not use your personal information for purposes that are incompatible with the purposes of which you have been informed, unless it is required or authorized by law, or it is in your own vital interest (e.g. in case of a medical emergency) to do so.
Will we share your personal data with third parties?
We may transfer personal data to our service providers and professional advisors, public and governmental authorities, Pottenza contractors/partners or third parties in connection with Pottenza’s operation of its business, including any (potential) corporate or commercial transaction and including clients if the data has been processed to provide client services. Such third parties may be located in other countries. Before we do so, we shall take the necessary steps to ensure that your personal data will be given adequate protection as required by relevant data privacy laws and Pottenza’s internal policies. Pottenza may also transfer your personal data to any of its affiliates/partners in furtherance of any visits to our Pottenza locations.
For example, we may disclose personal information to third parties for other business purposes as follows:
We share your information with third-party service providers that provide services to us, including billing, payment processing, customer service, email deployment, advertising and marketing, security and performance monitoring, maintaining or servicing accounts, processing or fulfilling orders and transactions, verifying customer information, research, data hosting, auditing, and data processing;
To protect and defend the legal rights, safety, and security of Pottenza, our affiliates, users, or the public, including to protect against fraud and malicious activity; and
For other business purposes described in this Privacy policy or for any other purpose disclosed to you at the time we collect the information or pursuant to your consent.
Unless you are notified otherwise, we will never make any transfers of your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to third parties outside the EEA.
What about sensitive data?
We do not generally seek to collect sensitive data (also known as special categories within the EEA) through this site or otherwise. In the limited cases where we do seek to collect such data, we will do this in accordance with data privacy law requirements and/or ask for your consent.
The term "sensitive data" refers to the various categories of personal data identified by data privacy laws as requiring special treatment, including in some circumstances the need to obtain explicit consent from you. These categories include racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious, philosophical or other similar beliefs, membership of a trade union, physical or mental health, biometric or genetic data, sexual life or orientation, or criminal convictions and offences (including information about suspected criminal activities).
What about data security?
We maintain organizational, physical and technical security arrangements for all the personal data we hold. We have protocols, controls and relevant policies, procedures and guidance to maintain these arrangements taking into account the risks associated with the categories of personal data and the processing we undertake.
Legal disclosure:
We will disclose any information we collect, use or receive if required or permitted by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, and when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
Contact information:
If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Policy or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to individual rights and your Personal Information, you may send an email to dpo@pottenza-global.com.