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Privacy Policy

Effective date: 25 of July 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit this website and/or use the contact forms or newsletter services associated with Stefano Andreottola.

1. Who I Am

This website is owned and operated by Stefano Andreottola, a UX/UI Designer based in Zürich, Switzerland. The purpose of the website is to showcase professional experience, portfolio projects, and facilitate contact for collaboration or employment.

 

2. Data Collection

We collect the following types of data when you use this site:

  • Personal data: When you fill out a contact form or sign up for a newsletter, you may be asked to provide your name and email address.
  • Usage data: We may collect anonymized analytics (e.g., page visits, time spent on pages) via cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance.
  • Email metadata: If you contact us or subscribe to updates, metadata such as IP address and time of contact may be recorded.

No sensitive personal data (e.g., ID numbers, health information, financial data) is collected or stored.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis

Your data is collected for the following reasons:

  • To respond to contact inquiries
  • To send newsletters or updates, only if you have given express consent
  • To monitor site performance and enhance user experience

The legal basis for data processing is consent (e.g., newsletter opt-in) or legitimate interest (e.g., site maintenance and security).

4. Consent and Unsubscribe

All email communications are sent only after you give express permission (e.g., via an opt-in checkbox). You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in the email footer. Unsubscribe requests are honored promptly.

5. Use of Mailgun (Sinch Email)

We use Mailgun to send email communications. Mailgun may process your data (e.g., name, email address, metadata) for the purposes of delivering emails and monitoring performance (e.g., bounces, opens, unsubscribes).

Mailgun is operated by Sinch Email and complies with GDPR and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For more information, see their Privacy Policy and Acceptable Use Policy.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by law. You may request the deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.

7. Data Sharing

Your data is not sold or shared with third parties, except with service providers like Mailgun and analytics platforms necessary to operate this site. These providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.

8. Cookies

This site may use cookies or similar technologies for session management, analytics, and performance optimization. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

9. Your Rights

Under applicable laws (including GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Request deletion
  • Withdraw consent
  • Object to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact me at privacy@stefanoandreottola.com

10. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your data. However, no transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure.

Back home

Privacy Policy

Effective date: 25 of July 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit this website and/or use the contact forms or newsletter services associated with Stefano Andreottola.

1. Who I Am

This website is owned and operated by Stefano Andreottola, a UX/UI Designer based in Zürich, Switzerland. The purpose of the website is to showcase professional experience, portfolio projects, and facilitate contact for collaboration or employment.

 

2. Data Collection

We collect the following types of data when you use this site:

  • Personal data: When you fill out a contact form or sign up for a newsletter, you may be asked to provide your name and email address.
  • Usage data: We may collect anonymized analytics (e.g., page visits, time spent on pages) via cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance.
  • Email metadata: If you contact us or subscribe to updates, metadata such as IP address and time of contact may be recorded.

No sensitive personal data (e.g., ID numbers, health information, financial data) is collected or stored.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis

Your data is collected for the following reasons:

  • To respond to contact inquiries
  • To send newsletters or updates, only if you have given express consent
  • To monitor site performance and enhance user experience

The legal basis for data processing is consent (e.g., newsletter opt-in) or legitimate interest (e.g., site maintenance and security).

4. Consent and Unsubscribe

All email communications are sent only after you give express permission (e.g., via an opt-in checkbox). You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in the email footer. Unsubscribe requests are honored promptly.

5. Use of Mailgun (Sinch Email)

We use Mailgun to send email communications. Mailgun may process your data (e.g., name, email address, metadata) for the purposes of delivering emails and monitoring performance (e.g., bounces, opens, unsubscribes).

Mailgun is operated by Sinch Email and complies with GDPR and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For more information, see their Privacy Policy and Acceptable Use Policy.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by law. You may request the deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.

7. Data Sharing

Your data is not sold or shared with third parties, except with service providers like Mailgun and analytics platforms necessary to operate this site. These providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.

8. Cookies

This site may use cookies or similar technologies for session management, analytics, and performance optimization. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

9. Your Rights

Under applicable laws (including GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Request deletion
  • Withdraw consent
  • Object to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact me at privacy@stefanoandreottola.com

10. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your data. However, no transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure.