Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Finn Dolce

This Privacy Policy explains how Ursula ("I," "me," or "my") collects, uses, and protects any information that you give me when you use the Finn Dolce blog (the "Blog"). I am committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected.

1. Information I Collect

I may collect and process the following information when you interact with the Blog:

  • Personal Identification Data (when commenting or subscribing): This includes your name (or username) and email address if you choose to leave a comment or subscribe to a newsletter or updates.

  • Usage Data: Information about how you access and use the Blog, such as your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring website (collected through analytics tools).

2. How I Use Your Information

The information I collect is used for the following purposes:

  • To Enable Comments: If you leave a comment, your name/username and email address are used to identify you and manage the comment system.

  • To Send Communications: If you explicitly subscribe to a newsletter, I use your email address to send you updates about the Blog. You can unsubscribe at any time.

  • To Improve the Blog: I use Usage Data (through analytics) to understand which content is most popular and how readers navigate the site, allowing me to improve the user experience.

  • For Security: To protect the Blog from spam and malicious activity.

3. Cookies

  • What are Cookies? Cookies are small files placed on your computer's hard drive that allow web applications to recognize you and remember your preferences.

  • My Use of Cookies: Finn Dolce uses cookies for standard functions like managing comments and running web analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand traffic patterns.

  • Your Choices: Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the Blog.

4. Data Protection and GDPR Compliance

As the Blog is operated from Italy, I adhere to the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the processing of personal data.

  • Data Minimisation: I only collect data necessary for the stated purposes.

  • Data Retention: I will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy.

  • Your Rights: Under GDPR, you have the right to:

    • Access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.

    • Rectification: Request that I correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.

    • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request that I erase your personal data (e.g., deleting your comments and email from the subscription list).

    • Object/Restrict Processing: Object to the processing of your personal data.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

The Blog may contain links to other websites (like social media platforms). If you follow these links, please note that I do not have any control over that external website. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

6. Data Security

I am committed to ensuring that your information is secure. I employ reasonable technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of your data.

7. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact me through the contact method provided on the Blog's main page.

Last updated: November 2025