Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3 May 2026

1. Data Controller

The data controller for hearthwick.eu is the editorial group operating under the name Hearthwick, located at Via della Cera 14, 06121 Perugia PG, Italy. Contact: info@hearthwick.eu, phone +39 075 572 0100.

2. Data Collected

This site does not use analytics tracking cookies, advertising networks, or third-party data processors by default.

The following data may be collected:

Cookie preference: A single value (hw_cookie) stored in your browser's localStorage when you accept or reject the cookie notice. This value remains in your browser only and is not transmitted to any server.
Contact form submissions: If you complete the contact form, the name, phone number, email address, and message you provide are transmitted to our server via HTTPS for the sole purpose of responding to your inquiry. This data is not shared with third parties.
Server logs: Standard web server access logs record IP addresses, request paths, and timestamps. These logs are retained for up to 30 days for security purposes and are not used for profiling.

3. Legal Basis

Processing of contact form data is based on your explicit consent given by submitting the form (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). Server log processing is based on legitimate interest in maintaining site security (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

4. Data Retention

Contact form data is retained for no longer than 12 months after the last correspondence. Server logs are deleted after 30 days.

5. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and applicable Italian data protection law, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of personal data held about you. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali (Italy's supervisory authority).

To exercise any right, contact us at info@hearthwick.eu.

6. External Links

This site links to external resources including Wikimedia Commons and academic references. These sites operate under their own privacy policies. Hearthwick is not responsible for their data practices.

7. Changes

This policy may be updated. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a revision constitutes acknowledgement of the updated policy.