Privacy e Cookie Policy
Last updated: 20 October 2026
This Privacy and Cookie Policy describes how the personal data of users who visit and use the website www.cercatoridellincanto.it (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”) are processed, pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), Italian Legislative Decree No. 196/2003, as amended by Legislative Decree No. 101/2018, and the applicable legislation on cookies and other tracking technologies.
1. Data Controller
The Data Controller is:
Zefirofiu S.r.l.s.
Via Montenegro 19, int. 9
70121 Bari (BA), Italy
VAT Number / Tax Identification Number: 08694530729
Email: cercatoridellincanto@gmail.com
Certified Email (PEC): zefirofiu@pec.it
For any enquiries concerning the processing of personal data, the Data Controller may be contacted using the details provided above.
2. Types of Data Processed
When users browse the Website, the IT systems used to operate it may collect technical data whose transmission is inherent in the use of the Internet.
These may include the IP address, the type of browser and device used, the operating system, the date and time of requests, the pages visited and other technical information relating to the connection.
These data are processed to enable the Website to function, ensure its security, identify any anomalies or misuse and carry out maintenance activities.
The legal basis for processing is the legitimate interest of the Data Controller, pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
3. Data Voluntarily Provided by Users
Sending communications to the email addresses published on the Website entails the collection of personal data voluntarily provided by the user, such as their name, email address and any information contained in the message.
These data are used to manage enquiries received and provide the relevant responses.
The legal basis for processing is taking steps at the request of the data subject, where applicable, or the legitimate interest of the Data Controller in managing communications.
The data are retained for the period necessary to handle the request and for any additional periods required by legal obligations or the protection of legal rights.
4. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure its proper functioning, remember user preferences and, subject to prior consent, activate analytics services and third-party content.
Consent is managed through Complianz, integrated with WordPress and the tracking services used by the Website.
On their first visit, users can:
accept all cookies;
reject non-essential cookies;
customise their preferences.
Non-essential cookies and tracking technologies that require consent are blocked by default until consent is given.
Preferences can be changed or consent withdrawn at any time through the “Manage Consent” function available on the Website.
Withholding consent does not prevent normal browsing, but may temporarily make certain content provided by external services unavailable.
5. Categories of Cookies Used
Functional and Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies enable the Website to function properly, manage language settings and remember privacy preferences.
The tools used include WordPress, Polylang, Complianz and WP Consent API.
Prior consent is not required for strictly necessary cookies.
Analytics Cookies
The Website uses Google Analytics 4, integrated through Google Site Kit, to collect statistical information about visits, pages viewed and user interactions.
Google Analytics may use cookies such as _ga and _ga_*.
Analytics cookies are activated only after the user has given consent.
The Website also uses Google Consent Mode and WP Consent API to communicate the preferences expressed through Complianz to Google services.
The legal basis for processing personal data for analytics purposes requiring consent is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
Marketing Cookies and External Content
Certain third-party services, particularly YouTube, may use cookies or other identifiers for purposes relating to content playback, interaction measurement or other activities carried out by the provider.
Content requiring consent is loaded only after the user has given their authorisation.
6. YouTube Videos and Third-Party Content
Some pages of the Website contain videos embedded through YouTube, a service provided by Google.
Loading these videos may involve transmitting information about the user’s device, connection and interactions, as well as the use of cookies or other identifiers.
For this reason, embedded videos are blocked by default through Complianz.
Without consent, an information message is displayed instead of the video. Users can choose to authorise playback or continue browsing without activating the video.
Accessing the YouTube platform directly involves visiting an external service subject to its own terms and privacy policies.
Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
7. Maps and Geolocation Services
The Website may incorporate interactive maps through tools such as WP Go Maps and external mapping services.
Displaying maps may involve transmitting technical information, including the IP address, to the service providers involved.
Google Maps is among the services detected during cookie scans. The Website may also use mapping resources based on OpenStreetMap.
Map content requiring consent is managed through the integrations available in Complianz.
8. Detailed Cookie Declaration
The list of cookies and other tracking technologies detected on the Website, including their categories, purposes and retention periods, is provided in the cookie declaration managed through Complianz.
The declaration is updated following scans and changes to the services used.
Some cookies may be activated only on certain pages or after the user has accepted the relevant categories.
9. Participation in the Project “Do You Want to Become a Wonderseeker?”
The Website contains a link to a Google Forms form through which users can submit videos to participate in the project “Do You Want to Become a Wonderseeker?”.
The collection and processing of personal data provided through the form are governed by a specific privacy notice dedicated to participation in the project, available at the bottom of this page.
10. Consent Management and Withdrawal
Consent to non-essential cookies and tracking technologies is optional.
Through Complianz, users can accept, reject or customise cookie categories and subsequently change their preferences.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out on the basis of consent previously given.
Consent is managed through Complianz, supported by WP Consent API and, for Google services, Google Consent Mode.
For further information about Complianz:
https://complianz.io/
11. Recipients of Personal Data
Personal data collected through the Website may be processed by:
hosting and IT infrastructure providers;
parties responsible for the maintenance and technical management of the Website;
Google, in relation to Google Analytics, YouTube and any Google Maps services;
providers of mapping services that may be used;
other technical service providers necessary for the operation of the Website;
public authorities or other parties in cases provided for by law.
Where required by applicable legislation, providers processing personal data on behalf of the Data Controller act as data processors pursuant to Article 28 GDPR.
12. Transfers of Personal Data to Third Countries
The use of certain external services may involve the processing or transfer of personal data outside the European Economic Area.
Such transfers are subject to Articles 44 et seq. GDPR and must take place using the mechanisms provided for by applicable legislation, including adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses or other appropriate safeguards.
13. Data Retention Periods
Personal data are retained for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes for which they were collected, in accordance with the principle of storage limitation.
In particular:
technical browsing data are retained for the time necessary to operate, maintain and secure the Website;
data voluntarily provided through communications are retained for the time necessary to manage requests and comply with any applicable obligations;
cookies and other identifiers are retained for the periods indicated in the cookie declaration;
consent preferences are retained in accordance with the settings configured in Complianz.
The retention periods applied by external services also depend on their respective privacy policies, according to the roles and responsibilities of the providers.
14. Rights of Data Subjects
Pursuant to Articles 15–22 GDPR, where provided for by law, data subjects may request:
access to their personal data;
rectification of inaccurate data;
erasure of personal data;
restriction of processing;
data portability;
objection to processing;
withdrawal of consent, where processing is based on this legal basis.
Requests may be sent to:
Email: cercatoridellincanto@gmail.com
Certified Email (PEC): zefirofiu@pec.it
Data subjects also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali):
https://www.garanteprivacy.it
15. Data Security
The Data Controller adopts technical and organisational measures appropriate to the level of risk to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
These measures are assessed and updated in line with the nature of the processing activities and technological developments.
16. Updates to the Privacy and Cookie Policy
This Privacy and Cookie Policy may be updated in the event of regulatory changes, changes to the services used by the Website or changes to the way personal data are processed.
The updated version is published on this page, indicating the date of the latest update.
PRIVACY NOTICE (Art. 13 GDPR)
Latest update: 12 october 2026
Project “Do you want to become a Wonderseeker?”
Data controller. Zefirofiu S.r.l.s., Via Montenegro 19, int. 9, 70121 Bari, Italy – VAT no. 08694530729. Contact: cercatoridellincanto@gmail.com · info@zefirofiu.it · PEC zefirofiu@pec.it.
Data we process. Email, full name, the video you submit (which may contain your image, your voice and the place filmed), and the date and time of submission and acceptance. For minors we also process the minor’s full name, the parent/guardian’s email and the release signed by the parent/guardian (which may contain their identification data, date and place of birth, contact details and signature).
Why and legal basis. We collect data to receive and validate your video and, if validated, publish it on any medium, including public online platforms (for example YouTube, the website and the project’s social media), for cultural, artistic, promotional and educational purposes, on a non-profit basis. We also keep proof of the consent received. The legal basis is consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR), which you may withdraw at any time.
Minors. Consent to the processing of data and to the publication of a minor’s video is given by the person holding parental responsibility, through the signed release. Publication takes place only after the release has been checked.
Publication. Videos published online are public: anyone can view, share and download them, and search engines may index them. Removing a video from the project’s channels does not delete copies already saved or shared by third parties.
Who receives the data. Google (Google Forms and Drive for collection) and the platforms on which the project publishes content (for example YouTube and social media); technical and communication providers acting on our behalf. Some of these may process data outside the European Union, with the safeguards required by the GDPR.
How long. Published videos stay online until removal is requested or the project ends. Form data, proof of consent and signed releases are kept for as long as the video remains published and for the time needed for project reporting and the defence of legal claims.
Your rights. You may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection and portability, and withdraw consent (withdrawal does not affect processing already carried out), by writing to cercatoridellincanto@gmail.com. You may lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (www.garanteprivacy.it).
