Privacy Policy

Data Controller

Alessio Goria

Email: alessio.goria@alessiogoria.com

Website: alessiogoria.com

Nature of this website

This is a personal portfolio website. It does not sell products or services, does not collect data through contact forms, and does not profile users for commercial purposes.

Data processed and purposes

This website processes the following data:

1. Language preference: stored in the browser's localStorage (Italian/English) to maintain the selected language between visits. Never transmitted to external servers.

2. Analytics data (with consent only): if the user accepts analytics cookies, Google Analytics 4 collects aggregated and anonymous visit data (pages viewed, session duration, country of origin, device type). IP addresses are anonymised before being sent to Google.

3. Server logs: the web server may automatically record the visitor's IP address, browser type, pages visited, and date/time of access. These data are retained only as long as necessary for the security of the service.

Cookies and tracking technologies

This website uses the following technologies:

Technical cookies / localStorage (always active):

• localStorage for the user's language preference. Not subject to e-Privacy cookie regulations.

Analytics cookies (with prior consent only):

• Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*, _gid): used to analyse website traffic anonymously. Duration: up to 2 years. Data controller for analytics: Google Ireland Limited.

IP addresses are anonymised (anonymize_ip: true).

Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Users can change or withdraw their consent at any time by clearing browser data:

Browser Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data → Cookies and site data.

Social network links

The website contains links to Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn profiles. These links open the respective platforms in a new tab. By clicking such links, you are subject to the privacy policies of Instagram (Meta), Facebook (Meta), and LinkedIn. The data controller has no control over data processed by these platforms.

Hosting and security

The website is hosted on infrastructure that ensures data transmission via HTTPS (encrypted connection). The hosting provider processes technical access data in compliance with GDPR.

User rights

Under Articles 15–22 of the GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679), every user has the right to:

• access their personal data

• request rectification or erasure

• object to processing

• request data portability

• lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority

To exercise these rights, write to: alessio.goria@alessiogoria.com

Intellectual property and photographic copyright

All photographs on this website are the exclusive property of Alessio Goria and are protected by copyright law (Italian Law no. 633 of 22 April 1941 and subsequent amendments, as well as EU Regulation no. 2019/790).

Without prior written authorisation from the rights holder, it is strictly prohibited to:

• reproduce, copy, download or save the photographs by any means

• publish, share or redistribute the photographs on websites, social networks or other channels

• use the photographs for commercial or non-commercial purposes

• modify, adapt or create derivative works from the photographs

Any unauthorised use constitutes copyright infringement and may be prosecuted under applicable civil and criminal law.

For usage requests, licences or permissions: alessio.goria@alessiogoria.com

Changes to this policy

The data controller reserves the right to modify this policy at any time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated date at the top of the document.