Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 3, 2026

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected through this website (www.maculan.net, hereinafter the “Website”) is:

MACULAN S.r.l.
Via Castelletto 3
36042 Breganze (VI)
Italy

VAT No. and Tax Code: 00385540240
Tel.: +39 0445 873733
E-mail: info@maculan.net
Certified e-mail (PEC): maculansrl@legalmail.it

2. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how MACULAN S.r.l. processes the personal data of users who access and use the Website.

Personal data are processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), Italian Legislative Decree No. 196 of 30 June 2003, as amended by Legislative Decree No. 101 of 10 August 2018, and any other applicable data protection legislation.

This Privacy Policy applies to users of the Website and does not apply to websites, services or content operated by third parties that may be accessible through links available on the Website.

3. Personal data that may be processed

3.1 Browsing data

The IT systems and software procedures used to operate the Website acquire, during their normal operation, certain data whose transmission is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols.

Such data may include, by way of example, IP addresses, information concerning the browser and device used, the date and time of the request, the requested resource, the page from which access was made, where available, and other technical parameters relating to the connection.

This data is primarily processed to ensure the proper functioning of the Website, maintain system security, prevent abuse and anomalies, and obtain aggregate statistical information concerning the operation of the Website.

3.2 Data voluntarily provided by the user

Where users voluntarily provide personal data through contact forms, information requests or other tools available on the Website, the data necessary to respond to the request will be collected.

Depending on the tool used, such data may include, for example, first name, last name, e-mail address, telephone number and any other information voluntarily included by the user in their message.

3.3 Communication data

Where users contact MACULAN S.r.l. by e-mail or through other communication channels indicated on the Website, the data necessary to manage the communication and provide a response may be processed.

4. Purposes and legal bases of processing

Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

• enabling browsing and the proper technical functioning of the Website;
• ensuring the security of the Website and IT systems and preventing fraudulent, abusive or harmful activities;
• responding to requests submitted by users;
• managing communications and relations with users;
• complying with obligations established by laws, regulations or orders issued by competent authorities;
• establishing, exercising or defending the rights of the Data Controller;
• carrying out statistical and Website usage analyses, within the limits permitted by applicable law;
• carrying out any additional activities for which the user has provided specific consent, where required by law.

Depending on the specific purpose, the legal bases for processing may include the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures, compliance with a legal obligation, the legitimate interests of the Data Controller, the user’s consent, and the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

5. Provision of data

The provision of browsing data necessary for the technical operation of the Website is intrinsically connected with the use of web services.

The provision of data requested through contact forms is generally necessary to allow the Data Controller to respond to the user’s request. Failure to provide data identified as necessary may prevent the relevant service from being provided or the request from being handled.

The provision of any additional data beyond what is necessary is voluntary.

6. Cookies and tracking technologies

The Website uses cookies and other tracking technologies for technical purposes and, where applicable, for statistical, preference or marketing purposes.

For detailed information about the cookies and tracking technologies used on the Website, including their purposes, categories, providers and duration, please consult the Website’s Cookie Policy.

Non-essential tracking technologies are activated in accordance with applicable legislation and, where required, only after the user’s consent has been obtained.

7. Third-party services

The Website may use services provided by third parties for specific functionalities, security, statistical analysis or other activities related to the operation of the Website.

Such third parties may process personal data on behalf of the Data Controller where they act as data processors, or as independent data controllers where provided for by the applicable legal framework.

Information concerning individual third-party services used on the Website is indicated, where applicable, in the Cookie Policy and in the consent management tools.

8. Google Analytics

The Website may use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to understand how users interact with the Website and to improve its performance.

Depending on its configuration, the service may involve the processing of information relating to the user’s device, browser, pages visited and interactions with the Website.

Where required by applicable law, Google Analytics is activated only after the user’s consent.

9. Google reCAPTCHA

The Website may use Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms and other functionalities against spam, abuse and automated requests.

The use of this service may involve the processing of technical information and information concerning the user’s interactions with the Website by Google.

The relevant technologies and cookies, where applicable, are described in the Cookie Policy.

10. Meta / Facebook

The Website may use services provided by Meta Platforms, including tools intended to measure conversions and marketing activities.

Such tools may enable the processing of information relating to users’ interactions with the Website and the measurement of advertising campaigns.

Where required by applicable law, such tools are activated only after the user’s consent.

11. Processing methods

Personal data are processed using electronic and, where necessary, paper-based means, in accordance with the principles of fairness, lawfulness, transparency, data minimisation and security.

The Data Controller adopts appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, destruction, alteration, unauthorised access or processing that is inconsistent with the purposes for which the data were collected.

12. Data retention

Personal data are retained for no longer than is necessary to achieve the purposes for which they were collected or subsequently processed.

Data may be retained for longer periods where this is necessary to comply with legal obligations or to establish, exercise or defend the rights of the Data Controller.

Retention periods may therefore vary depending on the type of data and the specific purpose of the processing.

13. Disclosure and recipients of personal data

Personal data may be disclosed, to the extent strictly necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to parties providing services to the Data Controller, such as technical, IT, security, communication or other service providers necessary for the operation of the Website and related activities.

Where applicable, such parties may act as data processors pursuant to Article 28 of the GDPR.

Personal data may also be disclosed to public authorities or other parties where required by law or by an order issued by a competent authority.

14. Transfers of personal data to third countries

Some service providers used by the Website may process personal data outside the European Economic Area.

Where transfers to third countries take place, the Data Controller adopts the safeguards provided for by Articles 44 et seq. of the GDPR and, where necessary, uses the transfer mechanisms provided for by applicable law, such as an adequacy decision, Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally recognised safeguards.

15. Data subject rights

Users, as data subjects, may exercise the rights provided for by Articles 15-22 of the GDPR, where applicable, including the right to:

• obtain confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning them are being processed;
• access their personal data and information concerning the processing;
• request the rectification of inaccurate data or the completion of incomplete data;
• request the erasure of personal data in the cases provided for by law;
• request restriction of processing in the cases provided for by law;
• receive personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, where applicable;
• object to processing in the cases provided for by law;
• withdraw consent previously given, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal;
• lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

16. How to exercise your rights

To exercise their rights or request information concerning the processing of personal data, data subjects may contact MACULAN S.r.l. at the following addresses:

E-mail: info@maculan.net
Certified e-mail (PEC): maculansrl@legalmail.it

The Data Controller will respond to requests within the time limits established by applicable law.

17. Supervisory authority

Any data subject who believes that the processing of their personal data infringes applicable data protection legislation has the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority, in particular the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali), in accordance with the applicable procedures.

18. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, organisational or technical arrangements, or changes to the services and functionalities available on the Website.

Users are therefore encouraged to review this page periodically.