Privacy and Cookie Policy

WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY (pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 “GDPR”)

1. Data controller

The Data Controller of the personal data collected through the website www.fondazionericercabiomedica.it is Fondazione per la Ricerca Biomedica Avanzata ETS, with registered office in Padua. The Foundation can be contacted at the following email address: info@fondbiomed.it

2. Categories of Data Processed

The data is processed for the following purposes:

• to enable navigation on the Website (legal basis: legitimate interest);
• to respond to requests via forms (legal basis: performance of a contract/pre-contractual measures);
• to send newsletters and updates (legal basis: consent);
• to manage online donations (legal basis: performance of a contract);
• to comply with legal obligations.

 

4. Methods of Processing and Data Retention Periods

The processing is carried out using IT and telematic tools with appropriate security measures. Data is retained for the time strictly necessary to achieve the purposes indicated and in compliance with legal obligations.

5. Recipients of personal data

Data may be disclosed to:

• IT service providers (hosting, newsletters, CRM);

• third parties managing online donation platforms;
• Foundation’s consultants for administrative or legal purposes;
• competent authorities, where required.

6. Transfers to Third Countries

Some data may be processed using tools located outside the European Economic Area (e.g., Google, Mailchimp), only where adequate safeguards are in place pursuant to Articles 44 et seq. of the GDPR.

7. Data Subject Rights

Users may exercise their rights under Articles 15-22 of the GDPR (access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection) by writing to: privacy@fondazionericercabiomedica.it.

8. Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy is an integral part of the Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that the website sends to the user’s device, where they are stored and subsequently retransmitted to the website during future visits.

Types of cookies used by the website:

• Technical (necessary) cookies: enable basic functions such as navigation and access to secure areas. The site cannot function properly without these cookies.
• Analytical cookies: collect aggregated information on the number of users and how they visit the Website. They are used to improve the Website’s performance. These cookies are only collected with prior user’s consent.
• Profiling cookies: track users’ browsing activity and create profiles used to send advertising messages aligned with their preferences. They require explicit consent.

 

 

Cookie management
Uponfirst access, users may choose which cookies to authorize via the appropriate banner. Preferences can be modified at any time by clicking on “Review your cookie preferences.”

Third-party cookies
The website may use third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics, YouTube, Meta Pixel). The related privacy noctices are available on the websites of the respective providers.

 

Duration of cookies
Some cookies (session cookies) remain active only until the browser is closed. Others (persistent cookies) remain stored on the user’s device for a longer period.

How to disable cookies from the browser
Users can configure their browser to refuse all cookies or to display a warning whenever a cookie is sent. Disabling technical cookies may impair the proper functioning of the Website.

 

9. Specific Notices for Sections of the Website

a) Contact form: the data submitted will be processed solely to provide a response to the request.

b) Newsletter subscription: the data will be used to send periodic communications; consent may be withdrawn at any time.

c) Online donations: data will be processed for the execution of the donation and to fulfill fiscal and administrative obligations. Data may be disclosed to secure payment platforms (e.g. Stripe, PayPal, Nexi).

 

10. Amendments and Updates

This notice may be subject to amendments. Users are encouraged to consult it periodically.

 

Last update: June 20, 2025