Privacy Policy of Italian Food Hub
Last updated: August 29, 2025
Welcome to Italian Food Hub. Your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have as a user, both now and for any future features.
1. Data Controller
Website: https://italianfoodhub.com
Owner: Daniele Esposito
Contact Email: danieleesposit@gmail.com
2. Types of Data Collected
Currently:
Data voluntarily provided via comments: name, email, comment content.
Technical data collected automatically: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site (via analytics tools such as Google Analytics).
Essential cookies for site functionality.
In the future:
Data collected through newsletter subscriptions.
Data collected through affiliate links or advertising.
Marketing cookies, tracking, or advertising profiling.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We collect and use data to:
Respond to user comments and messages.
Improve the website and content through anonymous statistics.
Manage newsletters or subscription services.
Manage affiliate links or advertising transparently.
Comply with legal obligations if required.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Explicit user consent (e.g., newsletter, marketing cookies).
Legitimate interest (improving the site, statistical analysis).
Compliance with legal obligations.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell user data.
We may share data with third-party service providers (hosting, analytics tools, newsletter plugins) only for legitimate purposes.
Data may be disclosed if required by law.
6. International Data Transfer
Collected data may be transferred outside the European Union (e.g., Google servers in the USA). We ensure compliance with international privacy and security standards.
7. Data Retention
Comments and form data: retained until revoked or deleted.
Technical data and cookies: retained according to service providers’ policies.
Newsletter, affiliate, or advertising data: retained until consent withdrawal or end of activity.
8. User Rights
You have the right to:
Access your data.
Request correction or deletion of data.
Limit or object to data processing.
Withdraw consent at any time.
File a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., European Data Protection Authority).
To exercise your rights, contact: danieleesposit@gmail.com
9. Cookies
The site uses essential technical cookies.
In the future, it may use marketing or profiling cookies.
Users can always accept or reject cookies via browser settings or a dedicated banner.
10. Minors
The site does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you are a parent and notice your child’s data, contact us for removal.
11. Affiliates and Advertising (Future)
The site may contain affiliate links, banners, or promotions in the future.
Any data collected for these activities will be handled according to this Privacy Policy, with transparency and user consent.
12. Newsletter and Subscriptions (Future)
If the site offers newsletters or subscription services, data will only be collected with explicit user consent.
Users can unsubscribe at any time.
13. Changes to the Privacy Policy
Italian Food Hub may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be published on this page with the revised date.
14. Contact
For any privacy-related questions:
Email: danieleesposit@gmail.com