1. Data Controller

LC Atelier, with registered office at Foro Buonaparte, 54, 20121 Milan (MI) Italy, VAT number 04397450166, email info@lcatelier.it (hereinafter "we", "us", or "LC Atelier"), is the data controller for the processing of your personal data collected through this website.

2. Types of Data Collected

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Contact Information:

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address

Technical Data:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device information
  • Website usage data and analytics

Communication Data:

  • Messages sent through contact forms
  • Email correspondence
  • Project inquiries and proposals

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR Article 6:

  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): For newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications
  • Contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b)): To fulfill service agreements and respond to inquiries
  • Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)): For website analytics, security, and business development

4. Purposes of Processing

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
  • Managing project collaborations and services
  • Website analytics and performance optimization
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Legal compliance and record-keeping

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your data with the following third parties:

Technical Service Providers:

  • Vercel: Website hosting and infrastructure
  • Cloudflare: Content delivery network and security services
  • Google Analytics: Website analytics and user behavior analysis

Professional Services:

  • Legal advisors and accountants (when necessary)
  • Project collaborators (with your explicit consent)

6. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When transferring data internationally, we ensure adequate protection through:

  • European Commission adequacy decisions
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Binding Corporate Rules or certification schemes

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Contact inquiries: 3 years from last contact
  • Project data: Duration of project plus 5 years for legal compliance
  • Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Marketing data: Until consent is withdrawn

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access (Article 15): Request information about data processing
  • Right to rectification (Article 16): Correct inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (Article 17): Request deletion of your data
  • Right to restrict processing (Article 18): Limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability (Article 20): Receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to object (Article 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent: For consent-based processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@lcatelier.it.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics for website performance analysis
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Data backup and recovery procedures

11. Updates to Privacy Policy

This privacy policy may be updated periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through website announcements or email communications.

12. Contact and Complaints

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact:
Email: info@lcatelier.it
Address: Foro Buonaparte, 54, 20121 Milan (MI) Italy

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) or your local supervisory authority.

Last updated: 8/7/2025