Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

ChemometricSolutions ("we", "our" or "us") represents the professional collaboration between Prof. Riccardo Leardi and Dr. Emanuele Farinini, PhD, operating as independent freelance professionals with separate VAT numbers (Partita IVA) in Italy.

Both professionals act as joint data controllers for personal data collected through this website www.chemometricsolutions.it. This privacy policy explains how we handle any personal data you choose to share with us through our contact form, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.

Legal Structure:
Prof. Riccardo Leardi c.f. LRDRCR59R17F965E - Independent Professional - P.IVA 01974140061
Dr. Emanuele Farinini c.f. FRNMNL94R31D969Y - Independent Professional - P.IVA 02654130992
Both registered in Italy, operating under Italian and EU regulations

Contact Information:
Email: info@chemometricsolutions.com
Location: Italy (EU)

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us. This may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Company/Organization name
• Service interests
• Message content

2.2 What We Don't Collect

We do NOT collect:

• Cookies or tracking data
• IP addresses or location data
• Browser information
• Analytics or usage statistics
• Third-party advertising data
• Social media tracking pixels

3. Cookie Policy

This website does not use cookies. We have designed our website to function without any cookies, ensuring maximum privacy for our visitors.

This means:

• No tracking of your browsing behavior
• No data stored on your device
• No third-party cookies from analytics or advertising services
• No session cookies or functional cookies
• No cookie consent banner needed

You can verify this using your browser's developer tools or cookie inspection features.

4. How We Use Your Information

When you contact us through our form, we use your information solely to:

• Respond to your inquiry
• Provide requested information about our services
• Send project proposals if requested
• Maintain professional communication

Your contact information is never used for marketing purposes without your explicit consent, and we do not add you to any mailing lists unless specifically requested.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily submit our contact form
• Legitimate interests: To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
• Contract: When necessary to provide services you've requested

6. Data Retention

We retain your contact information only as long as necessary:

• Inquiry data: Until your inquiry is resolved, typically 30-60 days
• Project communications: Duration of the project plus required legal retention period
• Tax/legal documents: As required by Italian law for freelance professionals (typically 10 years)
• Invoicing data: 10 years as per Italian fiscal regulations for P.IVA holders

7. Data Security

We protect your personal data through:

• Secure email protocols
• Limited access to contact information
• Regular security reviews
• No storage of data on the website itself

Since we don't use cookies or databases on this website, your browsing activity remains completely private.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:

• Access: Request what information we have about you
• Rectification: Correct any inaccurate information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data
• Objection: Object to data processing
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email us at: info@chemometricsolutions.com

9. Third-Party Services

This website is hosted on Netlify, which provides secure hosting infrastructure. Netlify processes data according to their privacy policy and GDPR compliance standards.

We do not use:

• Google Analytics or any analytics services
• Social media plugins or pixels
• Third-party advertising networks
• External fonts that track users
• CDN services that collect data

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for businesses and professionals. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16 years of age.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date shows the most recent revision.

12. Complaints and Supervisory Authority

If you have concerns about data protection, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:

13. Academic and Research Data

For academic collaborations and research projects, data handling follows university ethics committees' guidelines and specific NDAs where applicable.