This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit the website www.maffeis.it (the “Website”), operated by Maffeis Engineering SpA (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and applicable Italian data protection laws.

By accessing or using the Website, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1- DATA CONTROLLER

The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:

Maffeis Engineering SpA
Legal address: Via Mignano, 26, 36020 Solagna (VI), Italy
VAT No.: IT03797420241
Email: info@maffeis.it
Phone: +39 0424 558361

For any privacy-related inquiries, complaints or requests to exercise your rights (see Section 9), you may contact us using the details above.

2- PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

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

Data you provide directly

You may voluntarily submit personal data when you:

  • Submit a contact request via the Website’s form
  • Apply for a job or submit a CV through the Careers section
  • Subscribe to newsletters or request information

Examples include:

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Professional information and CV details
  • Message content in contact forms

Automatically collected data

When you browse the Website, certain technical data may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Website
  • Date and time of access
  • Referring URLs

This information is processed for website security, functionality and analytics.

3- PURPOSES AND LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING

We process personal data for the following purposes:

Performance of contract or pre-contractual measures: To respond to your contact requests, fulfill information requests, and manage job applications.

Legal compliance: To comply with applicable legal obligations, including accounting, tax and safety regulations.

Legitimate interests: To improve the Website, ensure network and information security, prevent fraud, and analyze usage patterns.

4- HOW WE PROCESS YOU DATA

Personal data is processed using automated tools and manual methods, ensuring appropriate organisational and technical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or unlawful processing. We limit processing to what is necessary to achieve the stated purposes and comply with applicable law.

5- DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and as required by legislation:

  • Contact form submissions and career applications: Retained for a reasonable period to address your enquiry or until you request deletion.
  • Technical / browsing data: Retained for security, analytical and compliance purposes, typically for a limited period.
  • Legal and contractual data: Retained as long as required for contractual and legal obligations (e.g., accounting).

6- DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We may share your personal data with:

  • Internal authorised personnel handling client relations, HR, IT and legal compliance
  • Service providers supporting Website functions (hosting, IT support, analytics)
  • Public authorities when required by law or official order

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.

7- TRANSFERS OF PERSONAL DATA OUTSIDE THE EU

If personal data needs to be transferred outside the European Union for operational reasons (for example, to affiliated offices), we will ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place in compliance with GDPR requirements.

8- COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to operate effectively and improve functionality.
Cookies may also be used to analyse usage patterns.

A separate Cookie Policy with detailed information is provided elsewhere on the Website (or will be made available). You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings — note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

9- YOUR RIGHTS

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request erasure (the “right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing where applicable
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing)
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g. Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at the email address provided in Section 1 above.

10-DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including but not limited to:

  • Secure servers with access controls
  • Encryption of data in transit via HTTPS
  • Regular updates and security reviews

11- CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may amend this Privacy Policy over time to reflect changes in law, technology or Website functionality.
Updates will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

12- CONTACT INFORMATION

For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or data processing practices, please contact:

Maffeis Engineering SpA
Phone: +39 0424 558361
Address: Via Mignano, 26, 36020 Solagna (VI), Italy