Last Updated: 28 February 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to The Italian VA ("I," "me," or "my"). Your privacy is important to me, and I am committed to protecting any personal information you share with me. This Privacy Policy outlines how I collect, use, and protect your information when you visit my website [theitalianva.com] ("Website").

2. Information I Collect
I may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you voluntarily provide when contacting me or using my services.
• Usage Data: Information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other analytical data to improve my Website and services.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: I may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse Website performance.

3. How I Use Your Information
I use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain my Website and services.
• To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and offer customer support.
• To improve my Website and customise user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing Your Information
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, I may share your data with:

• Service providers who help me operate my business (e.g., hosting services, analytics tools, payment processors).
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect my rights.
• Third parties as and when required to complete tasks related to my services, such as venues, caterers, and suppliers.

5. Data Security
I take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access, update, or delete your personal data.
• The right to opt out of marketing communications.
• The right to withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact me at chiara@theitalianva.com.

7. Third-Party Links
My Website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for their privacy practices, and I encourage you to review their policies before sharing your data.

8. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Me
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact me at chiara@theitalianva.com

Thank you for visiting The Italian VA!