Privacy Policy

Cookies consist of portions of code installed in the browser that assist the Owner in providing the Service according to the purposes described. Some of the purposes for installing Cookies may also require the User’s consent.

When the installation of Cookies takes place on the basis of consent, this consent can be freely revoked at any time by following the instructions contained in this document.

Technical and aggregate statistical cookies

Activities strictly necessary for operation
This Application uses Cookies to save the User’s session and to carry out other activities that are strictly necessary for the operation of this Application, for example in relation to the distribution of traffic.

Activity for saving preferences, optimization and statistics
This Application uses Cookies to save browsing preferences and to optimize the User’s browsing experience. These cookies include, for example, those for setting the language and currency or for the management of statistics by the owner of the site.

Other types of cookies or third-party tools that may install them
Alcuni dei servizi elencati di seguito raccolgono statistiche in forma aggregata ed anonima e potrebbero non richiedere il consenso dell’Utente o potrebbero essere gestiti direttamente dal Titolare – a seconda di quanto descritto – senza l’ausilio di terzi.

If among the tools indicated below there are services managed by third parties, these could – in addition to what is specified and even without the knowledge of the Owner – perform User tracking activities. For detailed information on this, it is advisable to consult the privacy policies of the services listed.

Comment on the contents
Disqus (Disqus)
Disqus is a content commenting service provided by Big Heads Labs Inc. Personal Data collected: Cookies, Usage Data and various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.

Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy – Opt out.

Interaction with social networks and external platforms

This type of services allow interaction with social networks or other external platforms directly from the pages of this Application.
The interactions and information acquired by this Application are in any case subject to the User’s privacy settings relating to each social network.
In the event that an interaction service with social networks is installed, it is possible that, even if the Users do not use the service, it collects traffic data relating to the pages in which it is installed.
AddThis (Addthis Inc.)
AddThis is a service provided by Clearspring Technologies Inc. that displays a widget that allows interaction with social networks and external platforms and the sharing of the contents of this Application. Depending on the configuration, this service can show widgets belonging to third parties, for example the managers of social networks on which to share interactions. In this case, even the third parties that provide the widget will be aware of the interaction made and the Usage Data relating to the pages in which this service is installed.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy.

Tweet button and Twitter social widgets (Twitter, Inc.)
The Tweet button and Twitter social widgets are interaction services with the Twitter social network, provided by Twitter, Inc.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy.

Like button and Facebook social widgets (Facebook, Inc.)

The “Like” button and Facebook social widgets are interaction services with the Facebook social network, provided by Facebook, Inc.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy.

+1 button and Google+ social widgets (Google Inc.)
The +1 button and Google+ social widgets are interaction services with the Google+ social network, provided by Google Inc.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA –Privacy Policy.

Linkedin button and social widgets (LinkedIn Corporation)
The LinkedIn button and social widgets are interaction services with the Linkedin social network, provided by LinkedIn Corporation.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy.

“Pin it” button and Pinterest social widgets (Pinterest)
The “Pin it” button and Pinterest social widgets are interaction services with the Pinterest platform, provided by Pinterest Inc.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy.

Advertising

This type of service allows the use of User Data for commercial communication purposes in various forms of advertising, such as banners, also in relation to the User’s interests.
This does not mean that all Personal Data is used for this purpose. Data and conditions of use are indicated below.
Some of the services listed below may use cookies to identify the user or use the behavioral retargeting technique, ie display personalized advertisements based on the interests and behavior of the user, also detected outside this application. For more information on this, we suggest you check the privacy policies of the respective services.

Google AdSense (Google Inc.)
Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google Inc. This service uses the “Doubleclick” Cookie, which tracks the use of this Application and the User’s behavior in relation to advertisements, products and services offered.
The User can decide at any time not to use the Doubleclick Cookie by disabling it: google.com/settings/ads/onweb/optout.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.

Statistics
The services contained in this section allow the Data Controller to monitor and analyze traffic data and are used to keep track of User behavior.

Google Analytics (Google Inc.)
Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google uses the Personal Data collected for the purpose of tracking and examining the use of this Application, compiling reports and sharing them with other services developed by Google.
Google may use the Personal Data to contextualise and personalize the advertisements of its own advertising network.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.

Viewing content from external platforms
This type of service allows you to view content hosted on external platforms directly from the pages of this Application and interact with them.
In the event that a service of this type is installed, it is possible that, even if the Users do not use the service, it collects traffic data relating to the pages in which it is installed.

Widget Video YouTube (Google Inc.)
YouTube is a video content viewing service managed by Google Inc. that allows this application to integrate such content within its pages.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy.

Video Vimeo (Vimeo, LLC)
Vimeo is a video content viewing service managed by Vimeo, LLC that allows this Application to integrate such content within its pages.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy.

Widget Instagram (Instagram, Inc.)
Instagram is an image viewing service managed by Instagram, Inc. that allows this application to integrate such content within its pages.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy.

Google Fonts (Google Inc.)
Google Fonts is a font style visualization service managed by Google Inc. that allows this application to integrate such content within its pages.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy.

Widget Google Maps (Google Inc.)
Google Maps is a map viewing service managed by Google Inc. that allows this application to integrate such content within its pages.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.

Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy.

How can I consent to the installation of Cookies?
In addition to what is indicated in this document, the User can manage preferences relating to Cookies directly within their browser and prevent – for example – third parties from installing them. Through the browser preferences it is also possible to delete the Cookies installed in the past, including the Cookie in which the consent to the installation of Cookies by this site is eventually saved. The User can find information on how to manage Cookies with some of the most popular browsers, for example at the following addresses: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari e Microsoft Internet Explorer.

With reference to Cookies installed by third parties, the User can also manage their settings and withdraw consent by visiting the relevant opt ​​out link (if available), using the tools described in the third party’s privacy policy or by contacting the third party directly.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the User may use the information provided by EDAA (EU), Network Advertising Initiative (USA) and Digital Advertising Alliance (USA), DAAC (Canada), DDAI (Japan) or other similar services. With these services it is possible to manage the tracking preferences of most advertising tools. The Owner, therefore, advises Users to use these resources in addition to the information provided in this document.

Data Controller
Dr. Hicham Mouallem
Reference email address: hichammouallemoffice@gmail.com

Since the installation of third-party Cookies and other tracking systems through the services used within this Application cannot be technically controlled by the Owner, any specific reference to Cookies and tracking systems installed by third parties is to be considered indicative. To obtain complete information, the User is invited to consult the privacy policy of any third party services listed in this document.

Given the objective complexity of identifying the technologies based on Cookies, the User is invited to contact the Owner should he wish to receive any further information on the use of the Cookies themselves through this Application.

Definitions and legal references
Personal Data (or Data)
Any information that, directly or indirectly, also in connection with any other information, including a personal identification number, makes a natural person identified or identifiable constitutes personal data.

Usage Data
This is information collected automatically through this Application (including from third-party applications integrated into this Application), including: IP addresses or domain names of the computers used by the User who connects with this Application, addresses in URI notation ( Uniform Resource Identifier), the time of the request, the method used in forwarding the request to the server, the size of the file obtained in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the response from the server (successful, error, etc.) country of origin, the characteristics of the browser and operating system used by the visitor, the various temporal connotations of the visit (for example the time spent on each page) and the details of the itinerary followed within the Application, with particular reference the sequence of pages consulted, the parameters relating to the operating system and the IT environment of the User.

User
The individual using this Application who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the Data Subject.

Interested
The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.

Data Processor (or Manager)
The natural person, legal person, public administration and any other body that processes personal data on behalf of the Data Controller, as set out in this privacy policy.

Data Controller (or Owner)
The natural or legal person, public authority, service or other body which, individually or together with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data and the tools adopted, including the security measures relating to the operation and use of this Application. The Data Controller, unless otherwise specified, is the owner of this Application.

This Application
The hardware or software tool through which the Personal Data of Users are collected and processed.

Service
The Service provided by this Application as defined in the relative terms (if available) and on this site / application.

European Union (or EU)
Unless otherwise specified, any reference to the European Union contained in this document is intended as extended to all current member states of the European Union and the European Economic Area.

Cookie
Small portion of data stored within the User’s device.

Legal references
This privacy statement is drafted on the basis of multiple legislative systems, including articles. 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

Unless otherwise specified, this privacy statement only concerns this Application.