AskTuscany

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how AskTuscany processes personal data when you browse the website, submit the question form, and manage analytics consent.

Last updated: March 22, 2026.

Data Controller

AskTuscany (project owner) is the data controller for this website. For privacy requests, use the contact form on the homepage.

What Data We Process

Depending on your interaction with the site, we may process:

  • Form data you submit voluntarily (name, email address, and question content).
  • Technical data generated by your browser and device (IP, user agent, referral URL, pages viewed, timestamps).
  • Consent preferences (whether you accepted or rejected analytics cookies).

How We Use Data

  • To answer questions sent through the contact form and improve content.
  • To secure and maintain the website and hosting environment.
  • To measure website usage with Google Analytics 4, only after consent.

Legal Bases (GDPR)

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): analytics cookies and related GA4 processing.
  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): site security, reliability, and basic operational logs.
  • Contract/pre-contract (Art. 6(1)(b)): handling requests you send through the form.

Google Analytics 4

If you accept analytics cookies, AskTuscany uses Google Analytics 4 (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) to understand aggregate usage patterns and improve the site.

GA4 may process identifiers such as cookie IDs, IP-derived geolocation, device/browser data, and page interaction events.

International data transfers may occur under Google's contractual and organizational safeguards. For more details, see Google's privacy documentation.

Cookie Management and Withdrawal of Consent

Analytics cookies are disabled by default and activated only after opt-in. You can change your choice at any time through Cookie Preferences in the footer.

Cookie categories and durations are described in the Cookie Policy.

Retention

  • Question form submissions: retained only as long as needed to handle your request and improve content quality.
  • Consent records in browser storage: retained until you change preferences or clear browser storage.
  • Analytics data in GA4: retained according to the GA4 property retention settings configured by the site owner.

Your Rights

If GDPR applies, you may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, or objection, and you may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (for Italy: Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali).

Third-Party Links

This site may contain links to external websites. AskTuscany is not responsible for external privacy practices, content, or terms.