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Preamble
In accordance with European Regulation No. 679/2016 (hereinafter “Regulation”) and national data protection laws (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Privacy Regulations”), Interviewscouter invites you to carefully read this Privacy Policy, which contains important information about the protection of your Personal Data.
The processing of your Personal Data will be guided by the principles of fairness, legality, transparency, purpose limitation and data retention, minimization and accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality, in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation.
1. DATA CONTROLLER
The Data Controller is Stefano Mellone (hereinafter “Controller”), owner of the Interviewscouter website, P.Iva: 05073590233 (Italian VAT Code)
2. PERSONAL DATA PROCESSED
“Personal Data” means information suitable to identify, directly or indirectly, an individual, in this case, you, who is browsing the Site and using the service (hereinafter “Data”).
In particular, in the context of your navigation on the Site and use of our Service, we collect:
- Identification data (e.g., name, surname, date of birth);
- Contact data (i.e., phone number, email);
- IP and URL used for navigation on the Site;
- Data and browsing history on the Site;
- Information related to performance regarding actions taken on the Site;
- Data voluntarily provided by you in this context to use our Service;
- Banking data necessary for managing the commercial relationship.
3. PURPOSE AND LEGAL BASIS OF PROCESSING
The provision of Data referred to in points i), ii), vi), vii), and viii) of the previous section 2 is entirely voluntary. However, if you refuse to provide the said data, the Controller will not be able to fulfill your requests regarding the use of our Service.
The collection of Data in points iii), iv), and v) is implicit in the navigation on the Site.
In any case, we are committed to ensuring that the information collected and used is appropriate for the described purposes and does not constitute an invasion of your personal sphere beyond the boundaries set by your consent.
Your Data is processed, both automatically and manually, for the following purposes:
a) Satisfaction of Your Requests and Use of Services Offered by the Controller
The Controller will process some of your Data to allow you to navigate the Site, access various content, purchase, access, and use the offered Services. To this end, the Site contains different forms that, once completed, allow us to follow up on your requests and manage the contractual relationship with the Controller.
Additionally, for the purpose of executing the contract entered into by the user, the Controller will use the Data to ensure the proper operation of the Site and the subsequent enjoyment, by the data subject, of the services accessible through the various sections of the Site. Data may also be collected and processed to carry out activities related to the management, administration, and optimization of the Site and its Products.
For these purposes, the legal basis is represented by Art. 6, par. 1, letter b), GDPR, i.e., the execution of a contract or pre-contractual measures.
b) Direct Marketing
The Controller may process your Data for sending commercial communications or promotional initiatives for the direct offer of its own products or services similar to those you have already subscribed to. The Controller will carry out this activity in compliance with GDPR principles and to pursue its legitimate interest, according to Art. 6, par. 1, letter f), of the Regulation.
c) Direct Marketing through Automated Means
With your explicit consent, the Controller will use the Data for direct marketing purposes, i.e., for sending advertising material related to products and/or services and/or events promoted by Interviewscouter via automated calls, SMS, MMS, and traditional mail. You may revoke your consent for the use of your Data for the purposes described in this paragraph at any time by writing to the Controller at the email address info@interviewscouter.com
d) Indirect Marketing
With your explicit and specific consent, the Controller may send you commercial communications related to services or products from companies operating in sectors of your interest. You may revoke your consent for the use of your Data for the purposes described in this paragraph at any time by writing to the Controller at the email address info@interviewscouter.com
e) Profiling
With your explicit and specific consent, the Controller may process your Data for profiling purposes. This activity allows for the preparation of statistical and market research studies aimed at creating/defining your profile or personality, also through the analysis of your tastes, preferences, habits, possible needs, or consumption choices. This will allow us to offer you products, services, and promotions more aligned with your needs while avoiding disturbing you with communications you might find intrusive or annoying. You may revoke your consent for the use of your Data for the purposes described in this paragraph at any time by writing to the Controller at the email address info@interviewscouter.com
f) Analysis Purposes
The Data you provide and the information related to your interaction will be included in our database and used anonymously to analyze and improve the services offered, evaluate the effectiveness of our activities and initiatives, and conduct statistical analysis on the composition of the database itself. The legal basis for processing is the legitimate interest of the data controller.
g) Legal Obligations
Finally, the Controller processes Data to comply with legal obligations to which it is subject, according to Art. 6, par. 1, letter c) of the Regulation.
4. DATA RECIPIENTS
The Data collected may be communicated to third parties, particularly to pursue the indicated purposes, but will not be disseminated or transferred to a third country or international organization, except where communication to third parties is required by national or European Union law.
Your Data may be communicated to companies specifically appointed as data processors by the Controller, which provide IT services and perform technical operations for maintenance, optimization, management, and development of the Site's functionalities and Services.
Your Personal Data may be made accessible, for the above purposes, to employees and collaborators of Interviewscouter.
Finally, your Data may be transmitted to judicial authorities where necessary and in cases provided by law.
To obtain a complete list of data processors as per Article 28, GDPR, contact the Controller at the following email address info@interviewscouter.com
5. DATA RETENTION PERIOD
The Controller processes your Data for the time strictly necessary to achieve the purposes indicated in the previous section 3.
Data provided by you for the conclusion of the contract concerning the Services will be kept for the entire duration of the contractual relationship and as long as obligations or requirements related to contract performance exist. Data will be kept for a period strictly necessary, after the termination of the contractual relationship, exclusively for purposes related to compliance with legal obligations or the defense of the Controller's rights.
With regard to marketing processing based on the Controller's legitimate interest or your consent, your Data will be processed for the entire duration of the contract as long as obligations or requirements related to its execution persist, unless you oppose the processing or revoke your consent.
Billing data will be kept for a period necessary to ensure the correct execution of the contract and for an additional 10 years for the fulfillment of related administrative and tax obligations.
Finally, we reserve the right to retain so-called log-in and log-out data for a period necessary to manage potential crimes committed against the Site (e.g., hacking activities).
6. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS
You may exercise the rights provided by Articles 15 and following of the Regulation at any time with respect to the Controller, including:a) The right to obtain confirmation of the existence or non-existence of personal data concerning you, even if not yet recorded, and their communication in an intelligible form;b) The right to withdraw consent at any time regarding the processing purposes;c) The right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability;d) The right to object to processing at any time;e) The right to file a complaint with the competent Supervisory Authority if you believe that the processing of your data is contrary to the applicable regulations.
7. HOW TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS
If you wish to exercise the above rights or need further clarification regarding the processing of your personal data, you can write to the email address: info@interviewscouter.com
PREMISE
Pursuant to Article 13 of EU Regulation 679/2016 on personal data protection (hereinafter "Regulation" or GDPR), Stefano Mellone, as the Data Controller, informs you that the website you are navigating uses so-called "cookies" and similar technologies to ensure better functionality of its websites (including the mobile version) and its Platform, and to recognize you from other users. Cookies and similar technologies can perform functions and customize content. Please read this Policy, which aims to provide you with all the information related to the use of these technologies.
DEFINITION OF COOKIES
Cookies are small text strings automatically downloaded to the user’s browser or device, with their consent (where necessary), during navigation on our main website or during the use of our Platform. This allows us, on each subsequent visit, to track the user's navigation choices and thus offer an efficient and targeted experience. Some cookies collect information to maintain the security of the Site; others provide information to help us improve its performance; others may customize content. Each cookie performs a specific action and, based on its function and purpose, can be categorized into technical cookies, aggregate analysis cookies, and profiling cookies. By browsing this site, you may install both "first-party" and "third-party" cookies. "First-party" cookies are those installed and managed directly by the Data Controller, while "third-party" cookies are those installed by third parties.For any questions regarding the protection of your personal data, you can contact our Data Controller by writing to the email address: legal@interviewscouter.com
TECHNICAL COOKIES
The cookies described in this section are sent directly from this site and may be either first-party or third-party cookies. Cookies are installed for the purposes indicated concerning the different categories of cookies outlined below. Technical cookies are cookies installed to ensure better functioning of the website and to enhance the functionalities and performance of the site itself. For example, these cookies are used to remember a user's decision regarding the use of cookies on the website. Technical cookies are not used for further purposes and may be managed directly by Interview Scouter or by third parties. These types of cookies can be used without the user's prior explicit consent. All such cookies are enabled automatically. These cookies can be distinguished as follows:
Navigation Cookies: These cookies are not persistently stored on the user's computer and are deleted when the browser is closed. They are strictly limited to transmitting session identifiers necessary to ensure the secure and efficient exploration of the site, avoiding the use of other potentially harmful techniques for user privacy. For example, "user input" cookies are used to track data provided by the user when filling out online forms on the Site.
Analytical Cookies: This category includes "performance or analytics cookies". These cookies collect information on the number of users visiting the website and on the pages/sections of the site most frequently visited. These cookies provide the Data Controller with information about the performance of their website/app and may be used with the user's consent.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the user to navigate based on a series of selected criteria (e.g., language, text characters, type of browser) to enhance the service provided and may be used with the user's consent. For example, authentication cookies are used to identify the user after login and enable them to authenticate and access the content and/or functionalities requiring such login.
PROFILING COOKIES
Profiling cookies store users' choices during navigation and are installed to create user profiles to provide targeted services or advertising content, display content, and propose commercial initiatives based on the sections of our sites that are most relevant to users and their interests.Profiling cookies may be used with the user's consent. Consent is obtained through a banner visible to users on their first visit to the site.
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES AND SOCIAL BUTTONS
Third-party cookies are installed by external sites other than the one being navigated, to provide targeted services or advertising content. This website also includes so-called social buttons, which are digital buttons (i.e., icons) intended to offer a direct link to our social media pages (e.g., Instagram and LinkedIn) and can install third-party cookies or cookies from the respective social networks. Third-party cookies may be used with the user's consent obtained through the banner visible on the first visit to the site. Consent can be revoked at any time by disabling cookies through the methods described in the following section "How to Control Cookies."
DURATION OF COOKIES
Cookies can be:
Temporary or Session Cookies: Used to store temporary information, they allow linking actions performed during a specific session and are removed from the computer when the browser is closed.
Persistent Cookies: Used to store information, such as login name and password, to avoid the user having to re-enter them each time they visit a specific site. These remain stored on the computer even after the browser is closed.
HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES
Users can manage cookie preferences:Directly through their device settings – for example, they can prevent the use or storage of Tracking Tools.Additionally, whenever the use of Tracking Tools depends on consent, the User can give or withdraw such consent by setting their preferences within the cookie policy or updating those preferences through the tracking settings widget, if available.Within their browser, to prevent, for example, third parties (not partners) from installing cookies. In this case, the procedures for managing permissions for the installation and removal of cookies differ depending on the browser used. Information on how to manage cookies in your browser can be found at the following addresses: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Brave, Opera.In the case of services provided by third parties (non-partners), the user can also exercise their right to object to tracking by referring to the third party's Privacy Policy.
RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS AND EXERCISE OF RIGHTS
Data subjects have the right to exercise the rights granted to them by current privacy legislation as per Articles 15-22 of the GDPR, including the right to withdraw consent for the use of cookies, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. For any information/requests related to the processing of personal data and the exercise of rights granted to you by Articles 15-22 of the GDPR, you can write to the Data Controller at info@interviewscouter.com
This Cookie Policy may be updated over time, for example, due to new sector regulations, updates, or the provision of new services or further technological innovations. Users are therefore encouraged to periodically review this document.
Premises
By accessing and using this website (the "Site"), the User agrees to the following Terms and Conditions of use (hereinafter "Terms"). These Terms may be updated and/or amended by the website owner (hereinafter "Interviewscouter"), at its sole discretion, without prior notice to Users. These Terms are provided on the Site for User information, and their storage and reproduction are permitted. By accessing the website, the User agrees to be bound by the following Terms. If the User does not agree to these Terms, they are invited not to use the aforementioned website.
Nature of the Service
By registering on the Site, the User agrees to pay for a service provided by Interviewscouter. The service offered consists of sending introductory emails ("cold emails") on behalf of the User, using the personal email address provided by the User during the registration phase. The aim of this service is to facilitate contact between the User and professionals operating in the User's selected fields of interest. The User is required to specify relevant search parameters, indicating the characteristics of the desired job or professional contact, in order to allow Interviewscouter to identify contacts most suitable to the User's work needs. Interviewscouter undertakes to send the aforementioned introductory emails to contacts in its database, in accordance with the instructions received from the User.
Rights, Obligations of the Parties
Users may access and use the Site's features and its content at their discretion, in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. The User shall not use the website in any manner that could encourage, induce, or engage in any fraudulent, unlawful, or prohibited activity under these Terms. Users should use their own antivirus software.
Within the aforementioned framework, Interviewscouter undertakes to assist the User by ensuring the proper functioning of the Site. Furthermore, Interviewscouter commits to taking all necessary measures and exercising due diligence regarding the protection of Users' personal data; for all matters related to the processing of personal data, reference is made to the privacy policy on the Site. Interviewscouter also uses cookies; for all information regarding cookies, reference is made to the cookie policy on the Site. While the information and data displayed in the content have been collected and presented on this Site by Interviewscouter responsibly and accurately, no explicit or implied guarantees are provided to Users regarding the accuracy, completeness, and usefulness of such information and data. Therefore, Interviewscouter reserves the right to correct any typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, and to modify or update the content at any time without prior notice. However, Interviewscouter does not guarantee that any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions will be corrected. The Site may also contain statements or other information about Interviewscouter's future plans, projects, and trends. Such statements or information are provisional in nature and do not imply any commitment by Interviewscouter.Interviewscouter reserves the right to suspend, limit, or terminate access to this website (or any portion thereof) at any time and without notice and at its discretion, if it believes that the User has violated any restriction contained in these Terms.
Limitation of Liability
Interviewscouter assumes no responsibility of any kind regarding Users' access to the Site or their use of its content. Each access and use of the website is at the User's own risk and responsibility. The User is also responsible for ensuring that all persons who access the website through their internet connection are aware of these terms and any other applicable terms and conditions listed herein, and for their compliance therewith.
Use Restrictions
Users are prohibited from posting or transmitting through the Site any material that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, sexually explicit, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable of any kind, including, but not limited to, any material that encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or violate any local, state, national, or international law. The use of the service is reserved for those who have reached the age of eighteen. Each account is personal and cannot be transferred. Each User is entitled to create only one account.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated on the Site, all content of the Site (e.g., news, photos, videos, sounds, trademarks, logos, domain names, software applications, graphic layouts, etc.) and their related rights are reserved to Interviewscouter and protected by copyright and other applicable laws protecting intellectual and industrial property. For Third Party content displayed on the Site, Interviewscouter will also indicate the source and any other similar reference to their author/owner. Content may not be altered, copied, reproduced, transmitted, modified, or otherwise used for derivative works or other commercial purposes, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Interviewscouter.
Interviewscouter holds all intellectual property rights pertaining to the Site. These Terms do not grant the User any ownership rights to the Site, its technology, or the intellectual property rights of Interviewscouter or third parties. The User shall not cause any harm to the Site or, in particular, use the Site for purposes other than those provided for in these Terms. Consequently, the User shall refrain from reverse-engineering the Site to create a competing product or service, and/or copying or reproducing any functionality, feature, or graphic characteristic of the Site.
Good Faith
The accurate fulfillment of the Contract and the proper performance of the Service presuppose active and constant collaboration in good faith between the Parties. Therefore, each Party is required to:
i) actively engage in fulfilling the obligations arising from the Contract;
ii) refrain from any behavior that could prejudice and/or hinder the other Party's performance of its obligations;
iv) promptly notify the other Party in case of difficulties and agree on the best possible solution in the shortest possible time.The User declares to exercise due diligence in using the Site in compliance with the following Terms.
Interviewscouter undertakes to implement all policies aimed at ensuring the maximum security of its website and to use tools that operate in this regard. Interviewscouter assumes no responsibility for issues (viruses, malware, spyware, etc.) that may be caused by linking to its Site.
Force Majeure
The Parties shall not be held liable for delays or failures in the performance of the Terms if such delays or failures are caused by force majeure or unforeseen circumstances as defined in Articles 1218 and 1256 of the italian civil code.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with Italian law. For any dispute relating to the interpretation, execution, and resolution of the Terms, Users are also informed of the possibility to resort to the Online Dispute Resolution Service offered to consumers by the European Union.
For any support, information, complaint, or exercise of rights regarding the Terms, Users may contact Interviewscouter at the following email: legal@interviewscouter.com.
Interviewscouter undertakes to respond promptly within 72 hours, excluding holidays, weekdays, and/or any other urgency due to force majeure, upon receipt of the assistance request email.
For any support, information, complaint, or exercise of rights regarding the Terms, Users may contact Interviewscouter at the following email: legal@interviewscouter.com.
Interview Scouter undertakes to respond promptly within 72 hours, excluding holidays, weekdays, and/or any other urgency due to force majeure, upon receipt of the assistance request email.