Privacy and Cookies

PRIVACY AND COOKIES POLICY

1. Data Controller

Qualitas Informatica S.p.A. with registered office in Via Marco dalla Vecchia 12, 26014, Santorso (VI) (Italy) (the “Company”, “Qualitas” or the “Controller”) is ensuring compliance with the rules on personal data processing by providing the following information on the processing of data that is received or in any case collected while browsing this site.

2.  Processed data, purpose and legal grounds for processing 

Data generated by accessing the site

The information systems and the software used for this site acquire, during their normal use, certain personal data which is implicitly transferred while using Internet communication protocols. Such data (such as, for example, domain names, IP addresses, operating system used, type of device and browser used in the connection) is not coupled with any additional personal information and is used for:

• retrieving anonymous statistical information on the use of the site;
• managing control needs of the methods used for site browsing;
• ascertaining liability in the case of cybercrime.

The legal ground for processing data is to render the site’s features functional following the user’s access.

Data voluntarily provided by the user

The personal data provided by the user through the form are collected and processed for the following:

1. Carrying out reporting activities with the client based on contractual agreements.
2. Administrative purposes and performing obligations under the law, for example, accounting, tax, or adhering to court orders;
3. Having received specific consent, sending newsletters and marketing materials via email, periodically;
4. Having received specific consent, receiving updates on our activities and new postings on our blog;
5. In the case of curriculum vitae, exclusively for the selection process.

The legal ground for processing data is the execution of a contract to which the data subject is a party or the execution of precontractual measures adopted upon requests of the same. In the cases expressly stated, the legal ground for processing data is the consent freely given by the data subject.

3. Nature of data provision 

Aside from what is specified for browsing data, the provision of data is:

• Optional, with regard to the purposes under a), b) but any refusal shall make it impossible for Qualitas to perform its undertakings pursuant to the contract obligations;
• Optional, with regard to the purposes under c), and their use is conditional on having obtained a specific consent. Any refusal shall make it impossible for Qualitas send any newsletters or advertising materials.

4. Processing methods and length of storage 

The data collected shall be processed using electronic, or in any case, automated, computer and telematic, or manual methods that are logically strictly related to the purpose for which the personal data was collected, and in any case, in a manner to guarantee the security of the same. The data shall be stored for a term that is strictly necessary for the management of the purposes for which the data was collected, in compliance with the law in force and the legal obligations. In any case, Qualitas has enacted practices that prohibit the storage of data for an indeterminate term and therefore limits the storage term in compliance with the principle of minimising data processing.

5. Persons authorised to process data, data processors and disclosing of data 

Data processing of the data collected is carried out by persons working within Qualitas that are appointed for this end and authorised to process data according to specific rules provided under the law in force.

The data collected, if necessary or fundamental to execute the indicated purposes, may be used by external third-party Processors, or depending on the case, disclosed to the same independent controllers and more specifically:

• The companies belonging to our corporate group for the purposes indicated under point 1, letters a), b)
• Companies, entities or associations that provide services connected and instrumental to carrying out the above-mentioned purposes (market analysis and research, information system management).

In any case, personal data shall never be disseminated.

6. Data Subject’s Rights 

It is possible to access, object to the processing or request the erasure, the modification or the updating of all the personal data collected by Qualitas Informatica, at any time, by exercising the right to limit the data processing and the movement of data, by sending an email to: sales@qualitas.it

Cookies

In order to make our services as effective and easy to use as possible, this Site utilizes cookies. Hence, when you visit the Site, a minimum quantity of information will be entered on the User’s device, as small text files called “cookies”, that are saved in the User’s Web browser directory. There are different types of cookie, but basically the main aim of a cookie is to make the Site function more efficiently and to activate certain functions.

Cookies are used to improve the User’s global navigation. In particular, they:

• Allow for efficient navigation from one page of the Web site to another.
• Store the user name and preferences entered.
• Prevent you from having to enter the same information (such as user name and password) multiple times during your visit.
• Measure the User’s use of services, to optimize the navigation experience and services themselves.
• Present advertising information based on the interests and behaviour shown by the User during his navigation.

There are several types of cookies. The types of cookies that may be used on the site are listed below, with a description of their purpose.

Technical cookies
This type of cookie is necessary for some areas of the site to function properly. This category of cookies includes both persistent and session cookies. Without these cookies, the website or parts of it may not work properly. Therefore, they are always used, regardless of user preferences. Cookies in this category are always sent from our domain.

Analytical cookies
These cookies are used to collect information on site use. The Data Controller uses this information for statistical analysis, to improve the site and simplify its use, as well as for monitoring correct functioning. This type of cookie collects anonymous information about user activity on the website, including how they got to the website and the pages visited. Cookies in this category are sent from the website or from third-party domains.

Third-party tracking cookies
This type of cookie is used to collect information about how visitors use the website, the keywords used to reach the site, the websites visited and the origin of traffic that brings in visitors for marketing campaigns. The Data Controller may use the information to compile reports and improve the website. Cookies collect information anonymously. Cookies in this category are either sent from the website or from third-party domains.

Cookies for third-party feature integration
This type of cookie is used to integrate third-party features in the website (for example forms for comments or social network icons so visitors can share site content). Cookies of this category can be sent from partner website domains or whoever offers the feature on the site. The Data Controller is not required to request the user’s consent for technical cookies, as they are strictly necessary for the provision of the service. For other types of cookies, users may express their consent, in accordance with local regulations, via specific browser settings and computer programs or using measures that are easy and clear for the user to use. The Data Controller reminds the Users that they can change their cookie preferences at any time. Cookies can also be disabled from the browser at any time, but this may prevent users from using certain parts of the website.

Third-Party Websites
The website contains links to other websites that have their own privacy policies. These privacy policies may be different from the one adopted by the Data Controller, who is therefore not liable for third-party sites. In accordance with current legislation on personal data in the framework of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679, the consent to the use of these cookies is expressed by the user through the individual setting they have freely chosen for the browser used to browse the site, without prejudice to the user’s right to inform the Data Controller of their will relating to the data managed through the cookies accepted by the same browser at any time.

Enabling/disabling cookies through the browser
There are several ways to manage cookies and other tracking technologies. By changing your browser settings, you can accept or reject cookies or choose to receive a warning before accepting a cookie from the websites you visit. Please note that completely disabling cookies in the browser may leave you unable to use all our interactive features. If you use multiple computers in different locations, be sure that each browser is set up with your preferences. You can delete all the installed cookies in your browser’s cookie folder. Each browser has different procedures for managing settings. Click on one of the links below for specific instructions. Microsoft Windows Explorer Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Apple Safari If you do not use any of the browsers listed above, select “cookies” in the relevant section of the guide to find out where your cookie folder is located.

Deleting Flash cookies
Click the link below to change your Flash cookie settings. Disabling Flash cookies

Enabling and disabling cookies
In addition to using the instruments provided by the browser to enable or disable individual cookies, we would also like to inform you that the website www.youronlinechoices.com lists the major providers that work with website managers to collect and use information for the purposes of behavioral advertising. You can enable or disable all companies or alternatively adjust your preferences individually for each company. To do this, you can use the tool on the page www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/your-ad-choices. Further useful information on cookies is available at these websites: www.allaboutcookies.org www.youronlinechoises.com