Privacy and Cookie Policy

Copyright

The website hestiasicily.com (hereinafter, the “Site”) and its contents (texts, images, sounds, animations, videos, graphics, trademarks, logos, audiovisuals, etc.) are the exclusive property of Leeway di Corrado Paternò Castello and are protected by applicable copyright laws (Italian Law of April 22, 1941, no. 633 – hereinafter, “LdA”). In relation to such contents, reproduction, communication to the public, making available to the public, renting and lending, public performance, even partial, and dissemination without the authorization of Leeway di Corrado Paternò Castello is strictly prohibited. Violations are subject to the penalties provided for by articles 171, 171-bis, 171-ter, 174-bis, and 174-ter of the LdA. Technological protection measures may be applied to the contents pursuant to and for the purposes of articles 102-quater et seq. of the LdA. The reproduction, on any medium, of the materials published on the Site, where expressly permitted, may be carried out exclusively for personal use, provided it is non-profit and without direct or indirect commercial purposes, in compliance with any technological protection measures. The Site contains links to other Internet sites, which are not under the control of Leeway di Corrado Paternò Castello; the publication of the aforementioned links on the Site does not imply approval or endorsement by Leeway di Corrado Paternò Castello of the respective sites and their contents; nor does it imply any form of guarantee or liability on the part of Leeway di Corrado Paternò Castello. The processing of data collected through the Site, and the rights of the respective data subjects, are governed by the Privacy Policy set out below. The contents available on the Site do not in any way constitute legal advice and do not replace necessary specific legal counsel and assistance. All contents available on the hestiasicily.com site may be published on third-party sites only upon prior authorization to be requested from info@hestiasicily.com, provided that, in case of acceptance, the author is indicated exactly as they appear on this site, and explicit reference is made to Leeway di Corrado Paternò Castello as the source. Any copyright violation will be prosecuted according to the law, both in criminal and civil proceedings.

Information pursuant to articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679

In compliance with articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) no. 679/2016 (“GDPR”) and Italian Legislative Decree 101/2018, this site respects and protects the privacy of visitors and users, putting in place every adequate and proportionate measure to guarantee fundamental rights and freedoms. This policy applies exclusively to the online activities of this site and is valid for visitors/users of the site. It does not apply to information collected through channels other than this website.

Legal basis of the processing

This site processes data based on consent. By using or consulting this site, visitors and users explicitly approve this privacy policy and consent to the processing of their personal data in relation to the methods and purposes described, including any disclosure to third parties if necessary for the provision of a service. The provision of data is optional: the user may deny or withdraw consent at any time (via the “Contacts” link at the bottom of the page). However, denying consent may result in the inability to provide certain services or compromise the browsing experience. Some data may also be processed based on the legitimate interest of the Data Controller, in compliance with art. 6, par. 1, letter f) of the GDPR.

Data collected and purposes

For security purposes (anti-spam filters, firewalls, virus detection), automatically recorded data may also include personal data such as the IP address, which could be used in accordance with applicable laws to prevent attempts to damage the site or cause harm to other users. Such data is never used for user identification or profiling, but only for the protection of the site and its users. If the site allows the insertion of comments or provides specific services requested by the user, the site automatically detects some identifying data (such as the e-mail address), voluntarily provided by the user. The data will be used exclusively for the provision of the requested service and kept for the necessary time. The information that users decide to make public through the services of the site is provided voluntarily, exempting the site from any liability for any violations of the law.

E-commerce Data Processing (WooCommerce)

For purchases made on the Site through the WooCommerce platform, we collect the personal data strictly necessary to manage orders, shipments, payments, and customer support (e.g., name, billing/shipping address, email, phone number, and payment details). The legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract to which the user is a party (Art. 6, par. 1, let. b of the GDPR).

Electronic Invoicing Data Management

In compliance with Italian tax regulations, specific billing data (such as VAT number, Tax Code, SDI code, or PEC address) is collected during the checkout process. This data is mandatory for the issuance, transmission, and legal archiving of electronic invoices via the Exchange System (Sistema di Interscambio – SdI) of the Italian Revenue Agency. The legal basis for this processing is compliance with a legal obligation to which the Data Controller is subject (Art. 6, par. 1, let. c of the GDPR). This data is retained for 10 years as legally required by accounting and tax laws.

Place of processing

The data collected by the site are processed at the headquarters of the Data Controller: Leeway di Corrado Paternò Castello, Via Etnea 29 – Catania (CT) 95131.

Cookies

As is customary on all websites, this site also uses cookies, small text files that allow storing information on visitor preferences, improving site functionality, simplifying navigation (e.g., login, language), and analyzing site usage. Session cookies are essential for distinguishing between connected users and ensuring security; they do not contain personal data and last only for the current session. Consent is not required for them. Functionality cookies, linked to an explicit user request (e.g., login), do not require consent. For analytical and profiling cookies, explicit consent is required via a banner, pursuant to the Guidelines of the Italian Data Protection Authority of June 10, 2021 and subsequent amendments.

Disabling cookies

Cookies can be disabled directly from the browser by refusing or revoking consent. Disabling them may, however, prevent the correct use of some site features. Instructions for disabling cookies are available on the following browsers: Mozilla Firefox – Microsoft Edge – Google Chrome – Opera – Apple Safari.

Third-party cookies

The site acts as an intermediary for third-party cookies, used to provide additional services and features (e.g., social networks, videos, maps). The site has no control over these cookies, which are entirely managed by third parties. Among these: The complete list of cookies used by this site, with purposes, duration, and third parties involved, can be consulted at any time via the consent management banner (cookie banner) present on the site.

Social Network Plugins

The site incorporates plugins and/or buttons for social networks to allow easy sharing of content. The plugins are programmed so as not to set cookies when accessing the page. Any cookies are set only when the user interacts with the plugin. The collection and use of information via plugins are governed by the respective privacy policies:

Transfer of data to non-EU countries

The site may share data with services located outside the European Union (e.g., Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok). Such transfers are legitimate under the EU adequacy decisions 2023 or through Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

Security measures

The site processes data in a lawful and secure manner, adopting adequate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction of data. The processing is carried out using IT and/or telematic tools, with organizational methods and logic strictly related to the purposes indicated.

User rights

Pursuant to articles 15-22 of the GDPR, the user has the right to obtain confirmation of the existence of personal data concerning them, access, rectification, cancellation, limitation, portability, and opposition to the processing. The user can also lodge a complaint with the Supervisory Authority (www.garanteprivacy.it).

Data Controller

The Data Controller is Leeway di Corrado Paternò Castello, Via Alberto Fortis 15, 00197 Rome (RM), email: info@hestiasicily.com.

Updates

This privacy policy is updated as of April 27, 2026 and may be subject to change. Please consult this page periodically for any updates.