Last updated: 11/01/2026

This Privacy Policy describes how personal data is collected, used, and protected when users visit https://www.matteobarchiesi.com.

Who we are

The Website https://www.matteobarchiesi.com is a personal portfolio website.

Data Controller:
Matteo Barchiesi
Email: matteobarchiesi.design@gmail.com

This Website is not operated as a company or e‑commerce platform. Any additional mandatory disclosures required by local or national regulations will be provided if applicable.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it
This Website collects a minimal amount of personal data and only where strictly necessary.

Personal data may be collected through:

technical processes (server logs, security systems);
direct user interaction via email contact.
No registration system, user accounts, newsletters, or marketing tools are present.
No sensitive personal data (such as health-related data) is intentionally collected.

The legal bases for processing are:

the legitimate interest of the Data Controller in operating and securing the Website;
responding to user-initiated contact requests.

Comments
At this time, this Website does not enable public comments.
If comments are enabled in the future, WordPress may collect:

the data shown in the comment form;
the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

Media
If users are allowed to upload images or other media to the Website, they should avoid uploading files containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as media files may be publicly accessible and downloadable.

Contact forms
This Website does not use contact form plugins.

Users may contact the Data Controller directly via email. Any personal data voluntarily provided (such as name and email address) is used exclusively to respond to the inquiry and is not stored longer than necessary.

Cookies
This Website does not use profiling or marketing cookies.

Only technical cookies strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the Website may be used. These cookies are typically set by WordPress or the hosting infrastructure and are required to:

ensure basic website functionality;
manage security and session stability.
Since no analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies are used, explicit consent is not required.

Users can still manage or disable cookies through their browser settings.

Analytics
This Website does not use analytics or tracking services (such as Google Analytics or similar tools).

No profiling, behavioral tracking, or statistical analysis of user activity is intentionally performed by the Website owner.

However, the hosting provider may collect anonymous technical data (such as server logs) for security and maintenance purposes only.

Who we share your data with
Personal data may be shared only with:

hosting providers;
technical service providers;
analytics service providers (if enabled);
public authorities, where legally required.
No personal data is sold or shared for commercial profiling purposes.

How long we retain your data
Personal data is retained only for the time strictly necessary:

contact requests: for the duration needed to respond;
technical logs: according to hosting provider policies;
analytics data: as defined by the analytics provider.

What rights you have over your data
Under the GDPR, users have the right to:

access their personal data;
request correction or deletion;
restrict or object to processing;
request data portability;
withdraw consent at any time.
Requests can be sent to: [insert contact email].

Where your data is sent
Data may be processed by hosting or third‑party services located outside the European Union.

In such cases, data transfers are protected through appropriate safeguards, including:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs);
adequacy decisions where applicable;
contractual data protection agreements.

Contact information
For any privacy‑related questions or requests, you may contact:

Matteo Barchiesi
Email: matteobarchiesi.design@gmail.com

A Data Protection Officer (DPO) is not required for this Website.

Additional information
How we protect your data
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to protect personal data, including:

secure hosting environments;
access controls;
software updates and security best practices.
Data breach procedures
In the event of a data breach, appropriate measures will be taken to identify, contain, and report the incident in accordance with applicable laws.

Third‑party data sources
This Website does not intentionally receive personal data from third parties such as advertisers or data brokers.

Automated decision‑making and profiling
This Website does not perform automated decision‑making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on users.

Industry‑specific disclosure requirements
This Website is not subject to additional industry‑specific privacy regulations.

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Contact:
matteobarchiesi.design@gmail.com