PRIVACY POLICY OF PAESTUMSITES.IT

Last updated: 13 August 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Paestumsites.it processes the personal data of users who visit the website, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable data protection legislation.

Paestumsites.it is an independent informational and promotional website dedicated to Paestum, archaeology and practical visitor information. It is not the official website of the Archaeological Parks of Paestum and Velia and does not directly sell tickets, guided tours or other tourist services.

1. DATA CONTROLLER

The Data Controller is:

Tiberio Gracco
VAT No. 05674470652
Website: www.paestumsites.it

For requests concerning privacy and the processing of personal data, users may contact the email address provided on the “Contact Paestumsites” page of this website.

2. DATA PROCESSED DURING BROWSING

During normal use of the website, the computer systems and services used for its operation may automatically collect certain technical information.

Depending on the services involved, this information may include the IP address, browser and device type, operating system, date and time of the request, requested page, referring website and other technical data necessary for the operation, security and maintenance of the website.

These data are mainly processed to ensure the correct functioning of the website, maintain its security, identify technical problems and prevent unlawful or harmful use.

3. DATA VOLUNTARILY PROVIDED BY USERS

Paestumsites.it does not currently use contact forms through which personal data are collected directly.

When a user voluntarily contacts Paestumsites by email, the sender's email address and any other personal data included in the message are processed solely for the purpose of replying to the request.

These data are retained for the time necessary to manage the communication and, where required, to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights of the Data Controller.

4. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

The website uses technical cookies and other technologies necessary for its operation.

Some third-party services may use cookies or tracking technologies that are not strictly necessary. Such services are activated according to the preferences expressed by the user through the cookie consent management system available on the website.

Users can accept, reject or change their preferences at any time using the relevant cookie settings control.

Further information about cookies, the categories used and consent management is available in the Paestumsites.it Cookie Policy.

5. TIQETS AND BOOKING SERVICES

Some pages of Paestumsites.it contain affiliate links and widgets provided by Tiqets to display availability, commercial information and booking options for tickets, guided tours and other tourist services.

Tiqets widgets are classified on this website under the Marketing category and are loaded only after the user has provided the relevant consent through the cookie management system.

When the widget is authorised, the user's browser may communicate directly with Tiqets servers and with technical services used by the platform. Technical information such as the user's IP address, device and browser information, referring page and information concerning interaction with the widget may therefore be transmitted.

Paestumsites.it participates in affiliate programmes and may receive a commission when a user makes a purchase through certain links, at no additional cost to the customer.

Paestumsites.it does not directly manage bookings, payments, refunds or personal data entered by users during the purchase process on the external platform.

Personal data collected directly while browsing or making a purchase on the Tiqets platform are processed in accordance with the privacy policy of Tiqets International B.V.

6. GOOGLE FONTS

Paestumsites.it uses Google Fonts to display certain typefaces, including Fira Sans.

The fonts are loaded through Google servers. In order to provide the font files required to display the website correctly, the user's browser therefore establishes a connection with Google services.

During this connection, technical data necessary to process the request, including the user's IP address, may be transmitted to Google.

For further information about Google's processing of personal data, users should refer to Google's Privacy Policy.

7. OPENSTREETMAP

Some pages of this website use maps based on OpenStreetMap through the ZH OpenStreetMap component.

Map tiles are loaded from OpenStreetMap servers, including the domain tile.openstreetmap.org.

When a page containing a map is displayed, the user's browser may therefore establish a connection with servers operated by the OpenStreetMap Foundation. Technical information such as the user's IP address and information relating to the request may be processed as part of the technical requests required to display the map.

For further information, users should refer to the Privacy Policy of the OpenStreetMap Foundation.

8. LINKS TO EXTERNAL WEBSITES

Paestumsites.it contains links to websites and platforms operated by third parties, including institutional websites, tourism services and booking platforms.

When users follow one of these links, they leave Paestumsites.it and access a website managed by a different organisation.

Paestumsites.it does not control how these third parties process users' personal data. Users are therefore advised to review the relevant privacy policies before providing personal information.

9. PURPOSES AND LEGAL BASES OF PROCESSING

Personal data may be processed to enable browsing and the technical operation of the website, maintain system security, respond to communications voluntarily submitted by users, comply with legal obligations and, where consent is required, activate third-party services and tracking technologies.

Depending on the type of processing, the legal basis may be the performance of measures requested by the data subject, compliance with legal obligations, the legitimate interest of the Data Controller in maintaining the operation and security of the website, or the user's consent.

10. RECIPIENTS OF PERSONAL DATA

Personal data may be processed, where necessary, by service providers supplying technical services required for the operation of the website, such as hosting, maintenance, security and IT services.

When users authorise external services or follow links to third-party platforms, personal data may also be processed by the relevant providers in accordance with their own privacy policies.

The Data Controller does not sell users' personal data to third parties.

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Some service providers used by the website may process personal data through infrastructure located outside the European Economic Area.

Where applicable, international transfers of personal data must take place in accordance with Chapter V of the GDPR and on the basis of the legal mechanisms provided for under applicable legislation.

12. DATA RETENTION

Personal data are retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which they were collected.

Data relating to communications voluntarily submitted by users are retained for the time required to handle the request and subsequently only where necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights of the Data Controller.

The duration of cookies and any tracking technologies is described in the Cookie Policy or in the privacy information provided by the relevant service providers.

13. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS

Where provided for by the GDPR, data subjects may exercise their right to access their personal data, obtain the rectification of inaccurate data, request erasure or restriction of processing, obtain data portability, object to processing and, where processing is based on consent, withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

Requests may be submitted to the Data Controller using the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy.

14. RIGHT TO LODGE A COMPLAINT

Users who believe that the processing of their personal data infringes applicable data protection legislation have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

Users located in Italy may contact the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali).

15. SECURITY

Paestumsites.it adopts technical and organisational measures intended to protect the website and the personal data processed against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, disclosure or unlawful use.

However, no computer system can guarantee absolute security.

16. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in legislation, technical arrangements or the services actually used by the website.

The updated version will be published on this page together with the date of the latest revision.

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Written by: Tiberio Gracco

Category: Uncategorised

Last Updated: 13 August 2026