Introduction
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how and why Investvisa.it (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit or interact with our website investvisa.it (“Website”). Please read it carefully.
About Investvisa.it
Investvisa.it is a specialized investment visa advisory service that assists clients in navigating Italian investor visa programs and related investment opportunities.
Purpose of This Policy
We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information. Any personal data collected will only be used in accordance with this Policy. We will never sell, rent, or share your data beyond what is outlined here.
When we refer to “you” or “your,” we mean any individual using our Website, including those providing personal data about third parties. If you provide someone else’s personal data, ensure you have their permission to do so and inform them about this Policy.
This Policy outlines the types of personal data we collect, how and why we process your data, your rights and our obligations under data protection laws, and how we protect and store your information.
We process your data lawfully in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
Compliance with Data Protection Principles
We ensure that your data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently, collected for specific legitimate purposes, relevant and limited to what is necessary, accurate and kept up to date, retained only for as long as necessary, and stored securely with appropriate technical and organizational measures.
Personal Data We Collect
1. Information You Provide Directly
This includes but is not limited to personal identification (name, nationality, residence, date of birth), contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address), investment details (investment preferences, financial capacity, visa requirements), and communication records (details about your inquiries and our correspondence).
You may provide this data when you fill out contact forms or consultation requests, communicate with us via email, phone, or messaging platforms, subscribe to our newsletter or updates, request investment visa advisory services, participate in webinars or consultation sessions, or enter into service agreements with us.
In certain cases, additional data may be required, including financial statements and investment documentation, identification documents (passport copies, proof of residence), and due diligence documentation for investment opportunities.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our Website, we may automatically collect technical data (IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited), usage data (how you navigate our site, time spent on pages, click patterns), and location data (general geographic location based on IP address).
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for detailed information.
3. Data from Third Parties
We may receive data from public sources and compliance databases for due diligence purposes, investment partners and service providers, analytics services like Google Analytics, and social media platforms when you interact with our content.
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to provide investment visa advisory and consultation services, connect you with vetted Italian investment opportunities, facilitate due diligence processes for investments, and process your visa applications and related documentation.
We also use your data to respond to your inquiries and provide customer support, send service-related notifications and updates, provide educational content about Italian investment visas, improve our Website’s functionality, security, and user experience, conduct internal business analysis and service improvement, comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements, and maintain accurate records for compliance purposes.
With your consent, we may send newsletters and updates about investment opportunities, provide information about relevant visa program changes, and share market insights and investment trends.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on contractual necessity to provide the investment visa services you request, legitimate interests to operate our business, improve services, and ensure security, legal compliance to meet regulatory requirements and legal obligations, and consent for marketing communications and non-essential data processing.
Where consent is required, we will request it explicitly. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your data with service providers including legal professionals specializing in Italian investment law, certified accountants and tax advisors, due diligence service providers, and investment opportunity partners and project developers.
We may also share data with regulatory bodies including Italian government authorities for visa processing, compliance and regulatory bodies when required by law, and financial authorities for anti-money laundering compliance.
Professional advisors may include legal counsel, auditors, and professional service providers, as well as insurance providers and risk management consultants.
Some data sharing may involve transfers to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other approved mechanisms.
Data Security and Protection
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal data including technical safeguards (encryption, secure servers, access controls), organizational measures (staff training, confidentiality agreements, regular security reviews), and physical security (secure facilities and document storage).
However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, meet legal and regulatory obligations, and resolve disputes and enforce agreements.
Typical retention periods include active client data for the duration of service relationship plus 7 years, marketing communications until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent, website analytics for 26 months from collection, and legal compliance records as required by applicable laws.
Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data: Access Right – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, including details about processing activities. Rectification Right – request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data. Erasure Right (“Right to be Forgotten”) – request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when data is no longer necessary for the original purpose. Restriction Right – request limitation of data processing in specific situations. Objection Right – object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. Data Portability Right – request transfer of your data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used format. Consent Withdrawal – withdraw consent for processing activities that rely on your consent.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@investvisa.it. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.
Marketing Communications
With your consent, we may send you investment opportunity alerts, market updates and industry insights, educational content about Italian investment visas, and service updates and improvements.
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in emails, contacting us directly at privacy@investvisa.it, or updating your preferences in your account settings.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies. Please refer to our separate Cookie Policy for detailed information about types of cookies we use, how to manage cookie preferences, and third-party cookies and analytics.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our data processing practices, updates to applicable laws and regulations, and improvements to our services.
Any material changes will be posted prominently on our Website, communicated via email to registered users, and effective 30 days after posting. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@investvisa.it
Phone: [Contact Number]
Address: [Business Address]
Complaints and Regulatory Contact
If you have concerns about our data practices that we cannot resolve, you can lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) at garanteprivacy.it or garante@gpdp.it, or your local EU data protection authority.
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with GDPR and applicable data protection laws. For specific legal advice regarding your situation, please consult with qualified legal professionals.