Last updated: 09/04/2025
This Privacy Policy describes how personal data is processed through the website www.yourbeadforvenice.org, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable national data protection laws.
1. Data Controller
The Data Controller is:
Your Bead for Venice
Email: info@yourbeadforvenice.org
2. Types of Data Collected and Purpose of Processing
a) Data collected for online voting
To ensure a fair voting process and prevent abuse, we collect:
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Name
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Email address
The data collected will not be used by us or shared with third parties.
Additionally, to prevent multiple votes from the same device, we use a technical cookie that records the vote submission.
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Purpose: Ensure the integrity of the online voting system
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Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6, para. 1, letter f GDPR)
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Data retention: Data will be stored only for the time necessary to validate and count the votes
b) Contact form
Through the contact form, we collect:
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First and last name
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Email address
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Subject and message
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Purpose: Responding to requests for information or support
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Legal basis: Consent of the data subject (Art. 6, para. 1, letter a GDPR)
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Data retention: Data will be stored only for the time necessary to process the request
c) Participation in the contest (future feature – 2026)
In the future, it will be possible to participate in the “Your Bead for Venice” contest. In this context, the following data may be collected:
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Personal information
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Contact details
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Images or photographs of submitted artworks
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Other information relevant to participation in the contest
A specific privacy notice will be provided at the time the data is collected.
3. Cookies
We use technical cookies to improve user experience and ensure the proper functioning of the voting system.
We do not use profiling cookies or third-party cookies for advertising purposes.
For more details, please see our [Cookie Policy] (link to cookie policy page, if available).
4. Data Retention
Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected, unless otherwise required by law.
5. User Rights
At any time, users may exercise their rights under Articles 15–22 of the GDPR, including:
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Right of access
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Right to rectification or erasure
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Right to restriction or objection to processing
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Right to data portability
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Right to withdraw consent (where applicable)
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Right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us at the email address provided above.
6. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
7. Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page along with the updated date.
Contact
For any questions or requests regarding the processing of personal data:
📧 Email: info@yourbeadforvenice.org
🌐 Website: www.yourbeadforvenice.org