Maker Faire Rome Privacy Policy

On this page, the management methods of the Website (www.makerfairerome.eu) are described with reference to the processing of the personal data of users who consult it. Further specifications regarding the processing of such data are provided in the privacy notices relative to individual services.

This privacy policy is provided pursuant to Arts. 13 and 14 of EU Reg. 2016/679 to those who interact with the web services of Maker Faire Rome (e.g., filling out forms, subscribing to the newsletter, participating in webinars/panels), accessible electronically starting from the address www.makerfairerome.eu, corresponding to the initial page of the official site www.makerfairerome.eu.

The privacy policy is provided only for the Maker Faire Rome website and for the third-level domains connected to it, but not for other websites that may be consulted by the user via links, for whose content and policies Innova Camera is not responsible.

Following consultation of this site, data relating to identified or identifiable persons may be processed.

1 – Data Controller and Data Protection Officer

The “Controller” of the data processing is Innova Camera, Special Agency C.C.I.A.A. of Rome for innovation, which has its registered office in Via de’ Burrò n.147 – 00186 Rome. The Controller can be contacted at the address: [email protected]

Innova Camera has designated a Data Protection Officer (hereinafter “DPO”), available for all matters relating to the processing of personal data and the exercise of rights arising from data protection legislation. The DPO can be contacted at the address: [email protected]

2 – Data Processor

In addition to the Controller, in some cases, other parties involved in the organization and management of this Website and the Maker Faire Rome event and related events, or external parties (such as service providers, parties in charge of maintenance and updating operations of the Website and, more generally, for activities aimed at the realization of the Maker Faire Rome project and connected projects) may have access to the Data. These subjects, where the requirements are met, are appointed as Data Processors. The list of Data Processors is available from the Controller.

3 – Place of Data Processing

The processing operations connected to the web services of this site take place at the headquarters of Innova Camera and/or at the headquarters of the entities appointed as External Data Processors.

The Data are processed at the operational offices of the Controller and in any other place where the parties involved in the processing are located.

The User’s Personal Data may be transferred to a country other than the one in which the User is located. To obtain further information on the place of processing, the User can refer to the section containing details on the processing of Personal Data.

4 – Type of Data Processed

Navigation Data

The computer systems and software procedures used to operate this website acquire, during their normal operation, some personal data whose transmission is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols.

This is information that is not collected to be associated with identified data subjects, but which by its very nature could, through processing and association with data held by third parties, allow users to be identified.

This category of data includes IP addresses or domain names of the computers used by users who connect to the site, the addresses in URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) notation of the requested resources, the time of the request, the method used in submitting the request to the server, the size of the file obtained in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the response given by the server (successful, error, etc.) and other parameters relating to the user’s operating system and computer environment.

These data are also used for the purpose of obtaining anonymous statistical information on the use of the site and to check its correct functioning.

Navigation data are stored for the time strictly necessary to ensure the security of the site and to verify its correct functioning, and subsequently deleted or made anonymous, saved the eventual necessity of ascertainment of crimes by the Judicial Authority.

Data collected via Cookies and Tracking Tools are stored according to the methods defined in the Cookie Policy.

Data Provided Voluntarily by the User

Through the Site, it is possible to send requests and communications using the contact addresses and forms indicated therein. The provision of such data is optional but necessary to respond to the requests sent, as well as to re-contact the sender to obtain clarifications regarding what was reported.

Personal data are provided by users for the purpose of using the services of the Site.

In particular, the identification of users takes place at the time of:

sending requests for information/assistance and communications through the contact addresses and forms indicated on the Site. In this case, the Controller will process the contact data of the sender, necessary to respond, as well as all personal data included in the communications.
sending data to subscribe to the newsletter.
sending data for participation in a webinar/panel/events/workshops. For registration, the Controller may use external platforms. Specific summary privacy notices are reported or displayed on the pages of the site prepared for particular requested services (e.g., call for makers – call for schools – call for partners – participation in contests – events).

The data provided by the User for the provision of the requested services may be used in the future by the Controller to inform data subjects about similar initiatives falling within the scope of the institutional purposes of Innova Camera and to carry out analyses on the level of user satisfaction regarding the services provided.

5 – Recipients of Personal Data

For the pursuit of the purposes indicated above, the personal data provided by users of the Site may be known or communicated to the following subjects, within the limits of what is necessary and in compliance with current regulations on the protection of personal data (hereinafter, the “Recipients”):

third parties that provide services in favor of the Controller and that process personal data on behalf of the latter, as a rule designated as Data Processors pursuant to Art. 28 of the GDPR. The updated list of data processors can be requested by contacting the Controller or the Data Protection Officer at the contact details indicated in Art. 1 of this privacy notice (e.g., newsletter service providers, ticket management, platforms for the organization and management of events/webinars, platforms for registration to events);
subjects authorized to process data by the Controller pursuant to Arts. 29 of the GDPR and 2-quaterdecies of the Privacy Code, who operate under its authority and who are bound to comply with confidentiality obligations, such as, by way of example, employees, collaborators, and assigned personnel;
subjects involved, within the limits of what is necessary, in the organization, management, promotion, and realization of the Maker Faire Rome Event and related initiatives such as, by way of example, the promoting entity Chamber of Commerce of Rome, as well as Partner and Sponsor companies/entities of the Event involved in the organization and promotion of the initiative, which operate, depending on the case, as data processors or autonomous data controllers; these also include subjects, autonomous data controllers, whose communication of personal data may be necessary for participation in the Event;
subjects, entities, public administrations, authorities, or bodies to whom the communication of personal data is mandatory by virtue of provisions of law, regulation, or orders issued by the competent authorities, who will process the data as autonomous data controllers.

6 – Extra-EU Transfers

Should it become necessary, due to requirements connected to the organization and management of the Maker Faire event or related services, to carry out a transfer of personal data to third countries or international organizations, such transfer will take place through the adoption of adequate safeguards provided for by the applicable legislation.

Further information regarding any transfer of personal data to third countries or international organizations, as well as the safeguards adopted by the Controller, can be requested by contacting the Controller and/or the DPO at the contact details indicated in Art. 1 of this privacy notice.

7 – Purposes of Processing and Legal Basis

User Data are collected to allow the Controller to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, respond to requests or enforcement actions, protect its rights and interests (or those of Users or third parties), identify any malicious or fraudulent activities, as well as for the following purposes: Contacting the User, Creation and management of this Website, Displaying content from external platforms, Advertising, Statistics, Protection from spam and bots, and Tag management.

Specifically, personal data processing operations are carried out by the Data Controller for the following purposes:

responding to user requests for information and assistance. The processing is functional to fulfilling a request of the user and is based on the execution of a contract or pre-contractual measures;
ensuring the correct functioning of the web pages and their contents. In this case, data processing is based on the legitimate interest of the Controller;
sending the newsletter, upon explicit request of the data subject, manifested through registration on this Website or related sites (e.g., exhibitor portal, portals used for registration to events and/or for purchasing entry tickets to the event). The User’s email address is added to a contact list to which email messages containing communications, including of a promotional nature, regarding initiatives, events, projects related to Maker Faire Rome and similar activities may be sent, consistent with the institutional purposes of Innova Camera and connected to the promotion of innovation, digital culture, entrepreneurship, and the development of the economic and productive system. The provision of data for this purpose is optional. The data subject may at any time stop receiving the newsletter and further informative communications, also through the specific unsubscribe link present at the bottom of each communication received. The processing is based on the explicit request manifested by the data subject (“Purpose of newsletter subscription and receipt of informative communications on institutional initiatives of Innova Camera”);
allowing participation in initiatives (e.g., webinars/panels, events) through filling out registration forms. The controller may send useful information on the webinar/event as well as subsequently contact the participant to send educational material and any certificates of participation and credit assignment, if provided for. The collected data may be used in the future by the Controller to inform you about other similar initiatives and to stay constantly updated on conferences and events. The processing is based on the consent of the data subject. The Controller may also contact you again to ask you to express an opinion on the level of satisfaction with the service used. The processing is based on the legitimate interest of the Controller.
allowing participation in workshops/talks/events taking place within the framework of the event. Said data will be transmitted to the organizing subjects for the sole purpose of event management. The provision of data is necessary to render the requested service and is based on the execution of a contract and pre-contractual measures. Specific additional summary privacy notices may be reported or displayed on the pages of the site prepared for these purposes.

8 – Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that websites visited by the user send to their terminal, where they are stored to then be retransmitted to the same sites at the subsequent visit by the same user.

Typically, cookies can be installed: directly by the owner and/or manager of the website (so-called first-party cookies); by subjects other than the owner of the website visited by the user (so-called third-party cookies) and this by virtue of the presence on the consulted site of elements attributable to different sites or web servers (for example images, specific links to pages of other domains, etc.).

Cookies are distinguished into different types:

Technical Cookies

Technical Cookies mainly have the function of facilitating user navigation on the site. The use of such cookies (first or third party) and the processing of your data related to it are necessary to allow us to make the content published on our Site available to you in an effective and easy-to-consult manner, and do not respond to any different and further purpose.

Statistical Cookies (or analytical performance Cookies) are assimilated to Technical Cookies as they are used to collect information, in aggregate and anonymous form, on the number and methods of use of the Site by users. These cookies allow us to know how visitors use our Site, in order to evaluate and improve its operation and prioritize the production of content that best meets their information needs.

Profiling Cookies

Profiling cookies (which include experience, measurement, and marketing cookies) are aimed at creating profiles relating to the user visiting the site and are used in order to send advertising messages in line with the preferences expressed by the user while navigating the net.

For the installation of profiling cookies on this site, prior consent is required.

This site uses technical cookies, statistical cookies (such as Matomo cloud), and, subject to consent, profiling cookies. To learn more and manage your preferences, you are invited to consult the complete Cookie Policy

9 – Data Retention

Data will be retained consistently with the purpose for which they were provided and, in any case, for the period strictly necessary for the pursuit of the purposes for which the provision occurred.

Data provided for receiving the newsletter will be processed until the data subject, who subscribed to the newsletter, objects to the receipt via the link present in the newsletter email. Personal data entered in registration forms for initiatives will be used for the purposes indicated above and retained until a request for erasure by the data subjects.

10 – Optional Nature of Data Provision

Apart from what is specified for navigation data, the provision of data through the forms present on the Site to request specific services (among which, by way of example, subscription to the newsletter, registration to events, or request for information) is always optional; however, in case of failure to provide data, it may be impossible for the user to obtain responses to their requests or use services.

11 – Processing Methods

The Controller adopts appropriate security measures aimed at preventing unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of Personal Data.

Processing is carried out using manual, IT, and/or telematic tools, with organizational methods and logic strictly related to the indicated purposes.

12 – Rights of Data Subjects

Data subjects have the right to ask the data controller for access to personal data and the rectification or erasure of the same or the restriction of processing concerning them or to object to processing (Arts. 15 et seq. of the GDPR). Requests can be addressed to [email protected].

Data subjects, where requirements are met, also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) as the supervisory authority according to the established procedures.