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Privacy Notice and Cookie Policy

Data Controller

Professoressa Zaira Barone
Department of Architecture
University of Palermo
Email: zaira.barone@unipa.it


1. Introduction

This privacy notice describes how the website fortemare.eu collects and uses users’ personal data in compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR 2016/679).


2. Types of Data Collected

The site does not collect personal data through forms or comments; however, technical and statistical browsing data may be collected through cookies and system logs, which are necessary for the operation of the website.


3. Cookie Policy

3.1 What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on the user’s device that help improve browsing experience.

3.2 Cookies used on fortemare.eu

  • Strictly necessary technical cookies: ensure the proper functioning of the site.
  • Anonymous analytics cookies (for example, Google Analytics with IP anonymization, if enabled): collect aggregated and anonymous data on website usage.

3.3 Consent and disabling

No profiling or advertising cookies are used, therefore prior consent is not required. Users may still manage or disable cookies through their browser settings.


4. Purpose of Data Processing

The data collected is used exclusively to ensure the website’s functionality and for anonymous statistical analysis aimed at improving the browsing experience.


5. Data Processing Methods

Data is processed using appropriate security measures to ensure confidentiality and integrity.


6. Data Subject Rights

Users may exercise the rights provided by the GDPR, such as access, rectification, erasure, objection, or restriction of processing, by contacting the Data Controller.


7. Contacts

Prof.ssa Zaira Barone
Email: zaira.barone@unipa.it


8. Updates to this Notice

This privacy notice may be updated in accordance with regulatory or functional changes. Users are advised to review it periodically.