In compliance with the obligations arising from national legislation (Privacy Code) and EU legislation (European General Data Protection Regulation No. 679/2016) regarding the protection of personal data, the Pila Professional Association of Ski Instructors respects and protects the privacy of its visitors and users. This privacy policy applies to both the collection of information from the website and other channels.

1 – Legal basis for processing
By using or consulting this site, visitors and users explicitly approve this privacy policy and consent to the processing of their personal data in relation to the methods and purposes described below, including any disclosure to third parties if necessary for the provision of a service.
The provision of data and therefore consent to the collection and processing of data is optional. Users may deny consent and may revoke consent already given at any time. However, denying consent may make it impossible to provide certain services and the browsing experience on the site would be compromised.

2 – Purpose of Processing
Processing of personal data means: recording, storage, organization, consultation, selection, extraction, comparison, processing, use, modification, interconnection, blocking, communication, erasure and destruction, transfer or dissemination, or the combination of two or more of these operations.
The processing of data collected by the site, in addition to the purposes related, instrumental, and necessary to providing the service, is aimed at the following purposes:

2.1 – Statistics
Collection of data and information in exclusively aggregated and anonymous form for the purpose of verifying the correct functioning of the site and improving the online store and the platform. None of this information is related to the individual User of the site, and does not allow identification in any way.

2.2 – Sicurezza
Data and information are collected to protect the security of the site and its users (spam filters, firewalls, virus detection) and to prevent or detect fraud or abuse of the website. This data is never used to identify or profile the User and is deleted periodically.

2.3 – Service Provision
Data collection to manage customer information requests, availability inquiries, and reservations.

2.4 – Ancillary Activities
Disclosing data to third parties who perform functions necessary or instrumental to the operation of the service, and to allow third parties to perform technical, logistical, and other activities on our behalf.

3 – Data Collected

3.1 – Data Collected Automatically
Analytics data collection services regarding user navigation are not used.

3.2 – Data Provided Voluntarily
The site may collect other data when users voluntarily use services, such as commenting and communication services (chat, contact forms, and emails).
This data is provided voluntarily by the User when requesting a service or entering a comment. It will be used exclusively to provide the requested service and processed only for the time necessary to provide the service.
Tax information is required to use paid services and for billing purposes.
The data collected by the site is not disclosed to third parties, unless there is a legitimate request from a judicial authority and only in the cases provided by law. However, the data may be disclosed to third parties if necessary to provide a specific service requested by the User, for tax purposes, or to perform security checks or optimize the site.

4 – Place of processing
The data collected by the site are processed at the Data Controller's headquarters and at data centers located within the European Economic Area (EEA), and are handled only by personnel authorized to process them. Personal data are processed using both automated and non-automated tools, for the time strictly necessary to achieve the purposes for which they were collected.

5 – Data retention period
The data collected is processed for the time necessary to achieve the purposes for which they were collected, and in any case no longer than the time limits prescribed by law.
Data required for tax purposes is retained until the tax assessments for the corresponding tax period are finalized, therefore for at least 10 years or longer if the relevant tax year has not yet expired.
Upon expiration, the data will be deleted or anonymized, unless there are additional purposes for retention (e.g., warranty obligations, tax obligations).

6 – Transfer of collected data to third parties
In carrying out its activities and providing the services requested by users, this site may need to transfer certain data to third parties who perform specific tasks that are instrumental and related to those of the site. Suppliers have access only to the data necessary to perform their specific tasks and are required to process it in accordance with this Policy.
In the event of a transfer of a business or production unit, Customers' personal data will be included among the transferred corporate assets, but will remain subject to the obligations set forth in this Policy, unless new consent is requested.

7 – Cookies
This site uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies allow us to store information on visitor preferences, verify the correct functioning of the site, and improve its functionality by customizing page content based on the type of browser used. They also simplify navigation by automating procedures (e.g., login, site language), and analyze visitor use of the site.

Technical Cookies
Cookies in this category include both persistent cookies and session cookies. They allow us to distinguish between connected users, preventing a service from being provided to the wrong user. Therefore, they are the result of a specific user request. They are also used to ensure the security of the site and its users. Without these cookies, the site or certain portions of it may not function properly. Cookies in this category are always sent from our domain, and consent is not required.

Analytics Cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
Cookies in this category are used to collect information on the correct use of the site and on user behavior for statistical analysis purposes, to improve the site and simplify its use. This type of cookie collects anonymous information about user activity on the site, how they arrived at the site, and the pages they visited. Cookies in this category are sent from the site itself or from third-party domains.

Marketing Cookies
Cookies in this category are used to collect information on the correct use of the site and on user behavior for statistical analysis purposes, to improve the site and simplify its use. This type of cookie collects anonymous information about user activity on the site and how they arrived at the site and the pages they visited. Cookies in this category are sent from the site itself or from third-party domains.

This site uses the following cookies:
- ASPSESSION - ID
Technical cookie for the operation of the website and its pages.
Allows the website to store serialization status data. It is used to establish a user session and to communicate status data via a temporary cookie, commonly called a session cookie. Since the ASPSESSIONID cookie has no expiration date, it disappears when the browser is closed.

7.1 – Consent to the use of cookies
By using the site, continuing to browse the site, or clicking on the banner displayed upon first access, the visitor expressly consents to the use of cookies and similar technologies, and in particular to the storage of such cookies on their device for the purposes indicated above, or to access information on their device via cookies.

7.2 – Refusal or withdrawal of consent to cookies
The user can refuse the use of cookies and can revoke consent already given at any time. Since cookies are linked to the browser used, THEY CAN BE DISABLED DIRECTLY FROM THE BROWSER, thus refusing/revoking consent to the use of cookies.
DISABLING COOKIES MAY PREVENT THE CORRECT USE OF SOME FUNCTIONS OF THE SITE. In particular, services provided by third parties may not be accessible and therefore may not be viewable: YouTube videos or other video-sharing services; social media buttons; Google Maps.

8 – Video
– YouTube: a video-sharing platform owned by Google.
For any videos present on the site in an embedded version, the "advanced privacy (no cookies)" option has been activated, which does not store information about visitors unless they voluntarily play the video.

9 – Social Links
This site uses direct links to the external pages of the respective social media channels (Facebook - X - Instagram).

10 – Cookie Management
You can find further information on cookies and how to manage them by visiting www.aboutcookies.org.

11 – Security Measures
The Data Controller processes visitor/user data lawfully and correctly, adopting appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of data, as well as unlawful use of data. Processing is carried out using computerized and/or electronic means, using organizational methods and procedures strictly related to the purposes indicated, and the data is stored and retained in secure facilities with limited access and verification by personnel. Access to the information is strictly limited to authorized personnel.
The website is constantly monitored to detect any security breaches and ensure the security of the information.
In addition to the Data Controller, in some cases, categories of employees involved in the organization of the site (administrative, sales, marketing, legal, system administrators) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, postal couriers, hosting providers, IT companies, and communications agencies) may have access to the data.
It is important that you take appropriate measures to protect your password and computer from unauthorized access. Always log out when using a shared computer.

12 – User Rights
In compliance with the obligations arising from national legislation (Privacy Code) and EU legislation (European General Regulation No. 679/2016), the User may, in accordance with the procedures and within the limits established by current legislation:
object, in whole or in part, for legitimate reasons, to the processing of personal data concerning him or her for the purpose of sending advertising or direct sales materials or for conducting market research or commercial communications;
Request confirmation of the existence of personal data concerning him or her;
Know its origin;
Receive intelligible communication;
Be informed of the logic, methods, and purposes of the processing;
Request updating, rectification, integration, deletion, anonymization, or blocking of data processed in violation of the law, including data no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected;
in cases of consent-based processing, receive, at the sole cost of any media, the data provided to the data controller, in a structured and machine-readable format and in a format commonly used by an electronic device.
The right to lodge a complaint with the Supervisory Authority (Data Protection Authority – link to the Authority's page);
As well as, more generally, exercise all rights recognized by applicable laws.
Requests should be addressed to the Data Controller.

13 – Data Subjects
The Data Controller pursuant to applicable laws is: Associazione Professionale dei Maestri di Sci di Pila, with registered office at Loc. Pila n. 91 - Pila - 11020 Gressan (AO), contactable via the contact page or at the address specified.