1 . Introduction

At Carpinteri Guitars, protecting your personal data is a priority.
We believe in transparency and open communication, and we process your data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable privacy laws.

2 . Data Controller

Carpinteri Guitars di Corrado Carpinteri
Registered Office: Via Mazzini 32, Canicattini Bagni, Siracusa, Italy
VAT: IT01750140897
Email: info@carpinteriguitars.com

3 . Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

  • Identification and contact details: name, email, phone number, billing/shipping address.

  • Order details: purchased products, payment method (note: credit card numbers are never stored).

  • Communications: emails, messages, or forms you send us.

  • Website usage data: IP address, browser type, device, collected through cookies and analytics tools.

4 . Purpose of Processing

Your personal data is processed exclusively to:

  • Process and deliver your orders.

  • Provide customer support and communication.

  • Send newsletters and updates (only if you opted in).

  • Improve website performance and user experience.

  • Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations.

5 . Legal Basis for Processing

Data processing is based on:

  • Contractual necessity (fulfilling your order).

  • Legal obligations (tax, accounting, consumer law).

  • Legitimate interest (fraud prevention, website security).

  • Consent (marketing and newsletters).

6 . Data Sharing

Your data may be shared only with:

  • Payment providers (e.g., PayPal, Klarna) – Carpinteri Guitars has no access to your credit card details.

  • Shipping carriers (e.g., DHL) for order delivery.

  • Legal authorities if required by law.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

7 . Cookies

This website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience.
A detailed Cookie Policy will be provided here once technical auditing is completed.

8 . Data Retention

  • Order data is stored for the period required by Italian law (normally 10 years).

  • Newsletter data is stored until you unsubscribe.

  • Other data is kept only as long as necessary for the purposes described above.

  • If deletion is requested, data will first be blocked and subsequently removed without retaining copies.

9 . Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.
Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel only.

10 . Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or update your personal data.

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Restrict or object to processing.

  • Request data portability.

  • Withdraw consent at any time (for newsletters/marketing).

  • File a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali).

Requests can be sent to: info@carpinteriguitars.com

11 . Cookies & Tracking

This website may use cookies to improve usability and performance.

  • Essential cookies: required for website operation.

  • Analytics cookies: help us understand site usage.

  • Marketing cookies: used only with your consent.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

12 . Changes to This Policy

Carpinteri Guitars reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy due to legal or operational reasons. The latest version will always be published on this page.