At Libreria Mediterranea, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy while you use our online platform. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our site, including when you create an account, make a purchase, subscribe to our book clubs, register for literary events, or request publishing consultations. This information may include your name, address, contact details, payment information, and preferences related to our services.
Additionally, we collect certain technical data automatically through your use of our online platform, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our site. This data helps us improve your experience and maintain the security of our services.
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
- Process and manage your purchases and subscriptions
- Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
- Send you important updates related to your orders, memberships, and events
- Personalize your experience on our platform
- Improve our products, services, and website functionality
- Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activities
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of your personal data is based on your consent, the necessity to fulfill a contract with you, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests to operate and improve our services without overriding your privacy rights.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as payment processors, event coordinators, and IT service providers, under strict confidentiality agreements. We ensure these partners comply with relevant data protection standards.
Your Rights
Under GDPR and applicable laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information we hold
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data where applicable
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time when processing is based on consent
- Request data portability to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated
To exercise your rights, you may contact us via our physical address.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or as otherwise permitted by law.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel who require it to perform their duties.
International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and improve service offerings. You have the option to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain functionalities of the site.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we become aware of such data being collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. Any updates will be posted on this platform with an updated revision date.
Contact Information
For any questions or requests regarding your personal data or this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Libreria Mediterranea
27 Via Nazionale, 2nd Floor
00184 Rome, Lazio
Italy