Privacy Policy
This notice explains how Larry the Comosaurus collects, uses, and protects your personal data, in accordance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003 (Italian Privacy Code).
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1. Data controller
The data controllers (joint controllers) are Lorenzo Zanutto and Riccardo Petri, creators of the website and the Larry the Comosaurus brand.
To exercise your rights, you can contact us via the Contacts page.
2. Types of data collected
The website may collect the following categories of data:
- Browsing data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, date and time of access (automatically collected through system logs)
- Data you provide: name, email, and message if you fill in the contact form
- Cookies and similar technologies: for website operation and usage statistics (see Cookies section)
3. Legal basis and purposes
Your data is processed for the following purposes and legal bases:
- Service delivery: providing website features (map, legend, content). Basis: legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
- Responding to contact requests: managing messages sent via forms. Basis: steps prior to entering into a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
- Analytics and improvements: aggregated anonymous statistics. Basis: consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), where required
4. Processing methods
Data is processed using electronic tools, with logic strictly related to the purposes above and with appropriate security measures to prevent loss, unlawful use, or unauthorized access.
5. Data recipients
Data may be shared with providers of technical services (hosting, analytics) acting as data processors, under agreements that ensure adequate protection levels.
6. Transfers outside the EU
If any services involve transferring data to non-EU countries, such transfers will take place only where an adequacy decision exists or appropriate safeguards are in place (standard contractual clauses, certifications).
7. Data retention
Browsing data (logs) is kept only for the time strictly necessary for website operation and security, in any case no longer than 12 months. Data sent via contact forms is kept for the time needed to handle the request and for any legal obligations.
8. Your rights
As a data subject, you have the right to:
- Access (Art. 15 GDPR): obtain confirmation and a copy of your data
- Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): obtain deletion where applicable
- Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR): restrict processing in certain circumstances
- Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): receive your data in a structured format and transmit it to another controller
- Objection (Art. 21 GDPR): object to processing on legitimate grounds
- Withdraw consent: withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal
To exercise your rights, contact us via the Contacts page. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority.
9. Cookies
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit (e.g., language preferences, items in the cart).
Types of cookies
- Technical cookies: essential for the website to work (e.g., session, security, load balancing). They do not require prior consent.
- Analytics cookies: collect aggregated data on how users browse the website (pages visited, time spent). If anonymized, they may not require consent.
- Profiling cookies: used to build user profiles and deliver targeted advertising. They require explicit consent.
Cookies used by this website
The website larrythecomosaurus.com uses:
- WordPress technical cookies: user session, display preferences, core CMS functionality. Duration: session or up to 1 year.
- Hosting cookies (SiteGround): security, attack protection, load balancing. Duration: session or a few days.
- Google Fonts: the website loads fonts (Fredoka, Inter) from Google. Google may set cookies to deliver fonts; data is processed according to the Google Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4): with your consent, we use GA4 for aggregated statistics (pages visited, traffic source, device). Data is anonymized (anonymized IP). GA4 is loaded only after you click “Accept” in the cookie banner. Duration: up to 2 years. You can withdraw consent at any time by deleting cookies or via your browser settings.
We do not use profiling or advertising cookies. The banner at the bottom of the page allows you to accept or reject analytics cookies before they are loaded.
How to manage cookies
You can disable or delete cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling technical cookies may affect some website features.
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10. Changes
This notice may be updated from time to time. The “last updated” date is shown at the top. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about any changes.