Privacy Policy

This page explains, in simple terms, how personal data is processed on this site.

The short version is: we collect very little, we treat it with respect, and we do not use it for strange things.
Below you will find the details.

Who we are

The data controller is:

Ricardo Antonio Piana
Website: https://ricardopiana.com
Contact email: ricardo@ricardopiana.com

What data is collected

During normal browsing, some technical data may be collected, such as:

  • IP address (in anonymized form)
  • browser and device type
  • pages visited and time spent

This data does not serve to personally identify you and is used only to understand how the site is used.

Analytics

This site uses Matomo for access statistics.

  • Matomo is configured in anonymized mode
  • no personal profiles are created
  • no invasive tracking cookies are used
  • data is not shared with third parties

The statistics are used only to improve the content and functionality of the site.

Cookies

This site uses:

  • technical cookies necessary for operation
  • any cookies related to external content (e.g., YouTube videos)

When present, non-essential cookies are managed through a consent management platform (CMP), which allows you to choose what to accept and what not to.

You can modify your preferences at any time via the “Consent Management” link.

External content (YouTube, media, embed)

Some pages may include embedded content from external platforms (e.g., YouTube videos).

These services may collect data according to their policies only after your consent, if required.

Newsletter and contacts

If you decide to subscribe to a newsletter or contact me:

  • only the strictly necessary data will be used (e.g., email)
  • data will not be shared with third parties
  • you can unsubscribe at any time

How data is used

The collected data is used exclusively for:

  • the technical operation of the site
  • anonymous traffic analysis
  • responding to any requests

It is not used for:

  • commercial profiling
  • behavioral advertising
  • reselling or exchanging data

Data retention

Data is retained only for the time necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, in compliance with current regulations.

Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • access your data
  • request correction or deletion
  • object to processing
  • request data portability

For any requests, simply write to the email address provided above.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated over time.
Changes will be published on this page.

In summary

This site:

  • does not spy on you
  • does not profile you
  • does not monetize your data

The goal is to share content, not to collect people.