Effective Date: 1 March 2026

1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy applies to the website TopCookwareBrands.com (“we,” “us,” “our”). We are located in Rome, Italy. You can reach us via email at contact@topcookwarebrands.com or by mail at Via Roma 1, 00100 Rome, Italy. We are the data controller for personal data collected through this website.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect and process several categories of personal data:

• Identification data — such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
• Usage data — information about how you access and use the site (for example, pages visited, time spent, and actions taken). This is collected via cookies and analytics tools.
• Technical data — your IP address, browser type, device information and similar technical details. We collect these data to ensure the website functions properly and for security and analytics purposes.
• Marketing preferences — if you choose to sign up for email newsletters, we record your consent and communication preferences.

We only collect data that are necessary for the purposes described below and we do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 years of age. For minors, parental or guardian consent is required.

3. How We Collect Data

We obtain personal data in the following ways:

1. Directly from you — for example, when you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on posts or contact us via forms or email. In such cases, providing data is voluntary but necessary to receive the requested service.
2. Automatically — when you browse our website, we collect technical and usage data through cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device; they help us understand how visitors interact with our site and improve your experience.
3. From third parties — we may receive limited data (such as analytics or advertising identifiers) from third‑party service providers when you interact with our content.

4. Legal Basis and Purpose of Processing

Under Article 6 of the GDPR, our lawful bases for processing your personal data include:

• Consent — When you subscribe to newsletters or accept non‑essential cookies, you consent to us processing your data. You may withdraw consent at any time.
• Legitimate interests — We process usage and technical data to maintain and improve our website and to prevent fraud (our legitimate interest), provided that your fundamental rights are not overridden.
• Compliance with legal obligations — In some cases we must retain data for tax, accounting or regulatory purposes.

We use your data to:

• Provide and maintain our website and services;
• Send you newsletters and marketing communications (if you opt in);
• Personalise content and advertisements (through consented cookies);
• Analyse usage to improve our services and monitor performance;
• Comply with applicable laws and respond to lawful requests.

5. Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share your data with third‑party service providers (such as email newsletter services, analytics platforms, advertising partners and affiliate programmes) who help us operate the website. These providers act as processors on our behalf and are bound by data processing agreements to protect your privacy.

If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area, we rely on appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission. We only share what is strictly necessary and we never sell your personal data.

6. Retention Period

We retain your personal data only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected. For example, we keep newsletter subscription information until you unsubscribe and maintain analytics logs for up to 26 months. We may retain certain data longer if required by law or to resolve disputes.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

1. Right of access — You can request copies of your personal data.
2. Right to rectification — You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
3. Right to erasure — You can ask us to delete your data under certain conditions.
4. Right to restrict processing — You can request that we limit processing of your data in specific circumstances.
5. Right to object — You can object to processing based on our legitimate interests.
6. Right to data portability — You can request that we transfer your data to another organisation or directly to you.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@topcookwarebrands.com. We will respond within one month as required by the GDPR. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian data protection authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) if you believe your rights have been violated.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to provide core functionality and to understand how visitors use our site. Certain cookies are technical and necessary for our website to function; these are always active. Non‑essential cookies (such as analytics and advertising cookies) require your consent, in line with the Italian Data Protection Authority’s guidance. Our cookie banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject all cookies or manage preferences. You can withdraw consent at any time through the banner settings.

For more details about our cookie practices, including the types of cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Third‑Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of these third‑party websites. We encourage you to read their policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at admin@topcookwarebrands.com.