Last updated: July 17, 2025

This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how Roberto Marino, based in Switzerland, collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal data of visitors to the website www.robertomarino.ch, in accordance with applicable laws, including the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

Roberto Marino
Email: info@robertomarino.ch

2. What Data Is Collected

When visiting this website, the following data may be collected:

Browsing data: IP address, browser type, operating system, visited pages, access times.
Data voluntarily provided: name, email address, and any other information submitted through contact forms.
Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5).

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Collected data may be processed for the following purposes:

Responding to information or quote requests.
Improving the user experience on the website.
Performing anonymous statistical analysis of website usage.
Fulfilling legal or tax obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Data processing is based on:

The user’s consent (e.g., for non-essential cookies).
Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (e.g., quote requests).
The legitimate interest of the controller (e.g., website security, fraud prevention).
Legal obligations applicable to the controller.

5. Use of Cookies

This website uses technical cookies and, only with the user’s consent, analytics and third-party cookies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files sent to the user’s browser by the website to enhance navigation.

Types of Cookies Used:

Technical (necessary) cookies: essential for the proper functioning of the site.
Analytics cookies: collect anonymous statistical data
Third-party cookies: for external features.

Managing Consent

When you first visit the site, a cookie banner allows you to accept, refuse, or customize your preferences.

You can change your choices at any time through your browser settings or by clicking on “Cookie Settings“.

6. Data Retention

Data is retained:

For the time needed to respond to inquiries or provide services.
To fulfill legal or tax obligations (up to 10 years, if applicable).
Until the user withdraws consent (for processing based on consent).

7. Data Sharing with Third Parties

Data is never sold or disclosed for marketing purposes. It may be shared with:

Technical service providers (e.g., hosting, email services).
Tax or legal consultants, where necessary.
Authorities, in the event of legal obligations.

All service providers are selected in compliance with data protection regulations and, if located outside Switzerland or the EEA, offer adequate data protection safeguards.

8. User Rights

Under the FADP and, where applicable, the GDPR, users have the right to:

Access their personal data.
Request correction or deletion.
Restrict or object to processing.
Request data portability.
Withdraw consent at any time.
File a complaint with a supervisory authority (In Switzerland: FDPIC – Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner).

To exercise your rights, contact: info@robertomarino.ch

9. Data Security

Roberto Marino adopts appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or accidental disclosure.

10. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Users will be informed via the website or by email, if necessary.

You are encouraged to review this page periodically.

For any questions regarding this policy, please contact:
info@robertomarino.ch