PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: 15 June, 2026
INTRODUCTION
This Privacy Policy explains how Barbara Bernini ("we," "us," "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit barbarabernini.com (the "Website") and purchase digital products from it. We respect your privacy and handle your data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as applicable.
For any privacy question or to exercise your rights, contact us here.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only what we need to sell you books and run the Website:
Information you give us: your name and email address when you make a purchase or contact us, and any message content you send.
Payment information: payments are handled by our third-party payment provider. We do not store your full card details on our systems; we receive confirmation of payment and limited transaction information.
Information collected automatically: basic technical and usage data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected through cookies and similar technologies to help the Website function and to understand how it is used.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
deliver the digital products you purchase and send the download link or file;
process payments and keep records of transactions;
respond to your inquiries;
send you administrative messages about your purchase;
maintain the security and proper functioning of the Website; and
comply with our legal obligations, including tax and accounting requirements.
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR / UK GDPR)
Where GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we rely on the following legal bases: performance of a contract (to deliver products you buy), legal obligation (to keep tax and transaction records), and legitimate interests (to secure and improve the Website and respond to inquiries). Where we rely on consent, such as for certain cookies, you may withdraw it at any time.
4. Cookies
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to operate, remember your preferences, and analyze traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Website may not work properly if you do.
5. Sharing Your Information
We share your information only with service providers who help us run the Website and complete your purchase, such as our payment processor, email and hosting providers, and analytics services. These providers process data on our behalf and are bound to protect it. We may also disclose information where required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Some of these providers may process data outside your country. Where personal data of EU or UK residents is transferred internationally, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.
6. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described here, including the period required to meet legal, tax, and accounting obligations. When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Rights
EU and UK Residents (GDPR / UK GDPR)
You have the right to access your personal data; to correct inaccurate data; to request erasure; to restrict or object to processing; to data portability; and to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
California Residents (CCPA)
You have the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it; to request access to or deletion of your personal information; and to not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We do not sell your personal information, so no opt-out of sale is required.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us here. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law and may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.
8. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
The Website is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version, with its effective date, will always be posted on this page.
11. Contact
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us here.