Privacy policy
Privacy & Data Protection Policy
Your privacy matters to us, and we take the handling of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy and Data Protection Policy outlines how we at The Italian Edition / Home Stories collect, use, and protect your personal data, and for what purposes. It also explains your rights as a customer and how you can exercise them. If you have any questions about our privacy practices, feel free to contact us at ciao@theitalianedition.se.
This policy applies to anyone who shares personal data directly or indirectly with The Italian Edition (“Home & Stories Atelier AB,” “we,” “our,” “us”), whether through contact with our team or suppliers, or by using our websites, email addresses, or other services. By using our services, you accept this Privacy Policy and our handling of your personal information.
Cookies and How We Use Collected Information
When using our services, we may also collect information such as:
– Cookies and other tracking data, IP address, time zone, and browser settings.
Use of Cookies on Our Website
A cookie is a data file sent from a website and stored on your device via your browser. It contains information that allows the site to recognize your device during future visits. When you visit homestories.se or any of our Home Stories webpages, we may send you a cookie. We use cookies for the following purposes:
– To identify you as a unique visitor. When you return to our site, we can tailor your experience based on previous visits and avoid showing the same ads or content multiple times.
– To compile anonymized statistics for data analysis, helping us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve its structure and functionality. This data does not reveal your personal identity.
– To provide secure access and verify identity through trusted third-party services, such as during logins, communication between systems, or user-to-user interactions. We collect some technical data (e.g., IP address, browser, time settings) solely for security and authentication purposes and to detect suspicious activity. This information relates only to the device used and is not personally identifiable.
The website may use two types of cookies:
(i) Session cookies – temporary cookies that disappear when you leave the website, and
(ii) Persistent cookies – which remain stored in your browser longer (depending on the cookie’s set duration).
How We Use Your Personal Data
To provide our services, we may process your personal data for the following purposes [legal basis in brackets]:
– To prepare agreements and related documents when you purchase products or services from us. [Performance of contract]
– To deliver and improve our services, including customer care, interest tracking, marketing, surveys, and event invitations. [Legitimate interest]
– To communicate with you and offer personalized service based on your history with us, including newsletters and updates. [Legitimate interest]
– To retain necessary information in line with legal requirements. For example, for invoicing. [Legal obligation]
– To regularly review and delete outdated information. [Legal obligation]
What We Don’t Do With Your Data
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties beyond what is stated in this policy, unless we have your explicit consent.
How Long Do We Store Your Data?
Your personal data is retained only as long as it is relevant for our interaction. We conduct regular reviews to ensure storage time is kept to a minimum.
Some information may be stored for 7 or 10 years due to legal requirements relating to contracts and accounting records. This includes data found in agreements, project documentation, and invoices.
Your Rights
According to applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
– Request a free copy of the personal data we store about you. In some cases, you may also receive the data in a transferable electronic format—especially data you’ve provided yourself (such as contact details).
– Correct or complete your data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
– Request deletion of your personal data if it is no longer needed for the original purpose. (Note: we may be legally obligated to retain certain information, such as your name, ID number, or invoice data, if you’ve entered into an agreement with us.)
– Object to how we process your data, including opting out of direct marketing and automated decision-making or profiling.
If you believe your rights under the law have not been respected, you can file a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY). Visit www.imy.se for more information.
Contact Us Regarding Privacy
For any questions regarding personal data or privacy protection, please contact us at:
ciao@theitalianedition.se
Data Controller:
Home & Stories Atelier AB
Torsgatan 40
113 62 Stockholm
Sweden
Privacy Contact:
Johanna Bazzoli
Phone: +46 (0)708-886468
Email: johanna@theitalianedition.se
This policy was last updated on December 2, 2022.