Privacy & Cookie Policy
We invite you to carefully read this Privacy and Cookie Policy before providing any personal data to the Controller, as it contains important information about the protection of your personal data.
Data Controller
Artificialy SA, Via Ferruccio Pelli 13, 6900 Lugano
You may submit any communication regarding personal data protection to the following email address: info@artificialy.com
This Privacy and Cookie Policy:
applies to the website https://www.artificialy.com (hereinafter, the “Website”), and is valid in all cases where reference is made to or there is a link to this policy;
forms an integral part of the Website and of the services offered;
is provided to users interacting with the web services of the Website, in accordance with Article 13 of the GDPR and Article 19 of the Swiss FADP.
1. Data Collected, Purposes, and Retention Period of the Processing
This Website collects the following Data:
Navigation and usage data.
In the course of their normal functioning, the computer systems acquire certain data, the transmission of which is inherent to the use of Internet communication protocols. This data is also relevant for needs related to the operation and maintenance of the Website. This category of data includes: IP addresses or domain names of the devices used by users, URI/URL (Uniform Resource Identifier/Locator) addresses of the requested resources, the time of the request, the method used to submit the request to the server, the size of the file received in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the server’s response (e.g., successful, error), and other technical parameters related to the user's operating system and IT environment.
Purpose of processing: website navigation. Activities strictly necessary for the operation of the Website and for enabling users to navigate the platform. Data provision is mandatory, as it is carried out automatically to allow the user to browse the site.
Legal basis: overriding interest of the Controller; legitimate interest of the Controller
Retention period: retained until the overriding interest is satisfied.
Data provided by the user when requesting information.
Unless otherwise specified in dedicated privacy notices, this Privacy Policy also applies to the processing of any data you voluntarily provide through the Website. In particular, you may provide data by filling out the contact request form (hereinafter, the “Form”) or by sending us an email. In this regard, we kindly ask you not to include in the Form or send via email, any information that falls within the special categories of personal data under Article 9 of the GDPR (e.g., data revealing your political opinions, religious beliefs, or health status) or personal data worthy of special protection under Article 5(1)(c) of the Swiss FADP.
Purpose of processing: to respond to the data subject’s request. Providing your email address is mandatory to submit the request and receive a response. Providing your first name, last name, and telephone number is optional.
Legal basis: performance of pre-contractual and contractual measures
Retention period: contact data collected to handle requests will be retained for 2 years or the longer period necessary for the performance of pre-contractual and contractual measures.
Data provided for marketing purposes
By filling out the appropriate form, you may provide your email address specifically to receive newsletters, informational or promotional material, or updates regarding events, initiatives, and courses promoted by the Controller.
Purpose of processing: direct marketing. Providing your email address is mandatory in order to submit your request. Providing your first name, last name, and telephone number is optional.
Legal basis: consent of the data subject
Retention period: until consent is withdrawn, either by clicking the unsubscribe link included in each communication or by sending an email to info@artificialy.com
Cookies: please refer to Section 4
The User is responsible for the Personal Data of third parties sent, submitted, or shared through this Website and guarantees to have the right to communicate or disclose them, releasing the Controller from any liability.
2. Method and place of processing the collected data
Processing methods
The Data Controller adopts appropriate technical and organizational security measures to prevent the unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction of Personal Data. The treatment is organized through IT and/or telematic tools, with organizational methods and with logic strictly related to the purposes indicated.
The following may access or process personal data:
Artificialy SA staff (administrative, marketing, legal, IT system personnel)
External service providers (hosting companies, IT services, marketing agencies), appointed as Data Processors if necessary.
Place
The Data are processed at the Data Controller’s operating offices and in any other place where the parties involved in the processing are located. The User’s Personal Data may be transferred to a country other than the one in which the User is located. In the event of any transfer of the Data to other countries within the European Union, and in accordance with Arts. 16 et seq. FADP and Arts. 8 et seq. OFADP, the destination country shall be one of those listed in Annex 1 to the OFADP—i.e., countries that the Federal Council deems to provide an adequate level of data protection.
Where the foregoing safeguards are not available, transfers are permitted only under Art. 17 FADP and Arts. 8 et seq. OFADP. Data subjects will be specifically informed of any such transfers.
The User has the right to obtain information regarding the legal basis for the transfer of Data outside the European Union or to an international organization under public international law or consisting of two or more countries, such as the UN, as well as regarding the security measures taken by the Data Controller to protect the Data.
3. User Rights
Users can exercise certain rights with reference to the data processed by the Owner.
In particular, the User has the right to:
withdraw consent at any time. The User can withdraw consent to the processing of their Personal Data previously expressed.
oppose the processing of their data. The User can object to the processing of their data when it takes place on a legal basis other than consent.
access their data. The user has the right to obtain information on the data processed by the Controller, on certain aspects of the treatment, and to receive a copy of the data processed.
request correction. The User can verify the correctness of their Data and request its updating or correction.
obtain the limitation of the processing. When certain conditions are met, the User can request the limitation of the processing of their Data.
obtain the cancellation or removal of their Personal Data. When certain conditions are met, the User can request the cancellation of their Data by the Controller.
receive your Data or have it transferred to another holder. The User has the right to receive their Data in a structured format, commonly used and readable by an automatic device and, where technically feasible, to obtain its transfer without obstacles to another holder. This provision is applicable when the Data are processed with automated tools and the treatment is based on the User’s consent, on a contract of which the User is a party or on contractual measures connected to it.
propose a complaint. The User can complain to the competent personal data protection control authority or take legal action.
Details on the right to object
When Personal Data is processed in the public interest, in the exercise of public powers with which the Data Controller is invested, or to pursue a legitimate interest of the Data Controller, Users have the right to oppose the processing for reasons related to their particular situation.
Users are reminded that, if their data were processed for direct marketing purposes, they can oppose the processing without giving any reasons. To find out if the Data Controller processes data for direct marketing purposes, Users can refer to the respective sections of this document.
How to exercise your rights
To exercise these rights, Users can contact the Controller at info@artificialy.com. Requests are processed by the Data Controller within a month, unless a longer period is justified.
Defense in court
The User’s Personal Data may be used by the Controller in court or in the preparatory stages for its possible establishment for the defense against abuse in the use of this Website or related Services by the User. The User declares to be aware that the Data Controller may be obliged to disclose the Data by order of the public authorities.
Reply to “Do Not Track” requests
This Website does not support “Do Not Track” requests. To find out if any third-party services used support them, the User is invited to consult their respective privacy policies.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites or servers deposit on your browser while you browse the web. These files allow websites and servers to recognize your browser during a current session or upon returning to the site. Cookies improve user experience, for example, by remembering preferences or login details. However, cookies can also be used for tracking purposes, which may affect your privacy.
Strictly necessary cookies are required for the site to work and are set without your consent. Non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing) are used only with your consent, which you can give, refuse, or change at any time via the “Manage cookies” button in the footer.
Managing your preferences
Through the cookie banner and Manage cookies you can:
accept or reject all categories,
make granular choices by category,
withdraw consent at any time.
Your choices are recorded and may be refreshed periodically or when we change our cookies.
You can configure your browser to alert you when cookies are being set or to block all or specific types of cookies. Please note that disabling technical cookies may limit Website functionality. You may also delete cookies manually or configure your browser to delete cookies automatically upon closing. Most browsers accept cookies by default.
Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary (always active): enable core functions (security, load balancing, session). Legal basis: performance of the service/legitimate interest.
Analytics (consent): help us understand how the site is used (aggregated statistics).
Functional/Marketing (consent): enhance features or measure campaigns; may be set by us or by third parties.
The Website does not use first-party profiling or tracking cookies. However, third-party services that may use cookies include:
Google Tag Manager
reCaptcha
Cloudflare
Adobe Analytics
Google Analytics
Advertiser's website domain
The following table lists the cookies currently used on this website.
Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited)
Google Analytics is a third-party web analytics service. It operates only with your consent. Data processed may include cookies and usage data; IP anonymization is enabled. Transfers outside the EU/CH may occur under SCCs and/or the Data Privacy Framework. See Google’s privacy policy and opt-out options.
Personal Data collected: Cookies; Usage data.
Place of treatment: Ireland - Privacy Policy - Opt Out. Subject adhering to the Privacy Shield.
5. Changes to this privacy policy
The Data Controller reserves the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time by giving information to Users on this page and, if possible, on this Website, as well as, if technically and legally feasible, by sending a notification to Users through one of the means of contact held by the Controller. Therefore, please consult this page regularly, referring to the date of the last modification indicated at the bottom.
If the changes concern treatments whose legal basis is consent, the Data Controller will collect the User’s consent again, if necessary.
Definition
Personal Data (or Data)
It constitutes personal data any information which, directly or indirectly, also in connection with any other information, including a personal identification number, makes a natural person identified or identifiable.
User
The individual who uses this Website, who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the interested party.
Interested
The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.
Data Processor
The natural person, legal entity, public administration, and any other entity that processes personal data on behalf of the Data Controller, as set out in this privacy policy.
Data Controller (or Controller)
The natural or legal person, public authority, service or other body which, individually or together with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data and the tools adopted, including the security measures relating to the operation and use of this Website. The Data Controller, unless otherwise specified, is the owner of this Website.
This Website
The hardware or software tool through which Users’ Personal Data is collected and processed.
Service
The service provided by this Website is defined in the relevant terms (if any) on this site / Website.
European Union (or EU)
Unless otherwise specified, any reference to the European Union contained in this document is intended to be extended to all current member states of the European Union and the European Economic Area.
Cookies
A small portion of data is stored within the User’s device.