Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 23, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how wormsparc.com collects, uses, and protects personal data of users who access and interact with the website. The site is operated by the Department of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Naples Federico II, as part of a Horizon Europe project. The policy is compliant with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Naples Federico II
[Insert full address]
Email: [Insert privacy or DPO contact email]

2. Types of data collected

We collect the following categories of personal data:

a. Data provided voluntarily by the user

When users contact us via the contact form, we collect: name, email address, and message content.
These data are used exclusively to respond to the user’s inquiries.

Through the use of Google Analytics 4, we collect anonymized usage statistics such as page views, time spent, and country-level location.
IP addresses are anonymized, and advertising features are disabled.
The data collected are used only in aggregate form to improve the site and are not used for profiling.

3. Purpose and legal basis of processing

Responding to messages received via the contact form: legitimate interest or consent (Art. 6(1)(a) and (f) GDPR).
Measuring and analyzing website traffic (Google Analytics): user consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

4. Methods of processing

Personal data are processed through electronic and automated systems in accordance with security measures appropriate to ensure integrity and confidentiality. No data is used for automated decision-making or profiling.

5. Data retention

Contact form submissions: retained only as long as needed to respond to the user and then deleted.
Google Analytics data: stored for up to 14 months in aggregate form.

6. Data sharing and transfers

Data from contact forms is not shared with third parties.
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC, which may store data on servers in the United States.
Google adheres to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and/or uses Standard Contractual Clauses for data protection.

7. User rights

Under the GDPR, users have the right to:

Access their personal data;
Request rectification or erasure;
Request restriction or object to the processing;
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable);
File a complaint with a Data Protection Authority.

To exercise these rights, users can write to: [Insert email address]

8. External links

The site may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., institutional partners, scientific resources, or social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.