Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 25, 2025
Welcome to Formisano Textile Design ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how your personal data is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with our website: www.formisanotextiledesign.com
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected since the launch of the website in November 2023.
1. Who We Are
Formisano Textile Design is a creative studio providing textile design services. For purposes of data protection laws (such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation), we are the "data controller" of your personal data.If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: formisanotextiledesign@gmail.com
2. What Information
We may collect the following personal data:Contact Information: such as your name and email address when you fill out a form or contact us directly.Technical Data: such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing activity collected via cookies and similar technologies.Usage Data: such as pages visited, time spent on site, and interactions with our content.Marketing Data: if you subscribe to our newsletter or updates.We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 years of age.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data through:Forms: when you submit inquiries or sign up for updates.Cookies and Tracking Tools: including those managed by Wix and third-party services like Google Analytics.Embedded Content: such as Google Maps, YouTube videos, or social media widgets.
4. Why We Use Your Data
We use your data to:Communicate with you and respond to inquiriesProvide and improve our servicesMonitor and analyze usage of our websiteComply with legal obligationsWe rely on the following legal bases:Your consent (e.g. for newsletters or cookies)Our legitimate interests in running and improving the websiteCompliance with legal obligations.
5. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Some are essential, while others help us understand how visitors use the site.You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie banner or in your browser settings. Some features may be blocked until you give consent (e.g., Google Maps or embedded videos).
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with trusted third parties, such as: Wix, our website hostAnalytics providers, like Google AnalyticsEmbedded content providers, such as Instagram, YouTube, or Google MapsWe do not sell or rent your personal data.
7. Google Analytics Data Sharing and Support
We use Google Analytics to collect and analyse data about how visitors use our website. Some of this data is aggregated and anonymised before being shared with Google to enable features such as business insights, benchmarking, and predictive modelling that help improve services across Google products.
In certain cases, Google technical support representatives may access your Google Analytics data to provide assistance and resolve technical issues related to the service.
Google may also use your Google Analytics account data, including usage and configuration information, to offer personalised recommendations, offers, and optimisation tips aimed at helping us get the most out of Google products.
To provide the most relevant insights and reporting, we select specific business objectives within Google Analytics that align with our operations, such as generating leads, driving sales, understanding website traffic, and viewing user engagement.
These data sharing activities are conducted in accordance with Google’s privacy and security policies to ensure your data is protected.
You can manage your cookie preferences on our website and have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
8. Data Security & Retention
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
If you are in the EU, UK, or other regions with similar regulations, you may have rights to:Access the personal data we hold about youRequest correction or deletion of your dataWithdraw consent at any time Object to or restrict certain processingLodge a complaint with a data protection authorityTo exercise any of these rights, contact us at: formisanotextiledesign@gmail.com
10. International Transfers
We may store and process your data using third-party services outside your country. Where required, we implement safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) to ensure your data is protected.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact:
📧 formisanotextiledesign@gmail.com
🌐 www.formisanotextiledesign.com