Purpose of this notice

This page describes how to manage the site with reference to the processing of personal data of users.
The information is provided pursuant to art. 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and Council of 27 April 2016 and of Legislative Decree no. 196/2003 - Code regarding the protection of personal data (hereafter the Privacy Code) to those who interact with the web services of the University of Eastern Piedmont, at www.uniupo.it. The information is provided only for the website of the University of Eastern Piedmont “A. Avogadro” and not for other websites that may be consulted by the user via links.

The Data Controller

After using these websites, data may be processed belonging to identified or identifiable individuals.

• The Data Controller is the University of Eastern Piedmont in the person of the Rector; to contact him: protocol@pec.uniupo.it (PEC)
• The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is Avv. Stefano Ricci; to contact him: dpo@uniupo.it.

Place of data processing

The processing connected to the web services of this site take place at the offices of the University of Eastern Piedmont “A. Avogadro” and are handled only by personnel in charge of processing.
No data deriving from the web service is communicated or disseminated, except as required by laws or regulations.

Type of data processed

Browsing data

The computer systems and software procedures used to operate this website acquire, during their normal operation, some personal data whose transmission is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols. This is information that is not collected to be associated with identified interested parties, but which by their very nature could, through processing and association with data held by third parties, allow users to be identified.
This category of data includes IP addresses or domain names of computers used by users who connect to the site, the addresses in URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) notation of the requested resources, the time of the request, the method used to submit the request to the server, the size of the file obtained in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the response given by the server (successful, error, etc.) and other parameters relating to the operating system and the user's IT environment.
The data could be used to ascertain responsibility in the event of any eventual computer crimes against the site.

Optional provision of data

The user is free to provide the personal data required in the online service forms. Failure to provide such data may make it impossible for the user’s request to be satisfied.
The optional, explicit and voluntary sending of e-mails to the addresses indicated on this site involves the subsequent acquisition of the sender's address, necessary to respond to requests, as well as any other personal data included in the message.

Data provided voluntarily by the user

The optional, explicit and voluntary sending of e-mails to the addresses indicated on these websites or the compilation of forms for registering for events or newsletters entails the subsequent acquisition of the sender's address, necessary to respond to requests, as well as any other personal data inserted in the message or form.

Processing methods

Personal data is processed with automated tools for the time strictly necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected.
Specific security measures are observed to prevent data loss, illicit or incorrect use and unauthorised access.

Rights of the interested parties

The subjects to whom the personal data refer enjoy the right of access to personal data; rectification; in the cases provided for by law, the right to data cancellation ( ‘right to be forgotten’), the right to limitation of data processing, the right to data portability, the right to oppose processing activities; in case of treatment based on consent, the possibility of revoking it at any time without prejudice to the lawfulness of processing based on previous consent. The user can ask to exercise these rights by contacting the data controller and data protection officer. In relation to processing that the user considers not compliant with the law, the user can lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority which, for Italy, is the Guarantor for the protection of personal data. Alternatively, you can lodge a complaint with the Guarantor Authority of the EU State in which you reside or usually work, or in the place where the alleged violation occurred.
This document constitutes the "Privacy Policy" of this website, which will be subject to updates. 

Cookies Policy

This Cookie Policy is provided by the University of Eastern Piedmont "Amedeo Avogadro", VAT no. 01943490027, Fiscal Code 94021400026, headquarters of the Rectorate in Via Duomo, n. 6 - 13100 Vercelli. (hereinafter referred to as the "University" or the "Company") as Owner of the navigation data processing on the website www.uniupo.it (hereinafter the "Website") pursuant to Articles 13 of the 2016 European Regulation /679 (hereinafter "GDPR") and 122 of Legislative Decree n.196/2003, as updated by Legislative Decree 101/2018 (hereinafter "Privacy Code") taking into account (i) Provision of the Guarantor Authority of 8 May 2014 "Identification of simplified procedures for the information notice and acquisition of consent for the use of cookies" (Published in the Official Gazette no. 126 of 3 June 2014) and (ii) the latest indications provided by the Authority Guarantor for the protection of personal data, updating the provisions of 2014 and 2015, which implement the indications provided by the Committee composed of the European Supervisors (EDPB) in the Guidelines of 4 May 2020.

Cookies banner displayed to website user on first access 

When the User accesses the Site for the first time, a specific banner is displayed through which he/she can view details of the cookies installed by the site and choose which type of cookies they wish to accept, by ticking the box. This type of choice never involves the so-called "necessary cookies" i.e. cookies that allow only the technical functioning of the website, only marketing and profiling cookies. The User can modify the choice made at any time without affecting the legality of processing carried out before this modification.

What are “cookies” and why are they used?

Cookies are pieces of information (small strings of text) entered into the user's browser when the website is visited. They perform various and important functions within the network (execution of IT authentications, session monitoring, storage of information on specific configurations concerning users accessing the server, storing preferences, etc.). While browsing, the user may also receive cookies from different sites (so-called "third-party" cookies), set up directly by the operators of said websites and used for the purposes and according to the methods defined by them.

Type and list of cookies used by this website

There are different types of cookies that contain different information and perform different functions (e.g. execution of computer authentication, session monitoring, memorization of preferences for sending targeted advertising messages, etc). Each cookie, in turn, contains various data (e.g. the name of the server from which it comes, a numeric identifier, etc.). Such data may remain on your device for various periods of time - a browser session, a few hours, several days or longer periods.

Technical cookies necessary for browsing:

Cookies used to browse the website or to provide a service requested by the user. They are not used for any other purposes. Technical cookies are necessary for the site to function correctly. Without the use of these cookies, some operations could not be performed or would be more complex and/or less secure. Therefore, technical cookies are indispensable. Technical cookies do not require the user's consent, as they are necessary for the site to function correctly.

Third party analytical cookies used as technical cookies:

Third-party analytical cookies can be linked to technical cookies only if used for website optimization purposes by the website owner, to collect information in aggregate form on the number of users and how they visit the site. When used as technical cookies and when anonymisation measures prescribed by the Information Commissioner are adopted, analytical cookies are necessary to allow the site owner to improve its functioning and the user experience on the website. The user's consent is not required, as the Data Controller has activated the IP address anonymization function and uses the data in aggregate form.

Targeting cookies:

Cookies used to track the user's browsing on the net and create profiles on his/her tastes, habits, choices, etc. With these cookies, advertising messages can be transmitted to the user in line with the preferences expressed by the user in online browsing. Profiling cookies are not strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the site and, therefore, the user can decide whether to install these cookies or not. For the installation of targeting cookies, the user's consent is required, which can be expressed or revoked by the user.

The website installs the following types of cookies:

Third party cookies

Some third-party cookies are installed through the website, including targeting cookies, which are activated by clicking "I authorise" on the banner that appears on first access. The individual third-party cookies are reported in detail, as well as the links through which the user can receive more information and request the deactivation of cookies.

The website uses Google Analytics

This is a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. ("Google") which uses cookies that are stored on the user's computer to allow statistical analysis in aggregate form regarding use of the website visited. The site operator has activated the IP address anonymisation function.
The data generated by Google Analytics are stored by Google as indicated in the Information Notice available at the following link:
https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsj…
To consult the privacy policy of Google Inc., independent owner of the processing of data relating to the Google Analytics service, see the following link: http://www.google.com/intl/en/analytics/privacyoverview.html
At the following link https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=it Google also makes available the additional browser function for disactivation of Google Analytics.
To find out more regarding cookies and their management or how to disable third party or marketing/retargeting cookies, visit:  

• http://www.allaboutcookies.org
• http://www.youronlinechoices.com
• https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• http://www.aboutads.info/choices
• http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices

Social network buttons and widgets

Social buttons are the “buttons” on the website that bear the icons of the social network (for example, Facebook, Linkedin, Youtube and Twitter) and allow users to interact with a “click” directly with the social platforms.
The social buttons used by the site in the sidebar are links that refer to the Data Owner's accounts on the social networks depicted. Therefore, through the use of these buttons, third-party cookies are not installed on the site. However, the links where the user can view the privacy information relating to the management of data by the social networks are shown:

• Twitter: https://support.twitter.com/articles/20170519-uso-dei-cookie-e-di-altre…
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/help/cookies
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie_policy

Any incorporation of the Twitter widget involves the installation of cookies, including targeting cookies, by Twitter Inc. No information is shared by the site on which the widget is incorporated. For further information, also on the deactivation of these cookies, it is advisable to consult the following links:

• http://twitter.com/privacy
• https://support.twitter.com/articles/20170519-uso-dei-cookie-e-di-altre…

Any incorporation of Add This involves the installation of cookies, including targeting cookies, of the third-party company that offers the service. However, the site does not share any browsing information or user data acquired in the case of use of these sharing buttons, with the exception of some data in aggregate form. It is possible to consult the privacy policy addressed to users of the AddThis Sharing Button at the following link:

• http://www.addthis.com/privacy/privacy-policy#publisher-visitors
• For disactivation: http://www.addthis.com/privacy/opt-out

Method of processing

Processing is carried out with automated tools of the Data Owner. No sharing or communication of data is carried out.

Provision of data and consent

exception of technical cookies that are strictly necessary for normal browsing, the provision of data is left up to the interested party who decides to browse the site after having read the brief information notice contained in the appropriate banner, and to use the services involving the installation of cookies.

Disactivation of cookies

Not withstanding the previous information in relation to cookies that are strictly necessary for browsing, the user can eliminate other cookies through the function made available for this purpose by the Data Controller through this information notice or directly through his/her browser. Each browser has different procedures for managing settings. Microsoft Internet Explorer: Click the 'Tools' icon in the upper right corner and select 'Internet Options'. In the pop up window select 'Privacy'. Here you can adjust the settings of your cookies.
Below are the links where you can find instructions on how to disable cookies for the most popular browsers:

• Microsoft Windows Explorer: http://windows.microsoft.com/it-it/windows7/block-enable-or-allow-cooki…
• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=it&answer=95647&p=cp…
• Mozilla Firefox: http://support.mozilla.org/it-IT/kb/Enabling%20and%20disabling%20cookies
• Apple Safari: http://support.apple.com/kb/PH17191?viewlocale=it_IT&locale=it_IT
• * Opera: http://help.opera.com/Windows/10.00/it/cookies.html

Third party websites

Third-party sites that can be accessed through this website are not covered by this policy. The University declines all responsibility in relation to them. The categories of cookies used and the type of personal data processing by these third parties are regulated in accordance with the information notices provided by these third parties.

Privacy Policy

For further information on the processing of personal data collected on this website carried out by the Data Controller, or to consult the section relating to the rights of the interested party, it is possible to consult the Privacy Policy of the website available here.