Last updated: July 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Giuseppe De Stefano / GDS Studio ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit giuseppedestefano.com (the "Site"). This policy is drafted in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR — Reg. EU 2016/679) and the ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information you voluntarily provide when contacting us via email. We also collect standard server logs including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited, solely for site security and performance purposes. We do not sell, rent, or trade any personal information.

2. COOKIE

This Site uses essential cookies necessary for functionality and anonymous analytics provided by Vercel. No tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies are used. You may manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner displayed on your first visit. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

3. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

This Site uses the following third-party services:
— Google Fonts (font delivery by Google LLC)
— Vercel Analytics (anonymous usage statistics by Vercel Inc.)

4. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS

When you contact us at info@giuseppedestefano.com, we store your email address and message solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to mailing lists without explicit consent.

5. DATA RETENTION

Email correspondence is retained for a maximum of 24 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

6. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Some third-party services used to operate this Site may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). These transfers are carried out with appropriate safeguards under Article 46(2)(c) GDPR:

— Vercel Inc. (US): hosting and analytics — transfer based on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)
— Google LLC (US): font delivery — transfer based on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF)

These service providers are bound by data processing agreements in compliance with Article 28 GDPR.

7. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, and port your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@giuseppedestefano.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (in Italy: Garante per la protezione dei dati personali — www.garanteprivacy.it).

8. CONTACT

Giuseppe De Stefano / GDS Studio
Milano — Italia
info@giuseppedestefano.com