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PRIVACY NOTICE PURSUANT TO EU REGULATION No. 679/2016 (“GDPR”) AND LEGISLATIVE DECREE No. 196/2003, AS AMENDED BY LEGISLATIVE DECREE No. 101/2018

1. Introduction

The Sister’s Lab S.r.l. attaches great importance to the protection of personal data and is committed to ensuring that all processing is carried out in accordance with the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, data minimisation, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity and confidentiality as set out in Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable national legislation.

This Privacy Policy describes how the personal data of users who visit and use the website www.mettiunfiore.it is collected, used, stored and protected.

The website allows users to browse products, create an account, make online purchases, make payments, arrange delivery, request assistance, manage complaints, returns and withdrawals, subscribe to the newsletter and, for adults, purchase alcoholic beverages.

Use of the website involves the processing of certain data necessary for its operation, security and the provision of the requested services, as described in this Privacy Policy and in the Cookie Policy.

2. Data Controller

The Data Controller is:

  • The Sister’s Lab S.r.l.
  • Via Giare 144/A – 30034 Mira (VE), Italy
  • VAT and Tax Code: 04488450273
  • Email: info@thesisterslab.com
  • Certified email (PEC): thesisterslab@legalmail.it
  • Telephone: +39 041 5675206

To obtain information regarding data processing or to exercise your rights under the GDPR, please use the contact details provided above.

3. Scope of application

This Privacy Notice applies to the website www.mettiunfiore.it and to the processing carried out by The Sister’s Lab S.r.l. through its e-commerce functions, forms, account area, customer service and interactions with users and customers.

It does not apply to third-party websites that may be accessed via links. For such websites, the user must consult the privacy notices of the respective data controllers.

4. Types of data processed

4.1 Browsing data

IT systems and software procedures automatically collect information whose transmission is implicit in the use of Internet protocols.

  • IP address and online identifiers;
  • device identifiers;
  • browser type and version;
  • operating system;
  • date and time of the visit;
  • pages viewed and interactions;
  • referring page;
  • technical and log data necessary for operation and security.

This information may constitute personal data and is used for operational purposes, security, the prevention of misuse, the establishment of liability and, where permitted, for visitor statistics.

4.2 Registration and account data

When a user creates or uses an account, the following may be processed: first name, surname, email address, telephone number, securely stored login credentials, delivery and billing addresses, order history, preferences and data associated with the account.

Passwords are not stored in plain text.

4.3 Order and billing data

To manage purchases, the following data may be processed: first name, surname, contact details, addresses, tax reference number, VAT number, products, quantities, prices, discounts, order number and date, delivery method, order status, communications, and tax and administrative data.

4.4 Payment data

Electronic payments are normally handled by external service providers. The Data Controller may receive the payment method, amount, date and time, transaction ID and outcome, as well as data necessary for reconciliations, disputes and refunds.

Unless otherwise configured technically, the Data Controller does not collect or store the full card number, security code or login details for PayPal or other payment services.

In the event of a bank transfer or refund, the IBAN and any strictly necessary banking information may be processed.

4.5 Data relating to deliveries and shipments

For delivery purposes, the recipient’s name, address, telephone number, email address, delivery instructions, tracking code, delivery status, date and information on goods held in storage may be processed. Such data is disclosed to the designated carriers and logistics operators.

4.6 Data relating to customer support, complaints, warranty, returns and withdrawal

When the user contacts Customer Services or exercises their right of withdrawal, the following may be processed: name, contact details, order number, product concerned, content of the request, photographs, return details, date and time of the notification, outcome and information necessary for the refund.

The digital withdrawal function allows you to provide or confirm the data necessary to identify the contract and the electronic means to which the confirmation should be sent. The reason for withdrawal is not mandatory in cases provided for by law.

4.7 Data relating to age verification

The sale of alcoholic beverages is restricted to adults. The following may be processed: a declaration of legal age, date of birth where requested, the outcome of the verification, and data strictly necessary derived from a document.

The Data Controller avoids collecting or storing full copies of the document where not necessary. The verification may also be carried out by the carrier upon delivery.

4.8 Data provided voluntarily

Sending emails or communications entails the collection of the sender’s details, the content, any attachments and other data provided voluntarily.

Users are advised not to transmit unnecessary data, in particular data falling within special categories as defined in Article 9 of the GDPR.

4.9 Newsletters and promotional communications

When subscribing to the newsletter, the following may be processed: name, email address, date, time and source of consent, preferences, subscription, unsubscription and, where applicable and permitted, interactions with the communications.

Subscription is optional and separate from any purchase.

4.10 Cookies and similar technologies

The website may use technical, functional, analytical and marketing cookies, as well as similar technologies.

Non-essential tools are used only where the legal requirements are met and, where required, following the provision of explicit consent via the preference management platform.

Categories, purposes, providers, durations and management methods are described in the Cookie Policy and in the preferences panel.

4.11 Data from third parties

The Data Controller may receive data from payment providers, carriers, e-commerce platforms, security providers, authentication services, social networks or parties making a purchase or arranging a delivery on behalf of the data subject.

The data is processed to the extent necessary for the purpose for which it was provided.

5. Purposes of processing

The data is processed for specific, explicit and legitimate purposes, in particular to:

  • enable navigation and the functioning of the website;
  • ensure security, continuity and the prevention of abuse or fraud;
  • create and manage the account;
  • respond to requests for information and assistance;
  • take pre-contractual measures requested by the data subject;
  • receive, confirm and manage orders;
  • manage payments, refunds and disputes;
  • prepare and deliver products;
  • send service communications;
  • comply with tax, accounting, administrative and legal obligations;
  • verify the age of the data subject for the purchase and delivery of alcoholic beverages;
  • to manage complaints, warranties, returns and withdrawal;
  • to establish, exercise or defend legal claims;
  • to send newsletters and promotional communications;
  • to carry out statistical analyses;
  • to manage cookies and tracking tools;
  • to respond to requests from public authorities.

6. Legal basis for processing

Processing takes place only where there is a legal basis provided for under Article 6 of the GDPR.

Il trattamento avviene soltanto in presenza di una base giuridica prevista dall’articolo 6 GDPR.

Purpose  Legal basis
Browsing, functionality and security Legitimate interests of the Data Controller – Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR
Accounts, orders, payments, deliveries, returns and withdrawal Performance of the contract and pre-contractual measures – Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR
Invoicing, tax obligations, consumer protection and requests from authorities Legal obligation – Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR
Customer support and communications Pre-contractual measures, performance of the contract or legitimate interest, depending on the content
Age verification Legal obligation and legitimate interest in preventing unlawful sales
Fraud prevention and protection of rights Legitimate interest – Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR
Newsletters and marketing Consent – Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR, except where permitted by law
Analytical cookies not classified as technical or marketing cookies Consent, where required

 

7. Nature of data provision

The provision of data necessary for registration, ordering, payment, delivery, invoicing, age verification, cancellation, returns and refunds is necessary to conclude or perform the contract or to comply with legal obligations.

Failure to provide such data may prevent registration, purchase, payment, delivery or the processing of the request.

The provision of data for newsletters and marketing purposes is optional. Failure to give consent does not affect your ability to make a purchase or receive assistance.

8. Methods of processing

Data is processed using electronic means and, where necessary, on paper, with appropriate measures in place to ensure its confidentiality, integrity, availability, accuracy and protection against unauthorised access, loss, destruction or unlawful disclosure.

Processing is carried out by authorised staff and by external parties appointed as data processors in accordance with Article 28 of the GDPR where applicable.

The Data Controller does not make decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal effects or effects of comparable significance, unless this is expressly indicated and permitted by law.

9. Recipients of personal data

To the extent necessary, data may be disclosed to:

  • hosting, cloud and IT infrastructure providers;
  • website developers, maintenance staff and administrators;
  • providers of the e-commerce platform and account area;
  • payment service providers, banks and financial institutions;
  • couriers, carriers and logistics operators;
  • providers of email, newsletter and support services;
  • providers of the consent management platform;
  • providers of statistical, security and fraud prevention tools;
  • legal, tax, accounting, insurance and administrative advisers;
  • public authorities, supervisory bodies and law enforcement agencies;
  • other parties to whom disclosure is required by law or necessary for the protection of a right

The recipients act as data processors, independent data controllers or authorised parties, depending on the specific role they perform.

An up-to-date list of data processors may be requested from the Data Controller. The data is not disclosed.

10. Transfer of data to countries outside the EEA

Certain technology, payment, newsletter, security, support or analytics providers may process data in countries outside the European Economic Area.

In such cases, the transfer takes place in accordance with Articles 44 et seq. of the GDPR, through adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses, binding corporate rules or other recognised safeguards.

The data subject may request information on the safeguards adopted by contacting the Data Controller.

11. Data retention period

Data is retained for a period no longer than that necessary for the purposes, taking into account legal obligations and limitation periods.

Category 

 

Category Period or criterion
Account Until a request for erasure or closure is made, except for data necessary for orders, legal obligations or the protection of rights.
Orders, payments and invoicing Generally 10 years from registration or the end of the relationship, unless there is a dispute or further obligations.
Complaints, warranty, returns and withdrawal For the time necessary to handle the matter and subsequently to document compliance and protect rights.
Verification of legal age For the time necessary to verify and document compliance; copies of documents are deleted when no longer required.
Requests for information For the time necessary to respond and subsequently depending on the nature of the request and the retention periods.
Newsletter e marketing Until consent is withdrawn and, in any event, for a maximum period of 24 months from the last expression of interest, unless a different period is lawfully specified.
Proof of consent and withdrawal For the period necessary to demonstrate the lawfulness of the processing and to safeguard your rights.
Browsing and security data For the period necessary to demonstrate the lawfulness of the processing and to protect rights.
Cookie In accordance with the durations specified in the Cookie Policy and in the preferences panel.

At the end of the applicable periods, the data is deleted, anonymised or retained solely where necessary to comply with legal obligations or to safeguard a right.

12. Rights of the data subject

In the cases provided for by the GDPR, the data subject may:

  • obtain confirmation of the existence of data and access it;
  • receive a copy of the data;
  • obtain rectification and completion;
  • obtain erasure;
  • obtain restriction of processing;
  • object to processing based on legitimate interest;
  • object to direct marketing at any time;
  • receive the data in a structured format and transmit it to another data controller, where the conditions are met;
  • withdraw consent without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal;
  • not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing in the cases provided for in Article 22 of the GDPR.

These rights are not absolute and may be restricted in the cases provided for by law, for example where retention is necessary to comply with legal obligations or to defend rights.

The exercise of these rights is free of charge, except in the case of manifestly unfounded or excessive requests within the meaning of Article 12 of the GDPR.

13. Complaints to the Supervisory Authority

Data subjects who consider that the processing is contrary to the law may lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority or refer the matter to the competent judicial authority, in accordance with Articles 77 et seq. of the GDPR.

14. How to exercise your rights

Requests may be sent to:

  • Email: info@thesisterslab.com
  • Certified email (PEC): thesisterslab@legalmail.it
  • Postal address: The Sister’s Lab S.r.l., Via Giare 144/A, 30034 Mira (VE).

The request must contain the information necessary to identify the data subject and specify the right being exercised. In the event of reasonable doubts regarding identity, the Data Controller may request additional information strictly necessary for verification.

The Data Controller shall respond without undue delay and, as a rule, within one month, subject to any extensions permitted by the GDPR.

15. Information security

The Sister’s Lab S.r.l. implements technical and organisational measures appropriate to the risk in order to protect data against destruction, loss, alteration, disclosure, unauthorised access or unlawful processing.

These measures are reviewed and updated taking into account technological developments, the nature of the data and the risks involved.

16. Changes to this Policy

This Policy may be updated in response to regulatory changes, measures taken by the authorities, technological developments, or changes to services, data processing activities or suppliers.

The updated version is published on this page with the date of the update. Where the changes are significant, the Data Controller may also communicate them via email, notices on the website or other appropriate means.

17. Information about this document

Document Privacy Policy – E-commerce website
Data Controller The Sister’s Lab S.r.l.
Website www.mettiunfiore.it
Version 2.0
Revision 00
Date of issue 13 July 2026
Next revision In the event of regulatory, technological or service changes

 

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