Privacy Policy
Information on data processing in accordance with the GDPR.
This website is operated by Garcia Podestà (the “Practice”), led by Diego Edgardo Garcia, based in Chiavari (GE), Italy.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is processed when you visit this website or contact us.
Last updated on February 4, 2026.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is processed when you visit this website or contact us.
Last updated on February 4, 2026.
1. Data Controller
2. Personal data we process
Depending on how you interact with the website, we may process:
- Contact data (e.g., your email address and the content of your message) if you contact us by email or via linked channels.
- Technical data (e.g., IP address, device and browser information, pages visited, date/time, referrer) generated by your access to the website and stored in server logs.
- Preference data related to cookie consent choices.
We do not knowingly collect special categories of personal data (e.g., health, political opinions).
3. Purposes and legal bases
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- To operate and secure the website (legitimate interest; and where applicable, compliance with legal obligations).
- To respond to enquiries and professional communications (legitimate interest and/or steps prior to entering into a contract).
- To manage cookie consent choices (legal obligation and/or consent, depending on cookie category).
4. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for essential website functions and, where applicable, for third-party services. Details, categories, and management options are provided in the Cookie Policy (EU) and through the consent banner.
5. Sharing and recipients
Personal data may be processed by service providers that support website operation (e.g., hosting, security, caching). Where third-party services are used (such as map or embedded content providers), data may be processed according to their own privacy policies, subject to your consent settings where required. We do not sell personal data.
6. International transfers
If any service providers process data outside the European Economic Area, transfers are carried out using appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) where required.
7. Data retention
- Enquiry and correspondence data: retained as long as necessary to handle your request and for reasonable follow-up, or as required for professional and legal purposes.
- Server logs: retained for a limited period for security and troubleshooting.
- Cookie consent records/preferences: retained according to the consent tool configuration.
8. Your rights (GDPR)
Where applicable, you may request: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability. You may also withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent (without affecting prior processing).
To exercise your rights, contact: info@garciapodesta.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In Italy, this is the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali.
9. Third-party links
This website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., LinkedIn). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal data.
This website may also display embedded services (such as maps or external professional platforms). These providers may process technical data according to their own privacy policies, subject to applicable consent requirements.
This website may also display embedded services (such as maps or external professional platforms). These providers may process technical data according to their own privacy policies, subject to applicable consent requirements.
10. Updates to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes to the website or applicable requirements. The latest version is published on this page.
Last updated: February 4, 2026.