Privacy policy

This Privacy policy explains how dianabancale.com (“we”, “our”, or “the Website”) collects, uses, and protects personal data of users who visit this travel blog, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


1. Data Controller

The data controller is:

Diana Bancale
Website: https://www.dianabancale.com
Email: diana.bancale@gmail.com


2. Personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

a) Data voluntarily provided by users

  • Name and email address (e.g. when contacting us, subscribing to a newsletter, or leaving comments)

b) Automatically collected data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website

This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies.


3. Purpose of data processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • responding to user inquiries
  • managing comments and communication
  • sending newsletters (if subscribed)
  • analyzing website performance and traffic
  • improving content and user experience
  • complying with legal obligations

4. Legal basis for processing

Data processing is based on:

  • User consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
  • Legitimate interest of the website owner (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
  • Legal obligations where applicable

5. Cookies and analytics

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC.
Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how users interact with the website.

The information generated by cookies may be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers outside the EU.
IP anonymization may be enabled where applicable.

Users can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

  • disabling cookies in their browser settings
  • installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

6. Affiliate links and advertising

This website participates in affiliate marketing programs.
Affiliate links may be included in articles and pages.

Affiliate partners include:

  • Heymondo
  • GetYourGuide
  • Stay22
  • Booking.com
  • Airalo
  • Holafly

When users click on affiliate links, third-party cookies may be set by these partners.
Any purchases made through these links may generate a commission at no extra cost to the user.

The website owner is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review their privacy policies.


7. Data retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.


8. Data sharing

Personal data is not sold or shared with third parties, except:

  • when required by law
  • when necessary to provide website services (analytics, email tools, affiliate platforms)

9. User rights (GDPR)

Users have the right to:

  • access their personal data
  • request correction or deletion
  • restrict or object to processing
  • withdraw consent at any time
  • lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests can be sent to: diana.bancale@gmail.com


10. Data security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.


11. Changes to this privacy policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.


12. Contact

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: diana.bancale@gmail.com