PASTAEBASTA - PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: April 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Portalio S.R.L. ("Company", "we") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data when you use the PastaeBasta platform (http://pastaebst.com/).
This Policy complies with:Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003 (as amended)

1. DATA CONTROLLER

Portalio S.R.L.Via XX Settembre 5, 24041 Brembate (BG), ItalyEmail: info@pastaebst.com

2. DATA WE COLLECT (DETAILED)

A. Account & Identity DataUsername, email, encrypted passwordB. Profile & Content Data (User-Generated Content)Photos you uploadBio, city, countrySocial links (optional)C. Activity & Behavioral DataVotes, likes, interactionsParticipation in voting roundsD. Technical DataIP address, device, browser, cookiesE. Communication DataMessages to support

3. SPECIAL NOTE ON PHOTOS (IMPORTANT)

Photos uploaded to the Platform may contain personal data (e.g., identifiable individuals).By uploading photos, you confirm that:You have the legal right to publish them;You have obtained any required permissions;The content complies with applicable privacy laws.The Company acts as a hosting provider and does not verify each submission.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We use data to:Provide and operate the PlatformDisplay your profile and photos publiclyManage voting and rankingsCommunicate with usersImprove services and securityDetect fraud or abuse

5. LEGAL BASIS (GDPR ART. 6)

Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) - to provide the serviceConsent (Art. 6(1)(a)) - optional featuresLegitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) - security, analytics, platform improvement

6. PUBLIC CONTENT & VISIBILITY

By using the Platform, you understand that:Your photos, username, and profile may be publicly visibleContent may appear in voting, collections, and promotionsContent may be used across Platform channels and social media

7. DATA SHARING

We do NOT sell personal data.We may share data with:Hosting providers (e.g., cloud infrastructure)Analytics tools (if used)Technical service providersLegal authorities when required

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your data may be processed outside the EU (e.g., via cloud providers).Where this occurs, we ensure safeguards such as:Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)Adequacy decisions (where applicable)

9. DATA RETENTION

We retain data:While your account is activeUp to 60 days after deletionLonger if required by law

10. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR)

You have the right to:Access your dataRectify inaccurate dataErase your data ("right to be forgotten")Restrict processingObject to processingData portabilityRequests will be handled within 30 days.You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

11. SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data.However, no system is 100% secure.

12. COOKIES & TRACKING

We use cookies to:Enable platform functionalityAnalyze usageA detailed Cookie Policy is available separately.

13. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites.We do not control or verify them and are not responsible for their practices.

14. AGE LIMIT

Users must be at least 16 years old.

15. CONTACT & DATA REQUESTS

By using the Platform, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy

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