Privacy Policy

From Europe with Love

Operated by:
Jakob Flingelli
Via Monte Lucco 3B
39012 Merano (BZ
Italy

Email: [email protected]



Effective Date: 25 August 2025


1. Introduction

We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website and subscribe to our newsletter. All processing is carried out in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, EU 2016/679).


2. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for processing your personal data is:Jakob Flingelli
Via Monte Lucco 3B
39012 Merano (BZ), Italy
Email: [email protected]


3. Personal Data We Collect

  • Newsletter subscription: email address (and optionally first name, if provided).

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URL.

  • Usage data: interactions with our website and newsletter (open rates, click-throughs).

  • Cookies & tracking: see Section 6.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.


4. Purpose & Legal Basis

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • Newsletter delivery – based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

  • Analytics & performance monitoring – based on legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

  • Marketing & advertising (Meta/LinkedIn tracking) – based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR via cookie banner).

  • Compliance with legal obligations – (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR).


5. Data Recipients & Third-Party Services

a) Newsletter Delivery (Beehiiv)

We use Beehiiv Inc. (USA) to send our newsletter. Data may be transferred outside the EU, safeguarded by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

b) Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics (Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Dublin 4, Ireland) to understand visitor behavior. Data may be transferred to the USA under SCCs.

c) Marketing Tools

  • Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram Ads) – operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.

  • LinkedIn Insight Tag – operated by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company.
    Both collect data to measure campaign effectiveness and build custom audiences. Consent is obtained via the cookie banner.

d) Fonts

Our site uses Google Fonts, provided by Google Ireland Ltd. Fonts are loaded from Google servers, which may log technical data.

e) Hosting

The website is hosted on Beehiiv servers (USA). Data transfers are protected by SCCs.

f) Maps (optional)

If Google Maps is embedded, data such as your IP address and browser details are transferred to Google when the map loads.


6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and tracking technologies for:

  • Essential website functionality

  • Analytics (Google Analytics)

  • Advertising (Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Tag)

  • Fonts and map embedding (Google services)

Consent for non-essential cookies is collected via the Beehiiv cookie banner. You can withdraw or change your preferences anytime.


7. Data Retention

  • Newsletter data: stored until you unsubscribe.

  • Analytics/tracking data: stored according to provider policies (typically 14–26 months for Google Analytics).

  • Technical data: deleted or anonymized after use.


8. Your Rights (GDPR Articles 15–22)

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Rectify incorrect data

  • Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest

Contact: [your email].


9. Supervisory Authority

You may lodge a complaint with:Garante per la protezione dei dati personali (Italian Data Protection Authority)
Piazza Venezia 11, 00187 Rome, Italy
www.garanteprivacy.itOr with your local EU authority.


10. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.


11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page and are effective upon posting.


Image Credits & Copyright

The product images used in this newsletter and on the website are primarily provided by third-party brands, designers, or taken from publicly available press materials. All sources and copyrights are credited to the best of my knowledge. I do not claim ownership of these images. Copyright remains with the respective creators and rights holders.

If you are a rights holder and would like an image to be corrected, credited differently, or removed, simply contact me at [email protected]. I will adjust immediately — no hassle, no problem.




Cookie Policy


Our website uses cookies and similar technologies:

  • Essential cookies – required for website functionality (cannot be disabled).

  • Analytics cookies – Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our site.

  • Marketing cookies – Meta Pixel and LinkedIn Insight Tag, to measure campaigns and deliver relevant ads.

  • Fonts & maps – Google Fonts and Google Maps may set cookies and process technical data when loaded.

You can withdraw or change your consent anytime by reopening the cookie settings in your browser or via the footer link on this site.For more details, see our Privacy Policy above.