At a Glance
- We respect your privacy and handle your personal data with strict confidentiality, in line with Italian, EU (GDPR), and international standards.
- We collect only the information necessary to provide our legal services or respond to your inquiries.
- We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
- As a law firm, we are bound by professional secrecy obligations.
Who We Are
This website is operated by:
Avv. Alessandro Nepi
Via Carlo D’Angiò 42, 50126 Florence, Italy
Email: [email protected]
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Contact details: name, email address, phone number (via contact forms, emails, or phone calls).
- Case-related information: details you voluntarily provide when requesting legal services.
- Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information (via analytics tools).
We do not collect special categories of data (sensitive information) through the website unless you voluntarily provide them for legal assistance.
How We Use Your Data
- Responding to inquiries and consultation requests.
- Providing legal services when formally engaged.
- Administrative and billing purposes.
- Improving website functionality and security.
- Complying with legal obligations.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal grounds (per GDPR):
- Performance of a contract (when providing legal services).
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving the website, preventing abuse).
- Consent (e.g., for non-essential cookies).
Data Retention
- Contact inquiries: up to 12 months.
- Client data: retained for the period required by Italian law and professional regulations.
- Technical logs/analytics: generally no longer than 14 months.
Confidentiality & Professional Secrecy
As an Italian lawyer (Avvocato) and New York–licensed attorney, Alessandro Nepi is bound by strict professional secrecy obligations. All client communications are handled with the highest degree of confidentiality, as required by law.
Sharing of Data
We do not sell personal data. We may share data only with:
- IT/hosting providers to maintain website functionality.
- Authorities, when legally required.
- Professional service providers (accounting, compliance) bound by confidentiality.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to improve performance and security.
- Essential cookies: Required for site functionality (cannot be disabled).
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand site traffic (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Preference/functional cookies: Remember language or form preferences.
You can control cookies by adjusting your browser settings. For EU/EEA visitors, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Third-Party Services
We may use:
- Google Analytics (traffic analysis).
- Font or design plugins for site display.
- Social media links (Facebook, LinkedIn).
These providers may collect anonymized data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Your Rights (EU/EEA & GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Request rectification or erasure.
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Data portability.
- Withdraw consent (for cookies or non-essential processing).
- File a complaint with the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali (Italian Data Protection Authority).
To exercise these rights, contact: [email protected].
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Updates
This Privacy & Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect legal changes or improvements to our practices. Please check this page periodically.
If you have any questions about how your personal information is handled, please contact us at [email protected].
