Privacy Policy
Last update: May 2026
1. Data Controller
The data controller is Andrea Savarese, author of the travel blog Prossima Vacanza, reachable at the email address info@prossimavacanza.com.
The website is accessible at www.prossimavacanza.com.
2. Types of Data Collected
The site collects the following categories of personal data:
- Browsing data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, session duration, referral URL.
- Data provided voluntarily: name, email address and message sent via the contact form.
- Data collected via cookies: browsing preferences, analytical data and data for advertising personalization (see Cookie section).
3. Purposes of Processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- Provide the requested services, including responding to travel consulting requests.
- Analyze traffic and improve the website experience (Google Analytics).
- Show relevant advertisements via Google AdSense.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Data processing is based on:
- Consent of the data subject (Art. 6 par. 1 letter a GDPR): for profiling and advertising cookies.
- Execution of a contract (Art. 6 par. 1 letter b GDPR): for managing consultancy requests.
- Legitimate interest (Art. 6 par. 1 letter f GDPR): for statistical traffic analysis via technical and analytical cookies.
5. Cookies and Advertising
The site uses the following types of cookies:
5.1 Technical Cookies (necessary)
They are essential for the proper functioning of the site (e.g. saving cookie preferences). They do not require the user's consent.
5.2 Analytical Cookies – Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (Universal Analytics / GA4) to collect statistical data in aggregate form on user behavior. Data is anonymized where possible. Google LLC is the data processor for this data. See Google's Privacy Policy.
5.3 Advertising Cookies – Google AdSense
This site participates in the Google AdSense program of Google LLC. Google AdSense uses profiling cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to show personalized ads based on the user's interests inferred from their previous browsing on this and other websites.
- Google may use the collected data to personalize the ads shown on this site and on other sites in the Google Display Network.
- The user can turn off ad personalization by visiting the Google Ad Settings page.
- For more information on how Google uses data, visit: How Google uses data.
5.4 Consent Management
Upon first access to the site, the user sees a banner with the option to accept all cookies or limit them to necessary cookies only. Consent can be revoked at any time by deleting cookies from the browser. The preference is saved locally in the browser via localStorage.
6. Affiliate Links
The site contains affiliate links to partner platforms (including Aviasales, Airalo, Expedia, Booking.com). By clicking on these links and completing a purchase or booking, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to the user. These links are clearly identifiable. The commission does not influence in any way the objectivity of our reviews and guides.
7. Data Transfer
Some third-party service providers (e.g. Google LLC) are based in the United States. Data transfer takes place in compliance with the guarantees provided by the GDPR (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses). For details, please refer to the respective privacy policies.
8. Data Retention
Personal data is kept for the time strictly necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:
- Browsing data: maximum 26 months (standard Google Analytics).
- Contact form data: until the closure of the relative request, and in any case no more than 12 months.
- Advertising cookies: according to Google AdSense policies (generally up to 13 months).
9. Data Subject Rights
Based on the GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679), the user has the right to:
- Access their personal data (Art. 15).
- Request rectification (Art. 16) or deletion (Art. 17).
- Request limitation of processing (Art. 18).
- Object to processing (Art. 21).
- Request data portability (Art. 20).
- Revoke consent at any time, without prejudice to the lawfulness of processing based on the consent prior to revocation.
- Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority.
To exercise these rights: info@prossimavacanza.com
10. Changes to the Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect regulatory changes or changes in the structure of the site. Changes will be published on this page with the date of the last update. Users are invited to periodically consult this page.