Privacy Policy – West Coast Pool Systems

Privacy Policy

Information notice on the processing of personal data pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 — for users visiting the Westcoast Pool Systems website

Dear Customer, pursuant to the regulations on the processing of personal data, you are considered a "data subject" and, as such, we provide you with the following information.
01 — Data Controller

Who We Are

The Data Controller for your personal data is WestCoast s.r.l.s., represented by its legal representative pro tempore, with registered office in Viareggio (LU), via dei Peecchi no. 10/A, VAT no. 02574770463.

Contact email: amministrazione.wcoast@gmail.com

02 — Data Processed

Data processed and purposes of processing

Browsing data

The computer systems and software procedures used to operate this website collect, in the course of their normal operation, certain personal data whose transmission is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols.

This category includes: IP addresses or domain names of the computers and terminals used by users, URI/URL addresses of requested resources, the time of the request, the method used to submit the request to the server, the size of the file received in response, the numerical status code of the server response, and other parameters relating to the user's operating system and IT environment.

This data, necessary for the use of web services, is also processed in order to:

  • Obtain statistical information on the use of services (most visited pages, number of visitors by time or day, geographic areas of origin, etc.)
  • Monitor the correct functioning of the services offered
Browsing data is retained for no more than seven days, except where retention is required by judicial authorities for the investigation of offences. The legal basis for processing is the legitimate interest of the controller in the proper functioning of the website and the improvement of service standards, as well as the performance of activities strictly connected to managing relationships with users and visitors.

Data provided by the user

The optional, explicit and voluntary submission of messages through the contact form on this website, private messages sent by users to social media profiles/pages (where this is available), and the purchase of goods all involve the collection of the sender's contact details, necessary to respond, as well as any personal data included in the communications.

Specific notices will be published at the bottom of the forms set up for the provision of such services. Please refer to the indications provided therein to understand the characteristics of each processing activity. In the event of conflict, the information provided in dedicated notices for specific initiatives shall prevail.

03 — Cookies

Cookies and other tracking technologies

Session cookies (non-persistent) are used strictly to the extent necessary for safe and efficient navigation of the website. The storage of session cookies on terminals or browsers is under the user's control; at the end of HTTP sessions, cookie-related information remains stored in service logs for no more than seven days.

No cookies are used to transmit personal information.

Technical and functional cookies

Technical cookies are those used solely to carry out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network, or to the extent strictly necessary to provide a service of the information society explicitly requested by the user. They can be divided into:

  • Session or navigation cookies — ensure normal browsing and use of the website
  • Analytics cookies — collect aggregated information on the number of users and how they visit the site
  • Functional cookies — allow navigation based on criteria selected by the user (e.g. language, selected products) in order to improve the service
No prior consent is required for the installation of technical cookies.

Profiling cookies

Profiling cookies are designed to create user profiles and are used to send advertising messages in line with the preferences expressed by the user during their online browsing. The legal basis for their use is the user's consent, which may be expressed simply by continuing to browse after reading the notice displayed on the first visit to the website.

At any time, the user may configure their browser to accept all cookies, reject them all, or receive a notification when one is sent; they may also delete one, some or all cookies.

Cookies used on this website (Google Analytics 4 and Google Ads)

Cookie name Duration Purpose Source
__ga 2 years Google Analytics tracking cookie used to distinguish whether a user has previously visited the site. Contains no personal information. Google
_gid 24 hours Anonymous analysis of website usage. Google
_gat_UA- 1 day Used by Google Analytics to analyse the purpose of a user's visit by compiling reports on website activity, in order to provide information to site operators and improve the browsing experience. Google
_dc_gtm_UA- Session Used by Google Tag Manager to control the loading of Google Analytics tag scripts. Google
04 — Recipients

Recipients of personal data

Your personal data will be accessed and used within WestCoast s.r.l.s.

In the event of IT support or maintenance, your data may be accessed by the technician, who may be formally designated as a data processor.

05 — Your Rights

Rights of the data subject

You have the right to access your personal data and obtain relevant information about the processing (origin, purposes, logic, identification details of the controller, parties who may access it).

You also have the right to:

  • Rectify your personal data, update it or request its erasure
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Object to the processing of your personal data
  • Request portability of your data to another controller

The exercise of these rights is governed by Articles 15–21 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679. To exercise them, simply write to: amministrazione.wcoast@gmail.com.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali) if you believe that the processing of your data violates Regulation (EU) 2016/679, pursuant to and in accordance with Article 77 of that Regulation.