Transparency,
first and foremost.

Data controller

The data controller is Associazione Techgarage, with registered office at Piazza Borromeo 14, 20123 Milan, Italy, tax code 06619060962, VAT number IT11177600969, REA MI-2603318.

For requests concerning the protection of personal data, you can write to info@techgarage.eu or to the certified email address (PEC) techgarage@pec.it. No Data Protection Officer (DPO) has been appointed, as the legal requirements for doing so are not currently met.

Data processed

Browsing data. The systems that serve the website collect technical data linked to the use of Internet protocols, including IP address, date and time of the request, page requested, response status, browser type, operating system and technical information about the device. This data is not collected to identify visitors directly, but could allow identification if combined with other information.

Data provided by email. When you use one of the email links on the website, the message is sent through the email program of your choice. We process your email address, any identification and professional details, the content of the message and any attachments you choose to send. Please do not send special categories of data or data that is not necessary.

Purposes and legal bases

• Providing and protecting the website: technical operation, security, abuse prevention and error diagnosis. Legal basis: the controller's legitimate interest, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
• Responding to requests: handling communications and proposals sent by email. Legal basis: taking steps prior to entering into a contract or at the data subject's request, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR; in other cases, the legitimate interest in managing institutional and professional relationships, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
• Complying with obligations and protecting rights: legal obligations, requests from authorities, establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims. Legal bases: Art. 6(1)(c) and (f) GDPR.

Providing browsing data is necessary to visit the website. Sending an email is optional; without the necessary data we may be unable to reply. We do not carry out profiling and do not take decisions based solely on automated processing.

Retention periods

Technical data and security logs are kept for the period strictly necessary for the operation, security and diagnosis of the service, according to the hosting provider's configuration and retention cycles. In the event of an incident or a request from the authorities, the relevant data may be kept longer, solely for handling that event.

Requests received by email are normally kept for up to 24 months after the conversation ends. If the communication leads to a contractual relationship or must be kept for administrative and legal obligations, the relevant data is kept for the periods required by law, generally up to 10 years. In the event of disputes, retention may continue until they are resolved.

Recipients and transfers

Data may be processed by authorised staff of Associazione Techgarage and by providers acting on its behalf, in particular Hostinger for website hosting and security, and Google Workspace for email. Providers are bound by data processing agreements under Art. 28 GDPR, where applicable.

Data is neither disclosed to the public nor sold. It may be shared with public authorities or advisers where necessary to comply with legal obligations or to protect a right. If a provider or one of its sub-processors processes data outside the European Economic Area, the transfer takes place in compliance with Chapter V GDPR, on the basis of an adequacy decision or appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses.

The links to LinkedIn and BIGBO are plain links: the destination website only receives data when you choose to open it, and its own privacy notice applies.

Cookies and local storage

This website does not use cookies, profiling tools or audience measurement systems. No cookies requiring consent are therefore set, and no banner is shown. The website's fonts and libraries are hosted locally.

The website only uses the following first-party technical storage items:

tg-garage-audio

Remembers whether you turned sound on or off. It is saved in localStorage and remains until you change your choice or clear the website's data from your browser.

tg-reset-scroll

Allows a new page to open at the correct position. It is saved in sessionStorage and is removed after use or when the session ends.

tg-audio-handoff

Makes the sound transition between two pages smoother. It is saved in sessionStorage and is removed after use or when the session ends.

These items are strictly necessary to provide features requested by the user and are not used to recognise users, track their browsing or build profiles. You can delete them at any time from your browser settings; if you disable them, some preferences may not be remembered.

Your rights

In the cases provided for by Articles 15-22 GDPR, you can request access to your personal data, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing and portability, and you can object to processing based on legitimate interest. You can also ask for information about the safeguards applied to any international transfers.

To exercise your rights, write to info@techgarage.eu. We will reply within the time limits set by the GDPR and may ask for the information needed to verify the requester's identity. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali (Italian Data Protection Authority) or to bring the matter before the courts.

Updates to this notice

This notice is effective from 19 July 2026. It may be updated when the website, providers or applicable law change. The version published on this page is the one in force; in the event of significant changes, the date shown at the top will also be updated. This English text is a courtesy translation: in case of discrepancy, the Italian version prevails.

Any future introduction of analytics, forms, embedded content or non-technical tools will require a new privacy assessment and, where required, a system for collecting consent before they are activated.