This privacy statement was last updated on February 2, 2026 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the European Economic Area and Switzerland.
In this privacy statement, we explain what we do with the data we obtain about you via https://www.journalism.zone. We recommend you carefully read this statement. In our processing we comply with the requirements of privacy legislation. That means, among other things, that:
- we clearly state the purposes for which we process personal data. We do this by means of this privacy statement;
- we aim to limit our collection of personal data to only the personal data required for legitimate purposes;
- we first request your explicit consent to process your personal data in cases requiring your consent;
- we take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data and also require this from parties that process personal data on our behalf;
- we respect your right to access your personal data or have it corrected or deleted, at your request.
If you have any questions, or want to know exactly what data we keep of you, please contact us.
1. Data Controller
Aldo Fontanarosa
Rome, Italy
Website: https://www.journalism.zone
Email: aldofontanarosa@yahoo.it
2. Purpose, data and retention period
We may collect or receive personal information for a number of purposes connected with the operation of the Website and the services provided, which may include the following: (click to expand)2.1 Registering an account
For this purpose we use the following data:
- A first and last name
- Account name or alias
- An email address
- IP address and technical log data related to account access
The basis on which we may process these data is:
Performance of a contract
– the processing is necessary to create and manage the user account and provide the requested services.
Upon the provision of consent
– the User explicitly requests the creation of an account and may withdraw consent at any time.
Legitimate interest
– to ensure the security of the Website, prevent abuse, and protect the service from unauthorized access.
Retention period
We retain account-related personal data for as long as the User maintains an active account.
Upon account deletion or termination, the data will be deleted or anonymized without undue delay,
unless further retention is required by law or necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
Technical and security-related logs are retained for a limited period, proportionate to the purposes for which they are processed.
2.2 Technical operation and security of the Website
For this purpose we use the following data:
- An IP address
- Technical identifiers
- Server and access logs
- Device and browser information
The basis on which we may process these data is:
Legitimate interest.
Retention period
We retain technical and security-related data for the time strictly necessary to ensure the proper functioning, security, and integrity of the Website, to prevent abuse and unauthorized access, and to comply with applicable legal and technical requirements.
3. Sharing with other parties
In addition to the Data Controller, in some cases other parties involved in the operation of this Website may have access to the Data (such as administrative, commercial, marketing, legal staff, and system administrators), as well as external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, hosting providers, IT companies, and communication agencies). These parties may also be appointed, where necessary, as Data Processors by the Data Controller.
The updated list of Data Processors may be requested at any time from the Data Controller.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies. For more information about cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
5. Data Recipients and International Data Transfers
The Data are processed at the Data Controller’s operating offices and in any other locations where the parties involved in the processing are located. The collected personal data are primarily processed within Europe.
However, in relation to certain services, some information may be transferred, transmitted, stored, or otherwise processed in countries outside the European Union. To ensure the security of such transfers, the Data Controller relies exclusively on entities that provide adequate guarantees to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, ensuring that the processing complies with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
For further information, please contact the Data Controller.
6. Security
We are committed to the security of personal data. We take appropriate security measures to limit abuse of and unauthorized access to personal data. This ensures that only the necessary persons have access to your data, that access to the data is protected, and that our security measures are regularly reviewed.
7. Third-party websites
This privacy statement does not apply to third-party websites connected by links on our website. We cannot guarantee that these third parties handle your personal data in a reliable or secure manner. We recommend you read the privacy statements of these websites prior to making use of these websites.
8. User’s Rights
Users may exercise certain rights with regard to the Data processed by the Data Controller.
In particular, Users have the right to:
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Withdraw their consent at any time. Users may withdraw their consent to the processing of their Personal Data previously given;
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Object to the processing of their Data. Users may object to the processing of their Data when it is carried out on a legal basis other than consent. Further details on the right to object are provided in the section below;
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Access their Data. Users have the right to obtain information about the Data processed by the Data Controller, certain aspects of the processing, and to receive a copy of the Data undergoing processing;
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Verify and request rectification. Users may verify the accuracy of their Data and request that it be updated or corrected;
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Obtain restriction of processing. Where certain conditions apply, Users may request the restriction of the processing of their Data. In such cases, the Data Controller will not process the Data for any purpose other than storage;
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Obtain erasure or deletion of their Personal Data. Where certain conditions apply, Users may request the erasure of their Data by the Data Controller;
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Receive their Data and have them transferred to another controller. Users have the right to receive their Data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and, where technically feasible, to have the Data transmitted to another controller without hindrance. This provision applies where the Data are processed by automated means and the processing is based on the User’s consent, on a contract to which the User is a party, or on pre-contractual measures related thereto;
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Lodge a complaint. Users may lodge a complaint with the competent personal data protection supervisory authority or take legal action.
9. Additional Information
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. Users are therefore encouraged to review this Privacy Policy regularly in order to be aware of any changes. Where feasible, we will actively inform Users of such changes.
10. Contact details
Aldo Fontanarosa
Rome, Italy
Website: https://www.journalism.zone
Email: aldofontanarosa@yahoo.it