1. Data Controller and Purpose of the Website

This website presents the professional activities of Bob Van de Kerckhove in the making,

restoration and conservation of historical plucked musical instruments.

The Data Controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:

VAN DE KERCKHOVE BOB JENNY KURT
Via Guglielmo Amidani 7
26100 Cremona (CR), Italy
VAT No. IT01445380197
Email: bobvdk@gmail.com
PEC: bobvandekerckhove@pec.it

The website is intended to provide information about professional activities, instruments, projects and services,

and to enable visitors to contact the workshop directly.

The website does not provide online purchasing facilities or contact forms.

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2. Personal Data Collected and Purposes of Processing

2.1. Website navigation

When visitors access this website, certain technical information may be processed automatically by the website hosting platform, Wix.

This information may include IP addresses, browser and device information, access times, requested pages and technical data necessary for the operation and security of the website.

Such processing may be necessary to ensure the proper functioning, security and technical maintenance of the website.

2.2. Direct communications

Visitors may contact the workshop directly using the email address or telephone number provided on the website.

When a visitor initiates communication, personal data voluntarily provided, such as their name, contact details and the content of their enquiry, may be processed exclusively for the purpose of responding to the request and managing any subsequent professional relationship.

The website does not contain contact forms, newsletter subscriptions or online purchasing facilities.

Personal data received through direct communications is not used for unsolicited marketing or profiling.

2.3. Third-party services

The website is hosted on Wix and includes an embedded Google Maps service on the Contact page.

These services may process technical information or use cookies and similar technologies in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

Where required, non-essential technologies will be subject to the visitor's consent through the website's consent management system.

Further information about cookies and consent preferences will be provided in the Cookie Policy.

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3. Legal Basis and Data Retention

3.1. Legal basis for processing

Personal data may be processed on the following legal grounds, in accordance with Article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Legitimate interests: for the technical operation, maintenance and security of the website, where these interests are not overridden by the rights and freedoms of visitors.

• Pre-contractual measures and contractual obligations: when processing is necessary to respond to enquiries concerning professional services, prepare quotations or manage commissioned work.

• Legal obligations: when personal data must be processed or retained to comply with applicable legal, tax or accounting requirements.

• Consent: where required for the use of non-essential cookies or third-party technologies.

3.2. Data retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, taking into account applicable legal obligations.

Information received through direct communications is retained for the time reasonably necessary to respond to enquiries and manage any resulting professional relationship.

Where communications lead to a contractual relationship, relevant documentation may be retained for the periods required by applicable law.

Technical data processed by the website platform is subject to the applicable retention arrangements of the service provider, as described in its documentation.

Consent preferences are managed through the website's consent management system.

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4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Service Providers

The website relies on external service providers for its technical operation and certain specific functions.

4.1. Wix

The website is created and hosted using Wix.

Wix may process personal data and technical information in connection with website hosting, security, maintenance and the provision of its services.

Further information is available in the Wix Privacy Policy.

4.2. Google Maps

The Contact page includes an interactive map provided by Google Maps.

When the map is loaded, Google may process technical information, including IP addresses, and may use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with its own privacy practices.

Where required, the map will be loaded only after the visitor has provided the appropriate consent.

Further information is available in the Google Privacy Policy.

4.3. Usercentrics

The website uses Usercentrics to manage visitors' cookie consent preferences.

This service may process information necessary to record, manage and document consent choices.

Further information is available in the Usercentrics Privacy Policy.

4.4. Other disclosures

Personal data is not sold to third parties or disclosed for independent advertising or profiling purposes by the Data Controller.

Personal data may be disclosed to authorised service providers or competent authorities where necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to comply with applicable legal obligations.

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5. Rights of Data Subjects

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), individuals whose personal data is processed have the right, where applicable, to:

• Access: request confirmation of whether their personal data is being processed and obtain access to that data.

• Rectification: request the correction of inaccurate personal data or the completion of incomplete information.

• Erasure: request the deletion of personal data, subject to applicable legal conditions and obligations.

• Restriction of processing: request that the processing of personal data be restricted in certain circumstances.

• Data portability: receive personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, where the legal requirements are met.

• Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests, in accordance with the GDPR.

• Withdrawal of consent: withdraw previously given consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal.

Requests concerning the exercise of these rights may be sent to:

bobvdk@gmail.com

Requests will be handled in accordance with the applicable provisions and time limits of the GDPR.

Individuals also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority, including the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali).

Further information is available at www.garanteprivacy.it.

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6. Data Security and International Transfers

6.1. Data security

The Data Controller takes appropriate measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration or disclosure, taking into account the nature of the information processed and the associated risks.

The website operates through Wix, which is responsible for implementing security measures within the services and infrastructure it provides.

Personal data received through direct communications is handled with appropriate care and used only for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Although reasonable precautions are taken, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

6.2. International data transfers

The operation of the website involves external service providers, including Wix, Google and Usercentrics, whose services may involve the processing or transfer of personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where such transfers take place, they must comply with the applicable requirements of the GDPR, including the use of an adequacy decision or appropriate safeguards, where required.

Information concerning the relevant data processing arrangements and international transfer mechanisms is available in the privacy documentation of the respective service providers.

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7. Changes to This Privacy Policy and Contact Information

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in the operation of the website, the services used or applicable data protection legislation.

Any updated version will be published on this page, together with the date of its latest revision.

For questions concerning this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:

Bob Van de Kerckhove
Email: bobvdk@gmail.com
PEC: bobvandekerckhove@pec.it

Last updated: 03/11/2026