Cookie & Privacy Policy
Last updated: 6 October 2026
Data Controller
Matteo Sironi, Milan, Italy.
Email:
matteo@matteosironi.com
Website:
https://matteosironi.com
Cookie Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites send to your device, where they are stored and sent back to the same websites on your next visit. They help the website work properly, make it more secure, improve your browsing experience, and let us understand how the site is used.
How do we use cookies?
This website uses first-party and third-party cookies. Technical cookies are necessary for the website to function and do not require consent. Non-essential third-party cookies, such as those linked to embedded videos, are set only after you give your consent, which you can change or withdraw at any time.
Types of cookies we use
Technical cookies (necessary)
These are essential for security and the basic features of the site. They do not require consent and do not collect personally identifiable data.
| Cookie | Provider | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | 30 minutes | Used for bot management and protection. |
| _cfuvid | Cloudflare (also via Calendly) | Session | Distinguishes individual users behind a shared IP address, for security and bot protection. |
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent preferences. |
Third-party cookies (with consent)
These are set only if you consent, for example when you play an embedded video.
| Cookie | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| vuid | Vimeo | about 13 months | Unique identifier that collects viewing statistics for embedded Vimeo videos. |
Booking service
The website may embed the Calendly booking service. When you use it, Calendly processes the data you enter as an independent controller, according to its own policy: calendly.com/privacy .
Managing your preferences
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the “Manage cookie preferences” button on the site. You can also block or delete cookies from your browser settings:
If you disable technical cookies, some features of the site may not be available.
Privacy Policy
Information provided under Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
Data processed and purposes
- Browsing data (IP address, browser, access times): necessary for the operation and security of the site. Legal basis: legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR).
- Data you provide voluntarily (email, messages, booking details): used to reply to your requests and manage appointments. Legal basis: steps taken at your request prior to entering into a contract, or performance of a contract (Art. 6.1.b).
- Non-technical cookies : only with your consent (Art. 6.1.a), which you can withdraw at any time.
Recipients of data
Your data is neither sold nor disclosed to the public. It may be processed by providers acting as processors or independent controllers: website hosting and infrastructure, Cloudflare, Calendly, Vimeo, CookieYes. Data may be disclosed to competent authorities where required by law.
Transfers outside the EU
Some providers are based in the United States. Transfers take place on the basis of adequacy decisions (EU-US Data Privacy Framework) or the European Commission’s standard contractual clauses.
Retention
Data you provide voluntarily is kept for as long as necessary to handle your request and, where applicable, to meet legal obligations. Cookies last for the period shown in the tables above.
Your rights
You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, data portability and withdrawal of consent by writing to matteo@matteosironi.com . You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian data protection authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali, garanteprivacy.it ) or with the authority of your country of residence.
Security
We adopt appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent loss, misuse or alteration of your data. However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Third-party links
The site may contain links to external websites, for which we are not responsible. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Changes
This policy may be updated. The version in force is always the one published on this page, with the last-updated date shown at the top.