PRIVACY NOTICE AND COOKIE POLICY

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller of personal data is:
UP2gether di Barbara de Siena (hereinafter, “UP2gether”)
📍 Registered Office: Molinetto Country Club, Strada Padana Superiore 1, 20063 Cernusco sul Naviglio (MI), Italy
📜 Tax Code DSN BBR 69D42 C933G – VAT No. 13943840960
📧 Email: info(at)up2gether.com
📞 Telephone: +39 02 56 56 60 03

2. Scope of Application

This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to the activities carried out by UP2gether on the website www.up2gether.com. It concerns visitors and users of the site, with regard to data collected solely through the website itself.

3. Compliance with Data Protection Laws

UP2gether operates in compliance with:

• European Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR)

• Italian legislation D.lgs 196/2003 (Privacy Code), as amended by D.Lgs 101/2018

UP2gether ensures personal data protection by design and implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk.

4. Types of Personal Data Processed

UP2gether collects and processes the following personal data:

• Identification and contact data: name, surname, email, phone number, company name, business role.

• Browsing data: IP address, browser type, access data, system logs.

• Event participation data: registrations, attendance, preferences.

• Promotional purposes data: images and videos taken during events.

• Data included in the “Book for Buyers and Sellers” to facilitate connections among buyers, sellers, and investors.

• System logs and security data: automated information to prevent attacks and improve site security.

UP2gether does not process special categories of data as defined in Articles 9 and 10 of the GDPR.

5. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

UP2gether processes personal data for:

• Event and participation management: contract performance.

• Photographic and video recordings for promotional purposes: explicit consent.

• Registration in the “Book for Buyers and Sellers”: explicit consent.

• Provision of requested products and services: contract performance.

• Tax and accounting obligations: legal compliance.

• Sending newsletters and marketing communications: explicit consent.

• Website protection and fraud prevention: legitimate interest.

6. Place of Processing

Data is processed at the Data Controller’s premises and through online services compliant with data protection regulations.

7. Processing of Images, Videos, and Book for Buyers and Sellers Registration

UP2gether organizes events, conferences, and promotional activities, including the Roadshow The C.I.N. Connected Impact Network, where photos, video recordings, and identification data are collected for documentation, networking, and market development purposes.

7.1 Consent for the Use of Images and Identification Data

By participating in UP2gether events, participants:

• Agree to be photographed and filmed during the event.

• Authorize the free use of images and videos for promotional, communication, and documentation purposes, both online and offline.

• Authorize UP2gether to share images and videos within the “The C.I.N. Connected Impact Network” project and with its partners.

• Accept inclusion in the “Book for Buyers and Sellers” as a networking tool to facilitate professional connections.

7.2 Use of Data in the Book for Buyers and Sellers

Data included in the Book for Buyers and Sellers is used to:

• Create a strategic contact database among buyers, sellers, and investors.

• Facilitate direct connections between participants.

• Send communications about events and business opportunities.

Data will not be transferred to third parties unrelated to the project and can be updated or deleted upon request.

7.3 Exclusion from Recording and Inclusion in the Book

Anyone who does not wish to be photographed, filmed, or included must notify UP2gether prior to the event by sending a request to info(at)up2gether.com.

7.4 Data and Image Retention Period

Images and recordings will be retained for the period necessary to achieve documentation and promotional purposes, unless consent is revoked or historical and documentary needs require longer retention.

8. Cookie Policy

UP2gether uses the following cookies:

• Technical cookies: necessary for site operation.

• Analytical cookies (Google Analytics): to collect anonymous statistics on visits.

• Third-party cookies (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn): for social network integration.

Users can manage cookie preferences directly from their browser settings.

9. Data Transfers Outside the EU

The website may share some data with services located outside the European Union (e.g., Google, Facebook, LinkedIn). These providers adhere to the Data Privacy Framework or adopt EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

10. Data Subject Rights

Users have the right to:

• Access their personal data.

• Request correction, updating, or deletion.

• Object to processing for marketing purposes.

• Withdraw consent at any time.

• File a complaint with the Data Protection Authority (www.garanteprivacy.it).

Requests must be sent to info(at)up2gether.com.

11. Changes to the Privacy and Cookie Policy

UP2gether reserves the right to amend this notice. Changes will be communicated through the website.

📅 Last update: [March 27, 2025]