Last updated: 14 June 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how the personal data of users visiting www.polpcorner.it is processed.
At present, the website mainly has informational and promotional purposes: it presents the Polp.Corner business, the menu, contact details and customer reviews through an external widget.
1. Data Controller
The Data Controller is:
ML Group S.r.l.s.
VAT No. 06223390870
Website: www.polpcorner.it
Contact address: Via Pardo, 16 – 95151 Catania, Italy
Email: info@polpcorner.it
Phone: +39 351 93 41 205
For any request concerning the processing of personal data, users may contact the email address indicated above.
2. Types of data processed
When browsing the website, the following categories of data may be processed.
Browsing data
The computer systems and software procedures used to operate the website may acquire certain technical data whose transmission is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols.
This category includes, by way of example:
- IP address;
- type of browser and device used;
- operating system;
- pages visited;
- date and time of the visit;
- technical data relating to requests sent to the server.
These data are used to ensure the correct functioning of the website, guarantee its security, prevent abuse or malfunctions, and obtain technical information on the use of the service.
Data voluntarily provided by the user
The website currently does not include contact forms, reserved areas, user registration, newsletters or online purchasing systems.
However, users may contact Polp.Corner by email, phone or through other contact details published on the website. In these cases, the data voluntarily provided by the user may be processed, such as name, email address, phone number and the content of the request.
Such data will be used exclusively to respond to the request received, provide information about the business, manage any communications, or fulfil obligations connected with the request itself.
Data relating to reviews
The website includes a widget for displaying reviews through the external Trustindex service and/or connected platforms, such as Google.
The reviews displayed may include data already made public by the author on the original platform, such as displayed name, profile image, rating, review text and publication date.
Displaying the widget may involve loading technical resources from third-party services and transmitting technical browsing data, such as IP address, user agent and URL of the page visited, according to the methods provided by the respective providers.
For more information, users may consult the privacy policies of the connected third-party services, in particular Trustindex and Google.
3. Purposes and legal bases of processing
Personal data are processed for the following purposes:
Technical operation of the website
Browsing data are processed to allow the correct display of pages, ensure website security, and prevent unauthorized access, spam, cyberattacks or malfunctions.
Legal basis: legitimate interest of the Data Controller in the correct functioning and security of the website.
Responding to user requests
Data voluntarily provided by email, phone or other contact channels are processed in order to respond to user requests.
Legal basis: performance of pre-contractual or contractual measures requested by the data subject and, where applicable, the legitimate interest of the Data Controller in managing communications received.
Displaying reviews
Reviews are displayed to present public experiences and ratings relating to the Polp.Corner business.
Legal basis: legitimate interest of the Data Controller in promoting its business and enhancing publicly available reviews, while respecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subjects.
Legal obligations and protection of rights
Data may also be processed to comply with legal obligations or to establish, exercise or defend a right in judicial or extrajudicial proceedings.
Legal basis: legal obligation and legitimate interest of the Data Controller in protecting its rights.
4. Cookies and similar technologies
The website may use technical cookies or similar tools necessary for the correct functioning of the pages and the security of browsing.
Any non-technical cookies or tools, for example those related to external services, statistics, marketing, social embeds or third-party widgets, will be managed in accordance with applicable legislation and, where necessary, subject to the user’s prior consent through a dedicated consent management system.
Users may also manage or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling technical cookies may affect some website features.
5. Third-party services
The website may contain links or integrations with external services, including:
- Trustindex, for displaying reviews;
- Google, in relation to reviews from Google and connected services;
- Instagram/Meta, through the link to the social profile.
When the user interacts with third-party services or views embedded content, such parties may process personal data according to their own privacy policies and as independent data controllers or technical providers.
The Data Controller invites users to consult the privacy policies of the respective third-party services.
6. Processing methods
Personal data are processed using IT tools and, where necessary, manual tools, adopting appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect them from unauthorized access, loss, alteration, disclosure or improper use.
Processing is carried out lawfully, fairly and transparently, limited to the purposes indicated in this Privacy Policy.
7. Data recipients
Personal data may be processed by:
- persons authorized by the Data Controller;
- providers of technical services, hosting, maintenance and website security;
- providers of email, telephone or communication services;
- third-party services integrated into the website, such as Trustindex, Google or social platforms;
- consultants, professionals or authorities, where necessary for legal obligations or the protection of rights.
Data are not sold to third parties.
8. Transfer of data outside the European Economic Area
Some third-party services used by the website may process data outside the European Economic Area.
In such cases, the transfer will take place in compliance with applicable legislation, on the basis of adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses or other safeguards provided for by the GDPR.
9. Retention period
Browsing data are retained for the time strictly necessary for the technical operation of the website, security and prevention of abuse, according to the settings of the hosting service and the technical systems used.
Data voluntarily sent by the user by email, phone or other contact channels are retained for the time necessary to manage the request and, where necessary, to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights of the Data Controller.
Reviews displayed through the widget remain visible according to the settings of the service used and of the original platform.
10. Rights of the data subject
Within the limits provided by applicable legislation, users may exercise the following rights:
- access to their personal data;
- rectification of inaccurate data;
- erasure of data;
- restriction of processing;
- objection to processing;
- data portability, where applicable;
- withdrawal of consent, where processing is based on consent;
- lodging a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority.
To exercise their rights, users may write to:
The Data Controller will respond to requests within the time limits provided by applicable legislation.
11. Minors
The website is not specifically aimed at minors and does not knowingly collect personal data from minors through forms, registrations or dedicated online services.
12. Automated decision-making
The website does not use automated decision-making processes or direct user profiling systems by the Data Controller.
Any processing carried out by third-party services is governed by their respective privacy policies.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated in the event of changes to the website, the introduction of new services, contact forms, blogs, newsletters, booking systems, statistics, marketing or other third-party tools.
Users are invited to consult this page periodically to check for any updates.