At Italy in the Know (“Website”), your privacy is important, and we are committed to protecting it. This privacy policy outlines the types of personal information that is received and collected by this website and how it is used. It also contains advertising disclosures.

Who we are

Italy in the Know is a website that provides readers with tools and ideas which enable them to travel with confidence and make trips to Italy amazing, unique, and unforgettable. Our website address is: https://italyintheknow.com. Italy in the Know is based in the United States and information we collect is governed by US law.

Collection of Information

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you provide directly to us. For example, when you leave a comment, subscribe to a newsletter, or submit using a contact form. We also automatically collect certain information about you and the device you use to access Italy in the Know. This includes logging your IP address, type of operating system, browser type, a referring website (if applicable), pages viewed as well as the dates and times you access Italy in the Know.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Social Sharing

Italy in the Know offers social sharing features which let readers share actions taken on Italy in the Know with other platforms. This allows you to share information with friends, family, and the public. Refer to the privacy policy of other media for information on how these entities collect and process data using social sharing features.

How we use your information

We may use the information we collect from you for various purposes including:

  • To operate and maintain the Italy in the Know website;
  • To personalize your experience and allow us to provide content and product offerings for which you may be interested;
  • To respond to your comments and/or inquiries and provide customer service;
  • To send you newsletters, products, and other information you request. Each email will include how to opt-out of future mailings should you choose;
  • To send you administrative communications including confirmation emails, policy updates, technical notices, and security alerts;
  • To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities relating to Italy in the Know, including advertising;
  • To detect, investigate, and prevent unauthorized or illegal activity, including spam and fraudulent transactions;

Cookies

We may log information using small data files called cookies that are stored on your browser. These cookies can make the site more useful to you and easier to visit again. Cookies used may include session cookies that expire when the browser is closed and persistent cookies that stay on the browser until they are deleted.

In your browser settings, you can choose to receive notice when cookie are sent and you can choose to turn off all cookies. If you turn off cookies, some features will be disabled which may alter your site experience, making it less efficient and functional.

Sharing Information

We do not share, rent, or sell your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except when required by law.

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that can not practically be used to identify individuals.

Embedded content

We may include or offer third-party products, services, and content on Italy in the Know. For example, videos, images, articles, and links. Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you visited the other website. These third parties have separate and independent privacy policies that dictate the use of your personal information. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of linked sites.

Data Received from other Sources

We may obtain information from other sources and combine it with data we collect at Italy in the Know. This may include social media websites and publicly available sources.

Advertising

We may use third party advertising to provide content and advertisements when readers visit Italy in the Know. These third party entities may use cookies as noted above.

Italy in the Know participates in the Amazon Associates Marketing Program. As an Amazon Associate, we earn fees from qualifying purchases through affiliate links within our Website.

California Privacy Rights

Under California law, California residents are permitted to request certain details about how their information is shared with third parties in relation to direct marketing purposes. If you are a California resident and would like to make a request, please contact us through the contact form on Italy in the Know.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, you may contact us through the contact form on Italy in the Know.