Privacy & Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 03/04/2023
Last Updated: 02/03/2025]

JWS Media Srl (“JWS Media”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users, clients, and partners in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679) (“GDPR”).

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you visit our corporate website (www.jwsmedia.it) and any of the editorial websites we manage and operate on behalf of our publishing partners (collectively, the “Sites”).

1. Data Controller

The data controller is:
JWS Media Srl
Via Cavour 310, 00184 Rome, Italy
VAT: IT12221781003
Email: info@jwsmedia.it

For inquiries related to data protection, you may contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at: privacy@jwsmedia.it

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data, either directly from you or via automated technologies:

a) When you use our websites:

IP address and browser user agent
Device type and operating system
Referrer URL
Browsing activity and page interactions

b) When you fill out a contact or information form:

Full name
Email address
Company name
Phone number (optional)
Any information you provide voluntarily

c) When using our publishing services or advertising platforms:

Publisher account data
Ad performance data
Cookies and identifiers (see below)

3. Purpose of Processing and Legal Basis

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

Purpose	Legal Basis
Responding to contact requests	Consent
Providing our services to publishers	Contract performance
Analytics and website improvement	Legitimate interest
Personalized advertising and targeting	Consent (via CMP)
Legal and regulatory obligations	Legal obligation

4. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies across our websites. These include:

Types of Cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies – for core functionality
Performance Cookies – to analyze traffic and usage
Functional Cookies – for language, preferences, etc.
Advertising & Targeting Cookies – from our partners (e.g., Google, MGID, Outbrain)

We operate a Consent Management Platform (CMP) in compliance with IAB TCF 2.2 to allow users to manage their cookie preferences.

You can manage your preferences at any time by clicking the “Privacy Settings” or “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of each site.

5. How We Share Your Data

We may share your personal data with:

Trusted technology and infrastructure providers (hosting, analytics, CRM)
Ad tech partners and demand platforms for monetization (via oRTB or direct integration)
Legal or regulatory authorities, if required
Our subsidiaries and affiliates for internal business purposes

All third parties are bound by contractual obligations to comply with data protection laws.

6. International Transfers

Some of our providers and ad partners may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and in line with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements.

Contact form data: up to 24 months
Analytics data: up to 26 months (anonymized)
Ad campaign and performance data: as contractually agreed

8. Your Rights

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request rectification or erasure
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
File a complaint with the Data Protection Authority (Garante Privacy, Italy)

To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@jwsmedia.it

9. Children’s Privacy

Our websites and services are not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or process data from minors without parental consent.

10. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data, including:

HTTPS and SSL encryption
Access controls and authentication
Anonymization and pseudonymization where possible
Secure server infrastructure and regular audits

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy & Cookie Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page and communicated via email if required.

12. Editorial Sites Covered by This Policy

This privacy policy also applies to all editorial properties operated or managed by JWS Media Srl, including but not limited to:

velvetmag.it
velvetgossip.it
biopianeta.it

For each domain, a banner and consent management interface will be provided in accordance with applicable law.