PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy describes how Piccolo Riccio collects, uses, and protects your personal data, in full compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable international data protection laws.
1. Who We Are
Piccolo Riccio is a European luxury swimwear brand. Our commitment to privacy is integral to the trust and discretion we offer to our clientele. All personal data is handled with care, transparency, and respect.
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of data when you interact with our website or services:
- Identification Data: Full name, shipping and billing addresses
- Contact Data: Email address, telephone number
- Transaction Data: Purchase history, payment details (processed securely via third parties)
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and cookies
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Contractual necessity: To process and fulfill your orders
- Legitimate interest: To improve our website, customer service, and marketing strategies
- Consent: For newsletters and promotional content (which you may opt-out of at any time)
- Legal obligations: Compliance with accounting, tax, or customs regulations
4. Purpose of Data Collection
Your personal data is collected for the following purposes:
- Processing and shipping your order
- Customer support and communication
- Managing user accounts and preferences
- Sending marketing communications (only with your explicit consent)
- Improving site functionality and user experience
5. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. For marketing communications, your data is retained until you unsubscribe.
6. Data Sharing
Your data may be shared with trusted third parties who perform services on our behalf (e.g., Shopify, DHL, secure payment processors). These partners are contractually bound to protect your data and comply with GDPR requirements.
7. International Transfers
When necessary, your data may be transferred outside the EU. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your information in accordance with European standards.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request the erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on prior consent)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly at: customer_service@piccoloriccio.com
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can modify your browser settings to block or manage cookie usage. For more details, refer to our Cookies Policy.
10. Security
We use industry-standard encryption protocols and maintain strict access controls to protect your personal information. All transactions are processed via secure and compliant payment gateways.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our operations. Material changes will be communicated, and the latest version will always be available on our website.
12. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your data or this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Piccolo Riccio – Data Protection Officer
Email: customer_service@piccoloriccio.com
Effective date: 22 June 2026