Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026
1. Who is responsible for your data
Data controller: Federica Masci
Email: info@federicamasci.com
Website: federicamasci.com
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
2. What data we collect and why
This website collects personal data only when you actively provide it:
- Contact form: name, email address, subject, and message. Used solely to respond to your enquiry. Processed via Netlify Forms and stored on Netlify's servers (US). Netlify is GDPR-compliant.
- Newsletter / podcast notification form: email address only. Used to notify you of new publications, events, or podcast launch. You can unsubscribe at any time by replying to any email.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)
- Contact form: legitimate interest (responding to your request).
- Newsletter: consent (you provided your email voluntarily).
4. How long we keep your data
- Contact form submissions: retained for up to 12 months, then deleted.
- Newsletter emails: retained until you unsubscribe.
5. Your rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the EU/EEA or Switzerland, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time (for newsletter).
- Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, email info@federicamasci.com.
6. Cookies
This website uses no tracking cookies and no analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or similar). The only technologies in use are:
- Google Fonts: loaded from Google's CDN. Google may log your IP address when serving fonts. See Google's privacy policy.
- Netlify: the hosting provider may log standard server access data (IP address, browser, pages visited) for security and performance purposes. See Netlify's privacy policy.
No cookie consent banner is required because no non-essential cookies are set.
7. External links
This website links to external platforms (LinkedIn, ORCID, Scopus, Instagram). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those platforms. Please review their policies directly.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy occasionally. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
For any privacy-related questions: info@federicamasci.com