Last updated: [27/12/2025]
This Privacy Policy describes how VEMA ITALIA INT’L Group (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data of users (“you”, “data subject”) who visit or use the website https://www.verma-certs.org (the “Website”).
VEMA ITALIA INT’L Group operates as an independent data and records registrar and provides Motivational Certification & Registration Services to professionals in the culinary and confectionery related sectors.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing your personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Italian data protection laws.
1. Data Controller
The Data Controller is:
VEMA ITALIA INT’L Group
Location: Italy
Website: https://www.verma-certs.org
Email: info@verma-certs.org
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a) Data provided directly by the user
Collected through forms on the Website, including but not limited to:
- Contact Form
- Registration Form
- Application Form
Such data may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Professional details
- Country of residence
- Any information voluntarily submitted in message fields
b) Technical and usage data
Automatically collected when you visit the Website:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and interaction data
- Date and time of access
c) Cookies and similar technologies
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies. A cookie consent banner is displayed in compliance with EU regulations, allowing users to manage their preferences.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and requests
- To manage registrations, applications, and certifications
- To maintain professional records and registrations
- To provide access to our services
- To fulfill legal and regulatory obligations
- To improve Website functionality and user experience
- To manage cookie preferences and analytics (where consent is given)
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Personal data is processed on one or more of the following legal bases:
- User consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
- Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)
- Compliance with legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)
- Legitimate interests pursued by the Data Controller (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), provided such interests do not override user rights
5. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements.
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent personal data.
Personal data may be shared only with:
- Authorized internal personnel
- Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, IT services) acting as data processors
- Public authorities where required by law
All third parties are bound by confidentiality and GDPR-compliant data protection obligations.
7. Data Transfers Outside the EU
If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such transfers will occur only in compliance with GDPR, using appropriate safeguards such as:
- Adequacy decisions
- Standard Contractual Clauses
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
9. User Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing)
- Lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali)
Requests may be sent to: info@verma-certs.org
10. Cookies
The Website uses cookies in accordance with EU regulations.
Users can manage or withdraw consent through the cookie banner or browser settings.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:
VEMA ITALIA INT’L Group
Email: info@verma-certs.org
Website: https://www.verma-certs.org