Privacy Policy

GFS Global Flooring System

Last updated: March 25, 2026

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller for personal data processing is:
GFS Global Flooring System
Via Veterani dello Sport, 34
43124 Parma (PR), Italy
Email: info@gieffesse.com
Phone: +39 342 130 1260

2. Types of Data Collected

The Data Controller collects the following categories of personal data:

  • Browsing data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, access times, and referral data, collected automatically by the website’s IT systems.
  • Voluntarily provided data: first name, last name, email address, phone number, and any other information provided through contact forms or quote request forms.
  • Cookies and tracking technologies: data collected through technical, analytical, and, with prior consent, profiling cookies. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

3. Purposes of Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Responding to contact and quote requests.
  • Providing the requested services.
  • Fulfilling legal, accounting, and tax obligations.
  • Anonymous statistical analysis to improve the website and services offered.
  • Sending commercial and promotional communications (only with explicit consent).

4. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is based on the following legal grounds under EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR):

  • Consent (Art. 6.1.a): for sending commercial communications and using non-technical cookies.
  • Contractual performance (Art. 6.1.b): for managing quote requests and providing services.
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6.1.c): to fulfil legal obligations.
  • Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f): for website security and anonymous statistical analysis.

5. Processing Methods and Data Retention

Personal data is processed using electronic and/or paper-based tools, following logic strictly related to the purposes indicated above and in compliance with adequate security measures.

Data is retained for the time strictly necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Contractual data: for the duration of the contractual relationship and for the following 10 years as required by Italian tax law.
  • Contact data: up to 24 months from the last interaction.
  • Browsing data: maximum 14 months.
  • Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Personal data will not be publicly disclosed and may be shared with:

  • Authorized personnel (collaborators, employees).
  • Technical service providers (hosting, website maintenance).
  • Tax and legal consultants, where necessary.
  • Competent authorities, in cases required by law.

Data is not transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless to providers that ensure adequate safeguards pursuant to Articles 46-49 of the GDPR.

7. Data Subject Rights

Under Articles 15-22 of the GDPR, the data subject has the right to:

  • Access: obtain confirmation of the existence of their data and access its content.
  • Rectification: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: request deletion of data (right to be forgotten), within the limits provided by law.
  • Restriction: request restriction of processing.
  • Portability: receive their data in a structured format and transfer it to another controller.
  • Objection: object to processing on legitimate grounds.
  • Withdrawal of consent: withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent given prior to withdrawal.

To exercise your rights, contact the Data Controller at: info@gieffesse.com

The data subject also has the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali) at www.garanteprivacy.it.

8. Cookie Policy

For detailed information on the use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. Privacy Contact

For any questions regarding the processing of personal data:
GFS Global Flooring System
Email: info@gieffesse.com
Phone: +39 342 130 1260

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Data Controller reserves the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated date.