Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2025
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide through this website.
1. Information We Collect
When you use our contact form, we collect the following personal information:

• Name (provided by you to personalize our communication).

• Email Address (used to respond to your inquiries).

We do not collect sensitive information or additional data without your explicit consent.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information you provide will be used solely for:

• Responding to your contact requests.

• Providing additional information about our products or services, if requested.

We will not share or sell your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We collect and process your personal information based on your explicit consent, which you provide when submitting the form.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties except:

• When required by law or legal process.

• To trusted service providers assisting in the operation of our website, who are bound by confidentiality agreements.

5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
6. Your Rights
Under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we have collected about you.

• Request corrections to your personal data.

• Request deletion of your personal data.

• Opt-out of the processing of your data for targeted advertising or other uses.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [Insert Contact Email].
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Become Italian
Charlottesville, VA
email: stella.becomeitalian@gmail.com