Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 1, 2026
Last updated: April 17, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Elena Sudnitsyna (the “Data Controller”, “we”, “us” or “our”), operating the website https://slowsteria.com (the “Site”), collects, uses, discloses and protects your personal data.
Slowsteria.com is a personal informational website dedicated to a slow, thoughtful approach to wine, gastronomy, places and ideas. The brand “Slowsteria” is used informally. All services, invoices, tax reporting, legal responsibility, and contractual relationships are provided exclusively under the name of Elena Sudnitsyna, Partita IVA 1234567890, Italy.
We are committed to protecting your privacy in full compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Italian Personal Data Protection Code (Legislative Decree No. 196/2003, as amended), the ePrivacy Directive, and other applicable laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum data necessary:
• Data you voluntarily provide: When you contact us by email at slowsteria.community@gmail.com (or through any contact form if available), we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This may include inquiries about wine consultancy, private offerings, business services, creative collaborations, events, or guidance.
• Purchase and order data: When you make a purchase through our LemonSqueezy store (https://app.lemonsqueezy.com/slowsteria), we receive order information such as your name, email address, billing details (if required), and the products/services purchased. Payment card details, bank information, and full payment processing are handled exclusively by LemonSqueezy and Stripe — we do not collect, store, or have access to your payment card data.
• Technical data automatically collected: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, date and time of access, and pages visited (server logs).
• Cookies and similar technologies: We use only strictly necessary technical cookies required for the proper functioning of the Site and the checkout process. We do not use analytical, tracking, advertising, or profiling cookies on the Site itself. Third-party tools (LemonSqueezy and Stripe) may use their own cookies during checkout in accordance with their policies.
We do not collect special categories of data unless you voluntarily provide them, nor do we sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used for the following purposes:
• Responding to your inquiries and providing information about wine consultancy and related services.
• Processing and fulfilling your purchases and orders (including digital products, guides, consultations, tastings, collaborations, etc.).
• Delivering the services and products you request.
• Improving the website and user experience.
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements, including confirming that users accessing alcohol-related content are of legal age (by using the Site and making purchases you confirm you are of legal drinking age in your jurisdiction).
• Fulfilling tax, accounting, and legal obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Art. 6)
• Performance of a contract or taking steps prior to entering into a contract (when you request services or make a purchase).
• Legitimate interests (operating and securing the Site, responding to communications).
• Legal obligation (complying with applicable laws, including tax and consumer protection rules).
4. Sharing of Personal Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We share data only with the following trusted parties under strict data processing agreements compliant with GDPR:
• LemonSqueezy (https://www.lemonsqueezy.com/privacy) — as our primary payment and order processing partner.
• Stripe (https://stripe.com/privacy) — as the payment gateway used by LemonSqueezy or directly for transactions under the slowsteria account.
These providers act as data processors and only receive the data necessary to complete the transaction. They are bound by contractual obligations and appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses) for any international data transfers outside the EEA.
We may also share data:
• With competent authorities when required by law.
• In the event of a business transfer (with appropriate safeguards).
All services and invoicing are handled personally by Elena Sudnitsyna, Partita IVA 1234567890, Italy.
5. Data Retention
• Correspondence and inquiries: retained only as long as necessary (normally up to 2 years).
• Purchase and order data: retained for the duration required by Italian tax and accounting law (up to 10 years for invoices and financial records) or as needed to fulfill the contract.
After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
• Access, rectify, or erase your personal data.
• Restrict or object to processing.
• Data portability.
• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).
• Lodge a complaint with the Italian supervisory authority: Garante per la protezione dei dati personali (https://www.garanteprivacy.it/).
To exercise these rights, contact us at: slowsteria.community@gmail.com.
7. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. LemonSqueezy and Stripe maintain industry-standard security (PCI DSS).
8. Children’s Privacy and Age Confirmation
The Site is not directed to individuals under the legal drinking age. By using the Site, accessing alcohol-related content, or making purchases, you confirm you are of legal age.
9. Third-Party Services
LemonSqueezy and Stripe checkout pages are governed by their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices beyond the data we share with them under GDPR-compliant agreements.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy. The “Last updated” date will indicate changes. Continued use of the Site or making purchases after changes constitutes your acceptance.
11. Contact Us
Data Controller:
Elena Sudnitsyna
Partita IVA 1234567890
Italy
Email: slowsteria.community@gmail.com
This Policy is governed by the laws of Italy and the European Union.