PRIVACY POLICY (EU)

Official Language: Italian (this English version is provided for international users’ convenience)

This Privacy Policy applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. It explains how SIC–DIVISIONE ELETTRONICA S.R.L. (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you access or use our website https://sic.navy (hereinafter: “Website”).

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and local Italian privacy legislation. Please read this policy carefully.


1. Purpose, Data Types, and Retention

We collect or receive personal data for several purposes related to our industrial and commercial activities, including:

1.1 E-commerce and Order Fulfillment

  • Data collected: First and last name, Company name (if applicable), Billing and Shipping address, Email address, Phone number, IP address.
  • Legal basis: Performance of a contract and Explicit consent.
  • Retention period: 10 years (as required by Italian fiscal law for commercial transactions).

1.2 Contact via Web Forms or Technical Support

  • Data collected: Name, Email, Phone number, and any technical information provided regarding vessel systems or product requirements.
  • Legal basis: Explicit consent and Legitimate interest.
  • Retention period: 36 months after the last interaction.

1.3 Account Registration (Dashboard)

  • Data collected: Login credentials, Account name, and contact details.
  • Legal basis: Explicit consent.
  • Retention period: Until account deletion by the user.

1.4 Newsletter and Marketing

  • Data collected: Name, Email address, and professional interest (e.g., Marine sector).
  • Legal basis: Explicit consent.
  • Retention period: Until consent is withdrawn.


2. Sharing Data with Third Parties

We only share personal data with trusted third-party processors necessary for our operations:

  • Logistics Partners: For shipping tanks and electronic equipment.
  • Payment Processors: Secure gateways for credit card or wire transfer transactions.
  • Technical Partners: Google Services (Analytics, Maps for dealer locator, reCAPTCHA).
  • Legal/Fiscal Advisors: For compliance with Italian tax regulations.


3. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance navigation and analyze traffic. For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.


4. Security Measures

We implement rigorous technical measures to protect your industrial and personal data:

  • Encryption via (START)TLS / SSL certificates.
  • Website hardening and vulnerability detection.
  • Restricted access to sensitive customer data within our Dashboard.
  • HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS).


5. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Know what data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (where legal retention limits allow).
  • Right to Portability: Receive an export of your data in a structured format.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke authorization for marketing or tracking at any time.


6. Contact Details

SIC–DIVISIONE ELETTRONICA S.R.L.
Viale Gran Bretagna 2 – Zona Industriale, 73100 – Lecce (LE), Italy
VAT ID / P.IVA: 02431730759
Website: https://sic.navy
Email: admin@sic.navy
Phone: +39 0832 36 59 79


7. Filing a Complaint

If you believe your data has been handled incorrectly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali (Italian Data Protection Authority).


8. Data Requests

For common data requests, you can use our data request form below to:

  • Access your data
  • Request deletion of irrelevant data
  • Receive an export of your personal data