Privacy policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy

For users browsing the websites of OpenEconomics Srl pursuant to Article 13of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – Version 03 –
Last updated: April 24, 2026

General Information

OpenEconomics is committed to protecting your privacy and processing your data in a clear and transparent manner. We invite you to read this notice, drafted in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations (EU Regulation 2016/679 – GDPR), to understand how your personal data is processed when browsing this OpenEconomics website.

This document provides information on the nature of the personal data collected by OpenEconomics, the purposes of processing, as well as the rights of users in relation to the processed data and the contacts available for further information or requests.

OpenEconomics may provide specific privacy notices, which we invite you to review, in relation to particular services or within data collection forms (for example, when submitting job applications published on the OpenEconomics website or third-party platforms).

Who collects your data and what does this notice cover?

OpenEconomics Srl – with registered office at Via Vitorchiano, 123 - 00189 Rome (RM), VAT no. 12504821005, email: mail@openeconomics.eu (hereinafter “OpenEconomics”) – will process your personal data as Data Controller.

The Data Controller has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO), who can be contacted at: dpo@openeconomics.eu.

References in this notice to the “OpenEconomics Website” or “this Website” refer to the web pages of OpenEconomics.eu available at: http://www.openeconomics.eu, https://www.externalytics.com and any related landing pages.

What types of data does OpenEconomics collect?

OpenEconomics collects personal data from users during website browsing and through the completion of online forms to request information or services, download free content or reports, request demos, register for webinars or similar initiatives, as well as to register, access and use restricted areas, free tools or environments provided by OpenEconomics.

Data may also be voluntarily provided by the user via email communications or phone.

The optional and voluntary sending of messages through forms on the Website, or to the indicated email addresses, entails the acquisition of the sender’s contact details and any additional personal data included in the communication, necessary to manage the request, provide a response, organize demos or enable access to requested services.

During use of the Website, OpenEconomics may collect information relating to user browsing and interaction through technical cookies and, where applicable and subject to consent, additional tracking tools for purposes related to the functioning of the Website, security, measurement and service improvement. For more details, please refer to the Cookie Policy at www.openeconomics.eu.

Depending on the requested service or feature used, collected data may include: first name, last name, email address, phone number, residential address, job position, company/organization, professional title, IP address, browser type, language, access times, as well as information related to registration, access and use of restricted areas, free tools or other services, in addition to any further information voluntarily provided.

OpenEconomics does not collect special categories of personal data (e.g. data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs), nor data relating to activities on third-party websites.Finally, the Website and services are not intended for minors. The collection or storage of minors’ data is not part of OpenEconomics’ policies.

Purposes and Legal Bases of Processing

Personal data provided to OpenEconomics may be used for:

a) enabling navigation of this Website;

b) managing user requests submitted via contact forms, providing requested services, content and materials (including white papers and reports), organizing briefing calls and demos, as well as enabling registration, access and use of free tools, restricted areas or environments;

c) managing newsletter subscription requests;

d) with the data subject’s consent, carrying out direct marketing activities (content, guides, case studies, product updates, service news, invitations to events and seminars);

e) analyzing user satisfaction with services and products provided;

f) complying with legal obligations, requests from authorities or public bodies, and exercising rights (including those of third parties) in judicial, administrative or arbitration contexts;

g) sending follow-up communications related to downloaded content (“lead magnets”), such as updates, related materials and event notifications (excluding direct commercial offers).

The following table summarizes the Purposes, Legal Bases and Data Retention Periods of the Data Subjects.

PURPOSE OF PROCESSING	LEGAL BASIS OF PROCESSING	DATA RETENTION PERIOD
Browsing the website	Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1(f) GDPR)	Session duration or as per Cookie Policy
Requests via forms, downloads, demos	Pre-contractual measures / service execution (Art. 6.1(b))	Up to 12 months from last contact
Registration & use of free tools / Data Room / Newsletter subscription	Service execution (Art. 6.1(b)) / Consent (Art. 6.1(a))	Duration of account + necessary retention / Until withdrawal
Direct marketing activities	Consent of the data subject (Art. 6.1(a) GDPR)	Up to 24 months from the last contact, unless consent is withdrawn or the Data Subject objects earlier.
Analisi del livello di soddisfazione dell’interessato	Legitimate interest of the Controller (Art. 6.1(f) GDPR)	Up to 12 months from last contact, after which the data will be anonymised
Compliance with legal obligations or requests by Authorities	Legal obligation (Art. 6.1(c) GDPR)	10 years or such other period as may be required by law
Follow-up communications relating to downloaded content (updates, similar materials, related events)	Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1(f))	Max 6 months, up to 3 emails

OpenEconomics may store and update contact data in its CRM systems, internally manage requests and assign them to relevant teams. No solely automated decision-making processes are carried out under Article 22 GDPR.

Follow-up communications

When you download free content, you may receive up to 3 informational emails within 6 months, related to updates, complementary materials and relevant events. These will not include direct commercial offers.You may opt out at any time via the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting privacy@openeconomics.eu.

Data Recipients

Your data will not be publicly disclosed. It may be shared with:

service providers supporting website operation (IT, maintenance);
third parties for cookie installation (as per Cookie Policy);
competent authorities (including courts).
soggetti delegati e/o incaricati da OpenEconomics per l’espletamento delle attività o di parte delle attività correlate all’erogazione dei servizi richiesti o alla navigazione del Sito (quali società che forniscono servizi informatici, di gestione e manutenzione del Sito);
Terze parti per l’installazione di cookie come previsto dalla cookie policy di questo sito;
Autorità competenti (inclusi tribunali), per lo svolgimento delle loro funzioni istituzionali nei limiti stabiliti da leggi o regolamenti.
entities appointed and/or authorised by OpenEconomics to carry out activities or parts of activities related to the provision of the requested services or Website navigation (such as companies providing IT, management, and maintenance services for the Website);
third parties in relation to the installation of cookies, as provided for in the cookie policy of this Website;
competent Authorities (including courts), for the performance of their institutional functions within the limits established by laws or regulations.

Data is shared with processors or independent controllers where applicable and processed by authorized personnel under OpenEconomics’ instructions.

No transfer outside the EEA is planned; if necessary, safeguards under Articles 44+ GDPR will apply.

Data Protection

OpenEconomics processes your data with care and implements appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss or misuse, including:

staff training on privacy obligations;
· administrative and technical access controls;
· security tools (firewalls, encryption, antivirus);
· physical security measures (access credentials).
le attività di formazione e aggiornamento del proprio personale assicurando che sia informato in merito agli obblighi in tema di privacy qualora abbia accesso e tratti dati personali;
i controlli amministrativi e tecnici al fine di limitare l’accesso solo ai dati personali che occorre conoscere in relazione alle finalità del trattamento;
le misure tecniche di sicurezza, inclusi firewall, crittografia e software antivirus;
le misure di sicurezza fisica, quali password di sicurezza del personale per l’accesso alle sedi OpenEconomics.
training and regular updates for personnel to ensure awareness of privacy obligations when accessing or handling personal data;
administrative and technical controls to restrict access solely to the personal data necessary for the purposes of processing;
technical security measures, including firewalls, encryption and antivirus software;
physical security measures, including secure passwords for staff access to OpenEconomics premises.

Tools Used

OpenEconomics uses HubSpot (data processor under Art. 28 GDPR) for forms, landing pages and communications. Data hosting is preferably within the EU, though some processing may occur outside the EEA with appropriate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).

Security measures include MFA, SSL certificates and HTTPS.

Analytics

We use Google Tag Manager, which does not collect personal data directly but may trigger other tags. Relevant details are provided in specific sections of this notice.

Social Media Interaction

Links to social profiles (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn) redirect users to external platforms, which operate under their own privacy policies.

Content on external platforms

These services allow you to view content hosted on external platforms directly from the pages of this website and to interact with them. If such a service is installed, it is possible that even if Users do not use the service, it collects traffic data relating to the pages in which it is installed.T

his website uses:

Youtube - Google Ireland Limited Youtube is a service for displaying video content managed by Google that allows this website to integrate such content within its pages. Personal data collected: Cookies and usage data. Place of processing: Ireland - Privacy Policy of the Service.

Data Subject Rights

Users have the right to:

obtain confirmation and access to their data;
request correction or update;
request deletion or restriction;
withdraw consent;
receive data in a structured format and transfer it;
object to processing;
lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority.

Requests can be sent to: privacy@openeconomics.eu or dpo@openeconomics.eu.

ottenere conferma del trattamento dei dati personali da parte di OpenEconomics e richiedere una copia degli stessi;
chiedere l’aggiornamento, l’integrazione, la correzione dei dati personali che ritiene incorretti o incompleti;
chiedere la cancellazione dei dati personali o limitare le modalità di utilizzo degli stessi;
revocare il consenso al trattamento dei dati personali (nella misura in cui il trattamento si basi sul consenso);
ricevere una copia dei propri dati personali forniti a OpenEconomics in un formato strutturato, di uso comune e trasmettere gli stessi a un soggetto terzo (nella misura in cui il trattamento si basi sul consenso o un contratto);
opporsi al trattamento dei dati personali da parte di OpenEconomics;
portabilità dei dati, ossia di ricevere copia dei dati personali trattati in base al consenso dello stesso utente e ottenere la trasmissione dei dati personali ad un altro titolare, se tecnicamente fattibile;
proporre reclamo all’autorità Garante per la protezione dei dati personali o ricorso dinanzi all’autorità giudiziaria.

Changes to this Privacy Notice

This notice may be updated over time due to regulatory changes or service updates. We invite you to review it periodically. Updates apply from the revision date.