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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 24th 2026This Privacy Policy explains how Marco Zima Simonella / Rafted ("we," "our," or "Data Controller"), collects, processes, and protects your personal data when you subscribe to our newsletter and email sequences.
We act as the Data Controller for your information.1. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we only process your personal data when we have a valid legal ground. For this newsletter, the legal basis is your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you provide by voluntarily entering your details into our sign-up form and confirming your subscription.2. What Data We Collect & How We Use It
We collect and process the following data strictly to deliver your newsletter and automate your email sequences:Identification Data: Your email address (mandatory) and first name (optional, if provided).
Usage & Technical Data: Your IP address, registration timestamp, and engagement metrics (whether you open an email or click a link). We analyze these metrics purely to improve our content.We do not engage in advanced automated profiling, and we will never sell or share your data with unauthorized third parties.3. Third-Party Services & International Data Transfers
We use Kit (formerly ConvertKit), operated by Kit Inc., as our email marketing platform and Data Processor.
Because Kit is based in the United States, your data will be transferred to and stored on servers outside the European Economic Area (EEA). To ensure your data remains protected, Kit complies with EU-US Data Privacy Framework principles and utilizes Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.4. Data Retention Period
We will retain your personal data only for as long as you choose to remain a subscriber. If you opt out or ask to be deleted, your data is immediately marked as inactive and permanently purged from our active mailing lists within 30 days.5. Your Rights Under the GDPR & How to Cancel Your Data
As an EU resident, you have strict rights regarding your data under Articles 15-22 of the GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, restrict, or entirely erase your information from our systems.
To make managing your privacy as simple as possible, we have streamlined the process:
To unsubscribe automatically: Click the "Unsubscribe" link found at the very bottom of any email we send you.
To permanently delete/cancel all your data: Simply reply directly to any email you receive from us with your request (e.g., write "Delete all my data"). We will process your request manually and erase all records associated with your email address.
Note: For security reasons, we will only accept data erasure requests made by replying directly to our emails from the exact email address registered in our system.6. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that our processing of your personal data infringes on GDPR regulations, you have the legal right to lodge a formal complaint with a supervisory authority.7. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this privacy policy, you can contact the Data Controller directly by replying to our newsletter emails

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