Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 30, 2025

1Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how COVENANCE.AI S.R.L. ("Covenance", "we", "us") collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit or use https://dpia.covenance.ai (the "Website") and related DPIA services.

We are committed to complying with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable EU data-protection laws.

2Data Controller

COVENANCE.AI S.R.L.

Via di Affogalasino 34, 00148 Rome, Italy

VAT number: IT18129351005

Email: privacy@covenance.ai

Covenance acts as:

  • Data Controller for Website visitors and leads
  • Data Processor when performing DPIA services on behalf of clients (under a Data Processing Agreement)

3Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to:

  • Visitors of dpia.covenance.ai
  • Users requesting information, demos, or DPIA services
  • Clients using our DPIA tools or services

Note: This policy does not apply to third-party websites linked from our Website.

4Personal Data We Collect

4.1 Website usage data

Automatically collected:

IP address
Device and browser type
Operating system
Pages visited, timestamps, referrer URLs

Purpose: security, analytics, website improvement

Legal basis: legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

4.2 Contact and lead data

When you fill in forms or contact us:

Name
Company name
Email address
Role/title
Message content

Purpose: respond to inquiries, sales discussions, service delivery

Legal basis: pre-contractual measures or consent (Art. 6(1)(b)/(a))

4.3 DPIA-related data (client data)

When providing DPIA services, we may process:

Organizational details
Descriptions of processing activities
Risk assessments
Technical and organizational measures
Personal-data categories provided by the client

Important: Covenance does not determine the purposes of this data. We act strictly as a data processor under client instructions.

Legal basis: contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b))

Processor obligations: Art. 28 GDPR

5Cookies and Tracking

We use:

  • Strictly necessary cookies (security, session management)
  • Analytics cookies (if enabled) to understand website usage

Where required by law, cookies are used only after consent. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser or cookie banner (if applicable).

6How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

  • Operate and secure the Website
  • Respond to requests and inquiries
  • Provide DPIA services
  • Improve our services and documentation
  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell personal data.

8Data Sharing and Sub-processors

We may share data with trusted providers acting as processors, including:

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Analytics and monitoring services
  • Security and logging providers

All sub-processors are bound by GDPR-compliant agreements. A list of sub-processors is available upon request.

9International Data Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards, including:

  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions (where applicable)

10Data Retention

We retain personal data:

  • Only for as long as necessary for the stated purposes
  • According to legal, contractual, and regulatory requirements

DPIA-related client data is retained per contract and deleted or returned upon request, unless legally required otherwise.

11Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

Access controls and least-privilege principles
Encryption in transit
Secure cloud infrastructure
Logging and monitoring
Confidentiality obligations for personnel

12Data Subject Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectification of inaccurate data
Erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Restriction of processing
Data portability
Object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be sent to privacy@covenance.ai

We respond within statutory deadlines.

13Complaints

If you believe your rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with:

  • Your local supervisory authority, or
  • The authority in your EU Member State of residence or work

14Automated Decision-Making

We do not perform automated decision-making with legal or similarly significant effects on individuals within the meaning of Art. 22 GDPR.

15Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page with an updated date.

16Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Company

COVENANCE.AI S.R.L.

Via di Affogalasino 34, 00148 Rome, Italy