Privacy Policy and Disclaimer
1. Privacy Policy
1.1 Purpose of the Privacy Policy
This privacy policy aims to inform users about how this website, developed on WordPress with the Divi theme, collects, uses, stores, and protects their personal data, in compliance with applicable laws, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1.2 Type of Data Collected
This website is not intended to systematically collect personal information. However, a contact form or an “email” link may be provided to allow visitors to communicate with the site owner. When sending a message (via a form or email), the following information may be collected:
• Name and/or first name (if applicable)
• Email address
• Any other information voluntarily provided in the message text
1.3 Purpose of Data Collection
The data collected via the contact form or email is solely intended to facilitate exchanges with visitors interested in the website’s content or seeking additional information. No other use (especially commercial) is made of the data.
1.4 Data Retention Period
Collected data (names, email addresses, messages) is stored only as long as necessary to follow up on requests or exchanges (e.g., to respond to an inquiry, schedule a meeting, or share information about the study presented). Once the exchange is concluded, the data is deleted unless a legal or accounting obligation requires longer retention.
1.5 Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure to Third Parties
No personal information collected is sold, rented, or shared with third parties. The data is processed exclusively by the site owner and is not transferred to partners or external services.
1.6 No Use of Cookies or Trackers
This website does not use cookies or trackers for statistical, advertising, or other tracking purposes. Technical cookies may be generated by the WordPress CMS for strictly functional reasons (e.g., session management), but no external tracking or marketing data collection is implemented.
1.7 User Rights
Under the GDPR and national data protection laws, all users have the right to access, correct, delete, and oppose the processing of their personal data. To exercise these rights, users may contact the website owner via email or the designated contact form. Any request will be processed as soon as possible in compliance with applicable laws.
2. Disclaimer
2.1 Nature of the Published Content
This website is dedicated to sharing information and analyses regarding, among other topics, research on the Dessin de Venise attributed to Leonardo da Vinci and its influence on early 16th-century Italian painters. The information provided results from research, interpretations of specialized literature, and personal contributions. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only.
2.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy
While the website owner strives to ensure the reliability and quality of the information provided, there is no guarantee of the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content. Visitors are encouraged to cross-check the presented data with other sources and to consult art historians, museum curators, or specialized laboratories if necessary, especially in cases involving artwork acquisition or restoration projects.
2.3 Limitation of Liability
The website owner cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damages, whether material or immaterial, resulting from the use or inaccessibility of this site and its content. Each visitor remains free to consult or apply the information at their own discretion and risk.
2.4 Third-Party Content and External Links
The website may contain links to external websites or third-party content (articles, videos, etc.) to complement the provided information. The website owner disclaims any responsibility for the legality, accuracy, or availability of these external resources, which remain the sole responsibility of their respective publishers.
2.5 Copyright and Intellectual Property
The texts, images, and other content published on this website are protected under intellectual property laws. Unless otherwise stated, they may not be reproduced, modified, distributed, or exploited without written permission from the site owner or the rights holders. Photographs and graphic documents are used with permission from their authors or rights holders or come from public domain resources. Users wishing to reuse any content must contact the site owner to obtain the necessary authorization.