Privacy Policy (Information on the Processing of Personal Data)
Pursuant to applicable law, within the framework of EU Regulation 2016/679 and Legislative Decree 196/2003 and subsequent amendments (GDPR), as amended by Legislative Decree 101/2018 (Privacy Code), and in relation to the personal data concerning you that will be processed, we inform you as follows.
Under the aforementioned legislation, the processing of your personal data will be carried out in accordance with the principles of fairness, lawfulness, relevance, transparency and the protection of your confidentiality and your rights.
This is a legal notice and mandatory reading that governs the terms of use that must be observed and respected by users of this website. Please read carefully because by accessing it the user confirms they have read and accepted without reservation the following conditions.
1 - Data Controller and Data Protection Officer
Users of the site are informed that the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data on the site is the company Mail & Friends Digital SL (hereinafter “MF”), Via Laietana 47, 08003, Barcelona, Spain. Contactable via email at: [email protected].
2 - Terms of Use of the Website
The user undertakes to make diligent use of the website and of the services accessible through it, not to use the services or the information contained on the site to carry out actions contrary to the law, morality and good customs, public order and, in general, to use the service within the limits set out below. MF may temporarily or permanently, at its discretion, prohibit access to the website, as well as the provision of one or all of the services provided through it at any time without notice. Furthermore, MF reserves the right to deny or withdraw access to the website to any user who violates the conditions set out in this legal notice, all without prior notice. If MF offers, through this website, any special service or any promotion or special offer, the conditions and regulations will be established on the same website and their implementation will prevail over the terms of use and other provisions of this legal notice in the event of inconsistency or incompatibility.
3 - Intellectual Property Rights
MF is the owner or licensee, as the case may be, of the intellectual property rights of all content on this website, including product descriptions, texts, images, photographs, trademarks, logos, buttons, software files, colour combinations, and the structure, selection, organisation and presentation of its content, which are protected by Spanish and international intellectual property laws. In no case does access to this website imply any waiver, transfer or assignment, in whole or in part, of the rights conferred by Spanish and international intellectual property legislation. Reproduction, copying, use, distribution, reuse, operation, creation of secondary copies, mailing, transmission, modification, transfer or any other act carried out with all or part of the information contained on this site is not expressly authorised by MF. The user undertakes to use the content diligently, correctly and lawfully and, in particular, undertakes not to remove, ignore or manipulate the “copyright” and other identifying data of the rights of MF or its owners, including the content as well as technical protection devices or any information mechanism that may be included in the content. The user shall not use the content and, in particular, any information obtained through the website to send advertising, commercial communications, unsolicited messages addressed to a number of persons, regardless of their purpose, nor to sell or disclose such information. The site corresponds to a domain registered by MF and may not be used, unless expressly authorised, in relation to the provision of other services external to MF, especially if such use could cause confusion among customers or discredit MF. In this sense, those wishing to establish a ‘link’ or hyperlink between their web page and this site must obtain the written consent of MF, without this implying any relationship between MF and the owner of the page where the link is established or the approval or acceptance by MF of the contents or services of that page. Any manipulation or alteration of this website without the prior consent of MF is strictly prohibited. Consequently, MF assumes no liability for damages that may result from such alteration or manipulation by third parties.
4 - Limitation of Liability
MF disclaims all liability for any decision taken by the user as a result of the information contained on this website. Likewise, MF disclaims any liability for any information not processed or published in an authorised manner, as well as liability for the misuse of content, and reserves the right to update, remove, limit or prevent access to it, temporarily or permanently. MF disclaims any responsibility for the information and other content within third-party spaces or web pages accessible from this site via links or hyperlinks. Despite all necessary precautions to provide accurate information on our current website, MF cannot guarantee the accuracy and timeliness of the information provided, nor the absence of errors or omissions; the user must therefore be aware that the information to which they have access is provided under the conditions detailed in this legal notice, without any guarantee that such information is exact and up to date. Likewise, MF cannot guarantee the continuity of the website’s activities or that it will be operational and available at all times. MF is not responsible for any direct or indirect damage, including damage to computer systems and the introduction of viruses present on the internet, resulting from the internet navigation necessary for the use of this website.
5 - Obligations of Users
The user is liable for damages that MF may suffer as a result of breach of any of the obligations set forth in this Legal Notice. With respect to browsing, the user agrees to diligently and faithfully follow the recommendations established by MF on the use of the site and published therein.
6 - Processing of Personal Data
During navigation on this website it is possible that the user may have to or may provide some personal information, which MF (the “Data Controller”) will process in accordance with the laws and regulations in force. The terms of personal data processing are specified below:
6.1 The processing is aimed at the activation of the services offered by the portal and the management of requests or registrations for initiatives reserved to registered users; the legal basis for processing is the necessity to carry out the requests of the data subject.
6.2 With your express consent, processing is aimed at collecting data for marketing purposes in order to send commercial communications by traditional means (post and telephone with operator) or automated means (e-mail, unattended telephone, SMS, MMS, fax, social media) relating to the activities of the data controller or of third parties customers, contracting parties or partners of the controller; the legal basis for processing is the consent of the data subject.
6.3 With your express consent it may be carried out for market analysis and statistics: marketing and for analysis and definition of profiles and preferences; the legal basis for processing is the consent of the data subject.
6.4 With your consent it may be carried out for the communication of data to third parties as specified in section 9 below for the performance of marketing activities; the legal basis for processing is the consent of the data subject.
6.5 It may be aimed at identifying authors of any unlawful acts only in case of specific requests and on behalf of the competent authorities; the legal basis for processing is the protection of the controller’s rights in relation to legal obligations.
6.6 This site uses services and interactions with external platforms to offer the best browsing experience. These services and external platforms may collect, for the Data Controller, information that is always anonymous and never identifying, regarding user behaviour. Likewise, such services and external platforms may collect some user data, governed directly by their own privacy settings.
6.7 The data collected for the purposes referred to in article 6.1 will also be processed to promote services to users who have already used them, by sending periodic informational and/or comparison communications by e-mail; the legal basis for processing is the legitimate interest of the Data Controller, aimed at updating interested parties who have already used the services about offers relating to similar services, in compliance with the provisions of article 130, paragraph 4, of the Privacy Code, without prejudice to the right of data subjects to object to the processing at any time.
7 - Duration and Modification of Data
Processing with regard to modification and duration:
7.1 is carried out by means of the operations or sets of operations indicated such as: collection, recording and organisation; processing, including modification, comparison, interconnection; use, including consultation, communication, storage, selection, extraction; blocking of communication, deletion, destruction; security, protection, including accessibility, confidentiality, integrity, safeguarding;
7.2 is carried out using electronic or otherwise automated means, with the entry and collection of data in electronic databases owned by MF through which the operations listed in point 7.1 are carried out;
7.3 is also carried out by integrating and enriching the collected data with other freely and legitimately available data, through the use of non-electronic tools and organised in paper archives;
7.4 is carried out directly by the organisation of the controller, as well as possibly by third parties for the provision of services to customers.
7.5 The data collected for the performance of instrumental activities in relation to the purposes indicated may be transferred abroad in accordance with the rules provided by current legislation, adopting all appropriate precautions to guarantee an adequate level of protection of such data. Data will be processed by persons in charge or authorised persons appointed by the controller to carry out activities instrumental to the purposes described above. In particular, the data may be made available to third-party companies that perform outsourced activities on behalf of MF, to companies that provide commercial information and are authorised to access public offices, registers and bulletins, and to banks for the purposes provided by law. The data provided by the data subject may be used for consultation of legitimately accessible databases, useful for updating, correcting and integrating the information already provided and to verify possession of the requirements for access to specific benefits and advantages. Furthermore, personal data may be disclosed to third parties and Public Administrations in order to comply with contractual obligations and the law. Data will be retained for the time strictly necessary in relation to the purposes pursued, taking into account legal obligations and the limits provided by law regarding data deletion. In particular, the retention period is limited to the period in which the user is active or until they withdraw consent to processing.
8 - Provision of Data
Without prejudice to the data subject’s personal autonomy, the provision of personal data may be:
8.1 compulsory based on law, regulation or community regulation;
8.2 strictly necessary for the activation and execution of the services offered, as well as for the fulfilment of tax and accounting obligations;
8.3 optional for the purpose of carrying out information, marketing and promotion activities towards the data subject. This means that any error in providing data deemed mandatory may result in the controller being unable to ensure the appropriateness of the processing to the contractual terms for which it is carried out, as well as the failure to match the processing results to obligations imposed by law.
8.4 We also specify that in the event of providing data and consent, at any time you may exercise the rights provided in the following section “Rights of Data Subjects” and that any consent given in relation to the receipt of messages by traditional or automated means may be revoked or limited to only one of the communication channels indicated above.
8.5 The possible refusal by the data subject to provide personal data implies, in the cases referred to in point 6.1, the impossibility of using the services offered by the portal. In the cases referred to in points 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, it does not entail any consequence on existing or in-progress legal relationships, but precludes the possibility of carrying out information and promotion activities of any other initiatives towards the data subject.
9 - Management and Disclosure of Data
9.1 In relation to the purposes referred to in point 6.1, data may be communicated to Partner/third-party companies for the activation of the requested services.
9.2 With your express consent, personal data may be communicated to affiliated and/or controlled companies, to MF’s commercial partner companies for marketing purposes;
9.3 with your express consent, personal data may also be communicated to third-party companies, clients, contracting parties or partners of MF so that, acting as independent data controllers, they may carry out commercial communications via the web, post, mailandfriends.com, telephone (SMS, MMS, telemarketing). Such third parties (whose updated list is always available on request from the Data Controller) belong to the following categories of goods and services:
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Communication: communication and technology products and services;
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Finance and banking sector: financial entities, insurance, investment, social security;
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Leisure: editorial, tourism, sport, collecting, photography, hobbies, communication and entertainment, art, music;
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Distribution and commerce: electronics, computing, imaging and sound, fashion, accessories, clothing, textiles, bazaar, cosmetics and hygiene, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, agri-food, supermarkets, beverages, office supplies, furniture;
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Automotive: products and services related to cars, commercial vehicles, cycles and motorcycles, trucks, mechanics and metallurgy;
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Energy and water: products related to electricity, hydrocarbons, gas, water and utilities;
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NGOs and associations: products and services related to non-profit organisations, foundations;
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Education, training, instruction, universities;
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Communication and services: advertising agencies, marketing agencies, event agencies, consulting, advertising, PR, advertising sellers, media centres, telecommunications, market research; mobile marketing agencies;
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Ecology and environment;
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Construction, civil engineering and real estate products/services: construction, decoration, home, design, real estate agencies;
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Trade fairs and events;
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IT, Internet, e-commerce sites.
To know the detailed list of third-party companies to which data is communicated write to [email protected], we will provide you with an updated list of partners and clients to whom data may be transmitted. Any further communication beyond those indicated above and any further dissemination will take place only with your explicit consent.
9.4 Data may therefore be communicated, transferred or licensed with your express consent to individuals and/or legal entities belonging to the categories described above for the same purposes referred to in this information. Such parties will act as “independent controllers” or “processors”. The data provided may be transferred to countries within the European Union and to non-EU countries in order to meet the purposes indicated above. Data will be transferred in accordance with the dictates of EU Regulation 2016/679.
9.5 The following companies are also appointed as data processors for sending commercial proposals via e-mail:
– TheValueFactory SL – Pg. de Sant Joan 6, Pral. 1ª, 08010, Barcelona - VAT ESB66175910
9.6 Among the companies for which MF manages data as controller or co-controller for the sending of commercial proposals via email are the following companies:
– TheValueFactory SL – Pg. de Sant Joan 6, Pral. 1ª, 08010, Barcelona, Spain - ESB66175910
– Ad Media Srl – Via delle Cateratte, 9057122 Livorno, Italy - IT01763400494
– Adapto Srl – Via F. Caracciolo 1, 21100, Varese, Italy - IT03176520124
– Mail & Friends Digital SL – Via Laietana 47, 08003, Barcelona, Spain - ESB67224964
– Offert Italy Srl – Viale Brava 3, 47922, Rimini, Italy - IT04376260404
– Omniad Marketing Management – Rasis Business Center Office 41-400, Barshaa 1 - Dubai, UAE - Reg. 977002
10 - Cookies
Cookies are text files that websites send to the visitor’s computer or other device connected to the internet to uniquely identify the visitor’s browser or to save information or settings in the browser.
Cookies are used to improve our websites and to provide services and features to customers; in particular they may be used to remember information provided by the user, store user preferences regarding the use of the website to enable Mail & Friends Digital SL to improve the performance and design of the site and they could be shared with analytics tool providers; they may also be used to provide promotional information.
It is possible to limit or disable the use of cookies through your browser; however, in this case, some website features may become inaccessible.
Mail & Friends Digital SL uses technical and session cookies, essential for browsing its portals, and does not collect information on the user’s browsing of its site. Their use is limited to the mere transmission of session-identifying data to allow normal exploration of the site and they are automatically deleted when the browser is closed (non-persistent). Such cookies do not require the user’s prior consent to be installed and used.
This page was last updated on 3 October 2025.