Privacy notice under Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
Privacy and cookies
Last updated: 31 October 2026
Data controller
The controller of personal data collected through mcpapaianni.com is Maria Cristina Papaianni. For any privacy request you can write to the controller.
What data we process
Browsing data
Like any website, the servers hosting this site automatically receive some technical data needed to deliver the pages: IP address, date and time of the request, requested page, browser and operating system. This data is used only to keep the site working and secure; it is not used to identify visitors and is not combined with other information.
Data you choose to send
If you use the contact buttons, your email program sends a message: your address and what you write will be used only to reply to your request.
The site has no sign-up forms, does not sell products directly and does not collect payment data.
Purposes and legal bases
- Operation and security of the site: legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
- Replying to contact requests: steps taken at your request and legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(b) and (f) GDPR).
- Remembering your preferred language: consent, which you can withdraw at any time (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and ePrivacy rules).
Cookies and tracking
The site uses first-party cookies only, set directly by mcpapaianni.com:
| Name | Type and purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
mcp-consent | Necessary: stores your cookie choice so the banner is not shown again | 6 months |
mcp-lang | Preferences: remembers the language chosen with the IT/EN buttons. Set only with your consent | 12 months |
No profiling cookies, third-party cookies, analytics or advertising are used, in line with the cookie guidelines of the Italian Data Protection Authority (10 June 2021).
Managing cookies
On your first visit a banner lets you accept all cookies, keep only the necessary ones or choose in detail. Closing the banner with the X keeps only the necessary cookies. Your choice is remembered for 6 months and you can change or withdraw it at any time, as easily as you gave it:
You can also delete or block cookies in your browser settings: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge. If you block cookies, the site keeps working; your language choice simply will not be remembered.
The language of the home page is suggested from the time zone set on your device, computed inside your browser: no data is sent to external geolocation services. Fonts are hosted on this site and are not loaded from third-party servers.
Recipients and transfers
The site is hosted by Render Services, Inc. (United States), which processes browsing data as the hosting provider. Email is handled through Microsoft Outlook. Any transfer of data outside the European Economic Area relies on the safeguards of Articles 44 et seq. GDPR, such as the EU–US Data Privacy Framework adequacy decision or the European Commission's standard contractual clauses.
Data is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing.
Links to other websites
The buy buttons lead to independent online bookstores (for example Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Indigo) and to scientific databases. These sites have their own privacy and cookie policies, for which they are solely responsible. The links are not affiliate links.
Retention
Browsing data is kept by the hosting provider only as long as needed for the security of the service. Emails are kept as long as needed to handle the request.
Your rights
You may at any time request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, or object to processing (Articles 15–22 GDPR) by writing to the controller. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) or the supervisory authority of your country.
Content and copyright
Texts, images, covers and photographs on this site belong to Maria Cristina Papaianni or their respective owners and may not be reproduced without permission. The books are intended for informational and educational purposes and do not replace the advice of physicians or qualified health professionals.