IL PROGRESSO

Independent journalism on global markets, technology, and the forces reshaping the world economy

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Privacy Notice

Last updated: August 2026

1. Who we are

Il Progresso (“we”, “us”) is the data controller responsible for this website, www.ilprogresso.org. You can reach us at privacy@ilprogresso.org.

2. The personal data we process

We operate as a publisher and do not require registration or user accounts. We therefore process very little personal data. In the ordinary course of running this site we may process:

  • Technical data — internet protocol (IP) address, browser type, and device information, processed transiently to deliver pages and to ensure the security of the site.
  • Preference data — a record of your display preference (light or dark theme) and your cookie choices, stored locally on your device.
  • Aggregate usage data — anonymous, cookieless statistics on page views, used only to understand how our content is read.

3. Purposes and lawful basis

We process the data described above on the following lawful bases under Article 6 of the UK/EU General Data Protection Regulation:

  • Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) — delivering and securing the website, and understanding aggregate readership.
  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) — storing non-essential preferences and cookies, which you may withdraw at any time.

4. Cookies

This site uses a minimal set of cookies and similar technologies. Details of each cookie, its purpose, and its duration are set out in our Cookie Policy, and you can control them via our Cookie Management page.

5. Sharing and recipients

We do not sell personal data. We use the following categories of processors, where applicable:

  • Infrastructure and hosting providers that serve this website.
  • Anonymous, cookieless analytics providers.

Where we engage a processor, we require them to protect personal data in accordance with applicable data protection law.

6. International transfers

Our website is hosted in the European Economic Area. Should any processing involve a transfer outside the EEA, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

7. Data retention

Technical server logs are retained only as long as necessary for security and operational purposes. Aggregate analytics are retained for up to 12 months and are not used to identify individuals.

8. Your rights

Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right of access (Article 15)
  • The right to rectification (Article 16)
  • The right to erasure, or “right to be forgotten” (Article 17)
  • The right to restriction of processing (Article 18)
  • The right to data portability (Article 20)
  • The right to object (Article 21)
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time (Article 7(3))

To exercise any of these rights, contact privacy@ilprogresso.org. We will respond within one month.

9. Complaints

If you believe our processing infringes data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

10. Changes to this notice

We may update this notice from time to time. The latest version, with its date of revision, will always be available on this page.