Who we are
The Italian is a website owned and operated by Silvia Colloca, based in Sydney, Australia. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our site, sign up to our newsletter, become a member, or interact with our content.
If you have any questions about this policy, please reach out to us at [contact email].
Information we collect
We only collect information that helps us give you a better experience with our recipes, content, and community. This may include:
Contact details — your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, sign up for an account, or purchase a membership.
Payment information — if you become a paying member, our payment processor (Stripe) securely handles your card details. We don't store your full card information on our servers.
Account activity — recipes you've saved, comments you've posted on the community wall, and events you've RSVP'd to.
Website usage data — anonymous information about how you use the site, collected through analytics tools like Google Analytics. This helps us understand which recipes are most loved and how to improve the experience.
Cookies — small text files stored in your browser that help the site work properly and remember your preferences.
How we use your information
We use your information to:
Send you our newsletter, new recipes, and updates about upcoming events (only if you've opted in)
Manage your membership and account
Process payments securely
Respond to your enquiries
Improve the site based on how it's actually being used
Comply with legal obligations
We will never sell your personal information to third parties. Full stop.
Who we share your information with
We share your information only with trusted third-party services that help us run the site:
Email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp) — to send our newsletter
Payment processors (e.g. Stripe) — to handle membership subscriptions
Website hosting and analytics providers (e.g. Framer, Google Analytics) — to keep the site running and understand how it's being used
Legal authorities — if we're required to do so by Australian law
All of these providers have their own privacy policies and are contractually required to protect your information.
Cookies
We use cookies to make the site work properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors interact with our content. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not work correctly without them.
Your rights
Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct any information that is inaccurate or out of date
Delete your account and associated personal information
Opt out of our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you feel your privacy has been breached
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [contact email] and we'll respond within a reasonable timeframe.
How we protect your information
We take reasonable steps to keep your information secure — including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure hosting, and limiting internal access to personal data. No system is perfectly secure, but we treat your information with the care we'd want for our own.
Children's privacy
The Italian is not intended for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we'll delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated via our newsletter or a notice on the site.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please get in touch:
Who we are
The Italian is a website owned and operated by Silvia Colloca, based in Sydney, Australia. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our site, sign up to our newsletter, become a member, or interact with our content.
If you have any questions about this policy, please reach out to us at [contact email].
Information we collect
We only collect information that helps us give you a better experience with our recipes, content, and community. This may include:
Contact details — your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, sign up for an account, or purchase a membership.
Payment information — if you become a paying member, our payment processor (Stripe) securely handles your card details. We don't store your full card information on our servers.
Account activity — recipes you've saved, comments you've posted on the community wall, and events you've RSVP'd to.
Website usage data — anonymous information about how you use the site, collected through analytics tools like Google Analytics. This helps us understand which recipes are most loved and how to improve the experience.
Cookies — small text files stored in your browser that help the site work properly and remember your preferences.
How we use your information
We use your information to:
Send you our newsletter, new recipes, and updates about upcoming events (only if you've opted in)
Manage your membership and account
Process payments securely
Respond to your enquiries
Improve the site based on how it's actually being used
Comply with legal obligations
We will never sell your personal information to third parties. Full stop.
Who we share your information with
We share your information only with trusted third-party services that help us run the site:
Email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp) — to send our newsletter
Payment processors (e.g. Stripe) — to handle membership subscriptions
Website hosting and analytics providers (e.g. Framer, Google Analytics) — to keep the site running and understand how it's being used
Legal authorities — if we're required to do so by Australian law
All of these providers have their own privacy policies and are contractually required to protect your information.
Cookies
We use cookies to make the site work properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors interact with our content. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not work correctly without them.
Your rights
Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct any information that is inaccurate or out of date
Delete your account and associated personal information
Opt out of our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you feel your privacy has been breached
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [contact email] and we'll respond within a reasonable timeframe.
How we protect your information
We take reasonable steps to keep your information secure — including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure hosting, and limiting internal access to personal data. No system is perfectly secure, but we treat your information with the care we'd want for our own.
Children's privacy
The Italian is not intended for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we'll delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated via our newsletter or a notice on the site.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please get in touch: