Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Terms of Sale – NovelloMac

(GDPR – Italian Law – EU Regulations – Chamber of Commerce Requirements – Woodworking Machinery Sector)
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1. Data Controller

The Data Controller is NovelloMac, registered with the Italian Chamber of Commerce according to its corporate purpose: the sale of new and used industrial machinery.
All contact details are provided in the “Contact Information” section below.

2. Types of Data Collected

2.1 Data provided voluntarily by the user

• Name, surname

• Email, phone number

• Company details

• Any text or documents sent via contact form, email, or WhatsApp

2.2 Technical data and cookies

• IP address

• Browser information

• Anonymized analytics data

• Technical cookies

• Profiling cookies (only with explicit consent)

2.3 Data related to commercial negotiations

• Machinery preferences

• Quotes, orders, contracts

• Documents related to banking credit or leasing procedures

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Data is processed for:

• Responding to inquiries sent through the website, email, or WhatsApp

• Managing pre-contractual and contractual negotiations

• Providing technical and commercial support

• Fulfilling legal, administrative, and fiscal obligations

• Ensuring website security and preventing fraud

• Sending promotional messages only with explicit consent

4. Legal Basis (Art. 6 GDPR)

• Consent (for communications, cookies, and marketing)

• Contractual necessity (pre-contractual and commercial negotiations)

• Legal obligations (administrative, fiscal, safety)

• Legitimate interest (security, fraud prevention, business continuity)

5. Consent for Communication

By contacting NovelloMac via website form, email, or WhatsApp, the user authorizes NovelloMac to respond through the same channel or any communication method explicitly indicated by the user.

6. Machinery Displayed on the Website

The website displays:

• Machinery owned by NovelloMac

• Machines owned by third parties published only after receiving consent from their owners

7. Data Sharing

Personal data is not sold or transferred to third parties.
Data may be shared only with:

• Legal or fiscal authorities

• Shipping companies

• Banks or leasing companies

• Professional consultants

• Service providers operating under confidentiality and GDPR compliance

8. Data Retention and Protection

• Commercial and fiscal data: 10 years (as required by Italian law)

• Technical logs: retained based on operational and security requirements

• Contact form data: kept for the time necessary to handle the request

All data is protected using technical and organizational measures compliant with Art. 32 GDPR.

9. User Rights (Art. 15–22 GDPR)

Users can request at any time:

• Access

• Rectification

• Deletion (right to be forgotten)

• Restriction of processing

• Objection

• Data portability

• Withdrawal of consent

Requests must be submitted to the contact email listed in this policy.

10. Cookie Policy

10.1 Cookie Types

• Technical cookies (necessary)

• Analytics cookies (anonymized or with consent)

• Profiling cookies (only with explicit consent)

10.2 Cookie Banner

A GDPR-compliant cookie banner appears on first access to the site.

10.3 Withdrawing Consent

Users may change cookie preferences at any time via the “Manage Cookies” link on the site.

11. Chamber of Commerce (CCIAA) Requirements

NovelloMac complies with mandatory Italian corporate disclosures:

• Legal company name

• Registered office

• VAT Number and Tax Code

• REA number

• Company Registry registration

• Corporate purpose: sale of new and used industrial machinery

• Name of the legal representative

11.1 Machinery Safety Legislation (EU & Italy)

Applicable laws include:

• EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

• EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230

• Italian Legislative Decree 17/2010

• Relevant UNI/EN safety standards for woodworking machinery

12. Used Machinery Regulations

Used machinery may be sold as:

• Compliant with standards applicable at the time of manufacture

• Non-conforming to current CE standards (historical machines)

12.1 CE Marking

CE marking is not required unless the machine has undergone substantial modification. The CE Certification must be asked from the buyer before the acquisition or also can be required directly to the manufacture house.

12.2 Buyer Responsibilities

The buyer must ensure compliance with:

• Workplace safety rules (Italian Legislative Decree 81/2008)

• Risk assessment obligations

• Proper installation and maintenance

13. New Machinery Regulations

All new machines supplied by NovelloMac must include:

• CE Marking

• EU Declaration of Conformity

• User and maintenance manual in Italian

• Identification plate

NovelloMac verifies documentation and safety elements before delivery.

14. Machinery Traceability

NovelloMac records:

• Serial numbers

• Model and manufacturer data

• Provenance and previous owners (if known)

• Contracts, invoices, and transport documents

• Technical reports or certifications

Documentation is archived for at least 10 years, in line with Italian fiscal law.

15. Woodworking Machinery Sector Requirements

15.1 High-risk machinery

Machines such as circular saws, CNC systems, edgebanders, and moulders require:

• Installation in compliant workplaces

• Proper operator training

• Adequate dust extraction and safety devices

15.2 Pre-1996 Machinery

Sold strictly under the clause:
“AS SEEN AND APPROVED – historical / non-CE machinery.”

16. Terms of Sale

16.1 Private sale and applicable laws

Sales follow:

• Italian commercial law

• EU regulations

• Banking and leasing rules

• Conditions agreed between buyer and NovelloMac

16.2 “As Seen and Approved” Clause

Unless otherwise stated in writing:

• Machinery is sold “as seen and approved”

• No returns, recalls, or refunds after the buyer signs the NovelloMac sales order

16.3 Warranty

Used machines are sold without warranty, unless the official NovelloMac contract explicitly states otherwise.

16.4 International Sales

The buyer is responsible for:

• Customs duties, taxes, transport

• Compliance with destination-country regulations

• Any required export or import documentation (unless otherwise agreed)

17. Limitation of Liability

NovelloMac is not liable for damages caused by:

• Improper use of machinery

• Incorrect installation

• Safety rule violations

• Operator error

• External events (force majeure)

• Transportation with truck/container, transportation or position with crane, stapler or other kind of equipment.

18. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites not owned or controlled by us.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.
Users are encouraged to read the privacy policy of every external website they visit.

19. Information Security

We store data on secure servers protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure through:

• Administrative safeguards

• Technical safeguards

• Physical safeguards

However, no internet or wireless communication is 100% secure.

20. Legal Disclosure

We may disclose personal information if required or permitted by law, for example:

• To comply with subpoenas or legal processes

• To protect our rights and property

• To protect user safety or the safety of others

• To investigate fraud

• To respond to government requests

21. Contact Information

For questions about this Policy or your data rights, contact: 📧 novellomac26@gmail.com