Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 2025
At Di Matteo Violins, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the personal data necessary to communicate effectively with you and provide information about our instruments and services. This may include:
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Name and Email Address: When you contact us through our website or subscribe for updates.
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Optional Information: Any details you voluntarily share with us (such as inquiries, preferences, or comments).
We do not collect sensitive personal information, and we do not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes beyond what is necessary for basic website functionality.
2. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we process your personal data only when there is a legal basis to do so. Specifically:
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Consent: When you voluntarily provide your details to receive updates or make inquiries.
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Legitimate Interest: To respond to your questions and maintain professional communication regarding our products and services.
We will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing or any other purpose.
3. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. You can request that we delete your information at any time (see Section 6).
4. Data Security
We take all reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your information is stored securely and is accessible only by authorized personnel.
5. Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not share your personal data with third parties.
If it becomes necessary to store or process your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that adequate data protection measures are in place in compliance with GDPR requirements.
6. Your Rights Under the GDPR
As an EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
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Right to Rectification: Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data.
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Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how your data is used.
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Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a commonly used format.
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Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
info@dimatteoviolins.com
We will respond to all valid requests within 30 days in accordance with GDPR guidelines.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or website functionality. The most recent version will always be available on this page.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at:
Di Matteo Violins
Email: info@dimatteoviolins.com
Website: www.dimatteoviolins.com
If you are an EU resident and believe your data has been handled improperly, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

