1. Data Controller
The Data Controller is SearchGo, a project by Francesco Bernabeo, based in Ortona (CH), Italy.
General inquiries: info@searchgo.it
Privacy and GDPR inquiries: privacy@searchgo.it
2. Types of Data Collected
During navigation on www.searchgo.it
data may be collected automatically or voluntarily provided by the user.
2.1 Data provided voluntarily
- Name, surname, nickname
- Email address
- Photos, profile images, and uploaded multimedia content
- Articles, travel stories, comments, and other contributions
- Data entered in forms (registration, contact, newsletter)
2.2 Data collected automatically
- IP address, browser type, device information
- Technical and functional cookies
- Analytics data (Google Analytics 4, anonymized)
- Usage data such as page views, time spent, interactions
- Server logs
2.3 Data collected through third parties
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense (if enabled)
- Embedded platforms (YouTube, Instagram)
- Interactive maps (Leaflet)
2,4 Registration and Login via Third-Party Services (Social Login)
Users can register or log in to SearchGo using external authentication providers such as:
- GitHub
- Other providers supported by the platform
When using Social Login, SearchGo receives from the provider the data strictly necessary to create or authenticate the user account, including:
- first and last name (if available)
- email address
- profile picture
- unique provider ID
- authentication token information
These data are used solely to:
- create or authenticate the user account
- enable secure login
- keep the connection between the user and the chosen provider
SearchGo never posts anything on the user’s social accounts and does not access any content or activity within the user’s social profile.
The legal basis for processing data through Social Login is:
- performance of contractual/pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
- explicit user consent when choosing to log in via social provider (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Users may disconnect their social login at any time by adjusting their account settings or contacting the Data Controller.
3. Purposes of the Processing
Data is processed for:
- website operation and performance
- user account registration and management
- publication and moderation of user-generated content
- sending newsletters with explicit consent
- anonymous statistical analysis
- administration of advertising services
- security and fraud prevention
- responding to support requests
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Processing is based on:
- user consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
- performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b))
- legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c))
- legitimate interest of the Data Controller (Art. 6(1)(f))
5. Processing Methods
Data is processed electronically with adequate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
No unauthorized automated decisions or profiling are performed.
6. Data Retention
Data is stored only for the necessary time:
- user accounts: until deletion is requested
- user-generated content: until modified or removed
- server logs: up to 30 days
- newsletter data: until consent withdrawal
- cookies: as specified in the Cookie Policy
7. Data Communication and Disclosure
Data is not sold.
It may be shared with:
- technological partners (hosting, email services)
- integrated third-party platforms
- public authorities when required by law
All partners are appointed as Data Processors under Art. 28 GDPR.
8. Transfer of Data Outside the EU
Possible transfers occur only with:
- countries with an adequacy decision (Art. 45 GDPR), or
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)
9. User Rights
According to Articles 15–22 GDPR, users have the right to:
- access their data
- rectify inaccuracies
- request erasure
- restrict or object to processing
- withdraw consent
- request data portability
Requests may be sent to privacy@searchgo.it
10. Newsletter
By subscribing to the newsletter, the user’s email is added to a mailing list used to send periodic communications.
Unsubscribing is possible at any time through the link included in each email.
11. Cookie Policy
The website uses:
- technical cookies
- analytics cookies (GA4)
- third-party cookies (AdSense, YouTube)
Details are available in the Cookie Policy.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
SearchGo may update this document at any time.
Updates will be published on this page or communicated via email or banners where appropriate.
13. Contact Information
For privacy inquiries or GDPR requests:
privacy@searchgo.it
14. User-Generated Content
Registered users may publish:
- travel stories
- articles
- photos, videos
- comments
- location-based information (e.g., places visited)
Users are fully responsible for personal data included in their content, including third-party data.
Legal basis: explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Published content may appear:
- on public pages
- on interactive maps
- in newsletters
- on SearchGo social channels
- in search engine results
Users may request modification or removal (Arts. 16 and 17 GDPR).
15. Disclaimer on User Content
User-generated content reflects only the opinion of the author and not of SearchGo.
SearchGo does not guarantee the accuracy, legality, or completeness of such content.
Users must not upload:
- sensitive data (Art. 9 GDPR)
- data of minors without consent
- third-party personal data without permission
- illegal, violent, defamatory, or harmful content
SearchGo may remove inappropriate or unlawful content without notice.
Reports and removal requests: privacy@searchgo.it
16. Conditions of Use for User Content
Users agree not to publish content that:
- infringes copyright
- promotes discrimination, violence, or illegal activities
- contains false or misleading information
- includes unauthorized advertising
SearchGo is not responsible for damages arising from content posted by users.
External links included in content remain under the full responsibility of the user.