Section 01
Data Controller
UESE ITALIA S.p.A. (hereinafter “UESE” or the “Controller”), established in Italy, acts as the Data
Controller for all personal data processing activities described herein. In practical terms, this means
that UESE determines the purposes and essential means of processing personal data in relation to the
services offered through its corporate, advisory, digital, cybersecurity, and infrastructure activities.
As Data Controller, UESE is responsible for ensuring that all processing operations are carried out in
accordance with the applicable data protection framework, including transparency, proportionality, data
minimization, security, and accountability principles. Users, clients, and stakeholders may contact the
Controller for requests concerning privacy matters, compliance clarifications, or the exercise of statutory
rights.
Section 02
Scope of Application
This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided by UESE, including consultancy, training,
certification, cybersecurity services, and advanced network protection solutions. It also extends to
technology-enabled services and digital infrastructures used to support secure business operations,
including VPN services with rotating IP infrastructure delivered through qualified technology partners.
The scope of this Policy is intentionally broad because UESE operates in an integrated environment where
legal, technical, organizational, and digital services may intersect. The Policy therefore covers personal
data processed in connection with client interactions, service activation, technical support, digital
platform usage, cybersecurity controls, and communication channels that are functionally linked to the
delivery of UESE services.
Section 03
Categories of Personal Data Processed
UESE processes personal data only to the extent necessary for legitimate business, legal, contractual, and
technical purposes. The categories of data processed may vary depending on the specific service requested,
the communication channel used, and the operational framework in which the interaction takes place.
Standard Categories
- Identification and contact data, including name, email address, phone number, and company details
- Contractual, administrative, and service-related information
- Technical and browsing data, such as IP address, device identifiers, and logs
VPN-Related Technical Categories
- Temporarily assigned IP addresses
- Connection timestamps and session metadata
- Encrypted traffic routing information
All processing activities are carried out according to the principles of data minimization and privacy by
design. This means that UESE seeks to avoid unnecessary data collection, restrict the use of identifiable
information where not required, and align technical architectures with confidentiality and proportionality
requirements from the outset.
Section 04
Purposes of Processing
Personal data are processed for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes connected to the provision,
management, protection, and improvement of UESE services. Each processing purpose is linked to a clear
operational rationale and is assessed against the principles of necessity and proportionality.
a) Provision of Services
To deliver consultancy, certification, training, cybersecurity, and VPN services, including secure
network routing, service activation, account management, technical enablement, and anonymization-related
functionalities consistent with the service architecture.
b) Network Security and Integrity
To ensure infrastructure protection, prevent unauthorized access, detect anomalies, mitigate malicious
activity, strengthen system resilience, and maintain service continuity across digital and networked
environments.
c) Customer Support and Service Management
To handle requests, provide assistance, respond to incidents, support onboarding, manage ongoing service
relationships, and ensure that users receive timely and technically effective support.
d) Marketing Communications
Subject to explicit consent, to send newsletters, commercial communications, and promotional updates
related to UESE services, events, offers, and business initiatives.
Section 05
Legal Basis for Processing
UESE processes personal data only where a valid legal basis exists under applicable data protection law.
The legal basis depends on the nature of the service, the type of interaction, and the operational purpose
for which the data are used.
- Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) for service delivery, onboarding, support, and contract execution
- Compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR) where processing is required by law, regulation, or competent authority
- Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) in ensuring IT security, service reliability, fraud prevention, and infrastructure protection
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) where required, especially in relation to marketing communications or optional processing activities
UESE carefully evaluates the appropriate legal basis for each processing activity and, where legitimate
interest is relied upon, considers whether the interest pursued is balanced against the rights and freedoms
of the data subject.
Section 06
VPN Services and Rotating IP Infrastructure
UESE provides advanced cybersecurity services, including Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions featuring
rotating IP capabilities through a distributed infrastructure of approximately 25 global servers. This
service layer is designed to strengthen secure connectivity, reduce exposure of the originating IP address,
and support a more resilient and privacy-conscious network posture for business users and organizations.
Service Objectives
- Mask the user’s original IP address
- Route encrypted traffic through secure international nodes
- Enhance confidentiality and protection against cyber threats
Technical Safeguards
- Traffic encryption using industry-standard protocols
- Separation between user identity and routing infrastructure
- Limitation of identifiable logs to strictly necessary operational data
UESE does not use VPN services to monitor user activity or content. The service is designed exclusively to
ensure network protection, cybersecurity resilience, and operational continuity. The architectural model is
therefore aimed at security enhancement rather than intrusive observation or behavioral profiling.
Section 07
Data Processing Methods and Security Measures
Data are processed using electronic and organizational tools aligned with recognized international
standards, including ISO 27001 principles. UESE adopts a security-oriented governance approach designed to
protect confidentiality, integrity, availability, traceability, and resilience across all relevant service
layers.
Encryption Controls
Protection of data in transit and, where applicable, at rest through suitable encryption mechanisms.
Access Governance
Authentication controls, permission segregation, and role-based access limitations for authorized personnel.
Monitoring & Response
Monitoring systems, anomaly detection, incident handling processes, and continuity-oriented remediation practices.
Vendor Risk Assessment
Evaluation of third-party providers involved in service delivery to ensure appropriate contractual and technical safeguards.
Technology partners involved in VPN services operate under contractual obligations intended to ensure GDPR
compliance, operational reliability, and adequate technical safeguards consistent with UESE’s control and
risk management framework.
Section 08
Data Retention
Personal data are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which they were
collected, and in accordance with legal, contractual, and operational requirements. Retention periods may
vary depending on the category of information and the business process involved.
Category
Indicative Retention Period
Contact and inquiry data
Up to 12 months
Contractual data
Up to 10 years
Technical logs
Typically up to 6 months
Marketing data
Until consent withdrawal
VPN-related session data are retained only for the duration strictly required for service provision and
security purposes. UESE regularly assesses whether retained data remain necessary and proportionate in light
of the purpose originally justifying their processing.
Section 09
Data Sharing and International Transfers
Personal data may be shared only where necessary and appropriate, for example to enable service delivery,
support compliance requirements, obtain specialist technical functions, or respond to legal obligations.
Sharing takes place under controlled conditions and with due regard to confidentiality and proportionality.
- IT service providers and cloud infrastructure partners
- Cybersecurity and VPN technology providers
- Legal, financial, and regulatory advisors
- Competent authorities where required by law
Where data transfers occur outside the European Economic Area (EEA), UESE ensures appropriate safeguards,
including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and equivalent protection measures. Such transfers are
assessed in light of applicable legal requirements and operational necessity, with a focus on preserving
adequate protection standards for the data involved.
Section 10
Data Subject Rights
Data subjects are entitled to exercise the rights granted under applicable data protection legislation.
These rights are intended to ensure transparency, control, and fair treatment in relation to personal data
processing activities.
Access personal data
Request rectification or erasure
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority
Requests concerning the exercise of rights may be submitted to:
info@uese.eu.
UESE will review and handle such requests in accordance with the applicable legal framework and within the
timelines prescribed by law.
Section 11
Third-Party Services
This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services accessed through external links or operated under
separate legal and technical control. Where users interact with external providers, including VPN technology
partners or other linked services, the processing of personal data may be governed by the policies and terms
adopted by those independent entities.
Users are therefore encouraged to review the respective privacy policies of such providers where applicable.
UESE cannot assume responsibility for third-party privacy practices that fall outside its role as Controller
or beyond the processing operations directly governed by its own service framework.
Section 12
Policy Updates
UESE reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time in order to reflect regulatory changes,
service evolution, operational developments, organizational updates, or improvements in its data protection
governance model.
Users are encouraged to review this Policy periodically so as to remain informed about how UESE handles
personal data and how privacy and security practices may evolve over time. Any updated version will become
effective upon publication, unless otherwise specified by law or by the content of the revision itself.