Terms of Use

1. Introduction and acceptance of the Terms of Use

1.1. This website, accessible at www.brunotarsia.com (the “Site”), is managed by the firm (the “Firm”) of architect Bruno Tarsia (the “Architect”). The Site is intended solely for informational purposes and to showcase the Architect’s professional portfolio, including interiors, editorials, creative direction and styling, exhibitions, products and set design projects 1.2. Access to the Site by any user (the “User”) and any use of the content published on it are subject to these General Terms of Use (the “Terms”). By accessing the Site, the User declares that they have read, understood, and accepted the Terms and agrees to comply with them. 1.3. If the User does not wish to accept the Terms, he/she must refrain from using the Site and viewing its content. 1.4. The Firm reserves the right to modify, update, or replace the Terms at any time by publishing the updated version on the Site. Continued use of the Site following such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Purpose of the Site and nature of the content

2.1. The purpose of the Site is to present the Architect’s creative and professional work through images, descriptive texts, and completed and ongoing projects, organized into various project sections. 2.2. The content of the Site does not constitute, in any way, an offer to the public, a contractual proposal, or technical, architectural, or professional advice. Any requests for collaboration or professional engagement must be made by contacting the Firm through the channels indicated in the “Contact” section and will be subject to a separate, written agreement between the parties.

3. Disclaimer of warranties

3.1. The Site and its content are provided “as is” without any warranty, express or implied, regarding their continuity, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, fitness for a specific purpose, or freedom from errors or harmful components (such as viruses, malware, Trojans, etc.). 3.2. In particular, the Firm does not guarantee that the Site will always be available, free from interruptions or malfunctions, or compatible with the devices and software used by the user.

4. Limitation of liability

4.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm shall in no event be liable, on any grounds whatsoever—whether contractual or tortious—for any direct or indirect, consequential, actual, or potential damages, whether pecuniary or non-pecuniary, arising out of or in connection with: (i) the use of or inability to use the Site; (ii) reliance on published content (texts, images, project descriptions, case studies, etc.); (iii) malfunctions, suspensions, interruptions, or errors on the Site.

5. Copyright and Intellectual Property

5.1. The Site, in its entirety, and all content contained therein—including, by way of example, texts, projects, photographs, renderings, videos, graphics, logos, trademarks, layouts, and design elements—are intellectual works protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. 5.2. Unless otherwise indicated, all rights to the published content belong to the Architect or are used by the Firm pursuant to valid authorization. Some images or content may refer to third-party products or trademarks (e.g., companies, magazines, brands with which the Firm collaborates) and remain the property of their respective owners. 5.3. The User is authorized to view the Site and its content — including content posted on the Architect’s professional Instagram profile — exclusively for personal, non-commercial purposes of consultation and information. Unless expressly authorized in writing by the Architect, the User may not:

• download, reproduce, copy, modify, adapt, translate, distribute, transmit, publish, or disseminate to third parties, even in part, the contents of the Site;
• use images of projects, interiors, sets, designs, or works published on the Site for one’s own purposes (whether commercial or not), including the promotion of services, the creation of portfolios, or social media content, unless expressly authorized in writing by the Architect.

5.4. Any use of the images or content of the Site for editorial, promotional, or exhibition purposes, or for any purpose other than simple consultation, must be agreed upon in advance with the Architect and authorized in writing. 5.5. Any unauthorized use of the Site’s content shall constitute a violation of the Architect’s and/or third parties’ intellectual property rights and may be prosecuted in the appropriate civil and criminal courts.

6. Voluntary communications

6.1. Any communications or materials sent voluntarily by the User to the Firm via the contact information provided on the Site will not be considered confidential, unless otherwise agreed in writing. 6.2. The Firm may use such communications solely for the purpose of responding to or managing the contact, unless otherwise specifically agreed with the User and in compliance with applicable data protection laws and the relevant privacy policy. 6.3. The User warrants that the content and information transmitted do not infringe upon the rights of third parties (including copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and privacy rights) and agrees to indemnify the Firm against any liability arising from such infringements.

7. Newsletters and commercial communications

7.1. The Site provides Users with the option to subscribe to the Firm’s newsletter via a dedicated data collection form. Subscription is optional and contingent upon the provision of specific personal data. 7.2. By subscribing to the newsletter, the User authorizes the Firm to periodically send informational communications regarding, among other things: (i) updates on the Firm’s projects and activities; (ii) news about events, exhibitions, publications, and collaborations with brands and magazines; (iii) any promotional communications regarding the Firm’s services, within the limits permitted by applicable law. 7.3. The processing of personal data collected for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter is governed by a specific Privacy Policy available on the Site, which the User is required to read before subscribing. By confirming the subscription, the User declares that they have read the Privacy Policy and have provided any consent that may be required. 7.4. The User may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the dedicated unsubscribe link located at the bottom of each communication or by writing to the Firm’s contact information.

8. Links to third-party sites

8.1. The Site may contain hyperlinks (“links”) to websites, platforms, or online resources of third parties (such as brands, magazines, partner companies, and clients with whom the Firm has collaborated on editorial projects, catalogs, sets, or retail initiatives). 8.2. These links are provided for informational purposes only, to allow the User to learn more about the context of the projects carried out; the presence of links does not imply any control, approval, or endorsement of the related content by the Firm. 8.3. The Firm is not responsible for the content, security, or availability of third-party websites, nor for any terms of use or privacy policies applied by them. Access to such websites is at the User’s sole risk, and the User is required to review and comply with the relevant terms and conditions.

9. Unauthorized access and use of the Site and prohibition on use for Artificial Intelligence / Text and Data Mining

9.1. Users are authorized to view only the pages and content made available through the Site’s navigation menu. 9.2. The following is expressly prohibited: (i) attempting to access parts of the Site, databases, or the Firm’s computer systems not intended for public viewing; (ii) bypassing or circumventing, or attempting to bypass or circumvent, any security or protection measures applied to the Site; (iii) using the Site and its related infrastructure for purposes other than merely browsing and viewing content; (iv) interfering in any way with the proper functioning of the Site (for example, through hacking, mass scraping, sending malicious code, etc.). 9.3. Without prejudice to the foregoing, any use of the Site’s content (including, but not limited to, text, images, project photographs, renderings, layouts, videos, graphics, logos, and any other creative works) is strictly prohibited for the following purposes: (i) to train, develop, test, or improve artificial intelligence models, machine learning systems, or similar automated systems; (ii) conducting text and data mining or other forms of automated, systematic, or mass extraction of data and content, except solely in the cases and within the limits strictly provided for by applicable law and, in any event, with the Firm’s prior written consent; (iii) feeding databases, datasets, or digital archives intended for services that automatically generate text, images, multimedia content, or other creative outputs. 9.4. Therefore, the use of crawlers, bots, scrapers, or other automated tools intended to copy, index, reuse, or process the Site’s content for the purposes set forth in Article 9.3 above is not permitted. 9.5. Any conduct intended to compromise the security, integrity, or availability of the Site, or carried out in violation of the prohibition on using the content for artificial intelligence or text and data mining purposes, will be reported to the competent authorities and may give rise to civil and criminal liability under applicable law, without prejudice to the Firm’s right to seek damages.

10. Governing law and jurisdiction

10.1. These Terms are governed by Italian law. 10.2. The courts of Milan shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute concerning the interpretation, performance, or validity of these Terms or otherwise related to the use of the Site.

11. Contact information

11.1. For any information regarding the Site, these Terms, the Privacy Policy, or the Cookie Policy, the User may contact the Firm using the contact information provided in the “Contact” section of the Site.

Privacy policy

1.1. Data Controller and Contact Information The data controller for personal data is Architect Bruno Tarsia (“Data Controller”), owner of the website www.brunotarsia.com (the “Site”). For any request regarding the processing of personal data or to exercise the rights set forth in Section 1.8, the User may contact the Data Controller at the email address provided in the “Contact” section of the Site. 1.2. Type of Site and nature of data processing The Site serves as a professional portfolio: it does not require user account registration, nor does it offer the option to make online purchases. 1.3. Categories of data processed

1. a) Browsing data (collected automatically). During normal operation, the Site’s IT systems collect certain personal data whose transmission is implicit in the use of Internet protocols (IP address, browser type and version, operating system, date and time of the visit, pages visited, referring and exit pages). As a rule, this data is not collected to be associated with identified data subjects, but it could allow for identification through processing with data held by third parties.
2. b) Data voluntarily provided via email. If the User decides to contact the Data Controller via email, the following information is collected: first and last name, email address, phone number (if provided), and the content of the message. Providing this information is optional but necessary to respond to the request.
3. c) Data provided for newsletter subscription. When subscribing to the newsletter via the designated form, the email address and any other data requested in the form (e.g., first name) are collected; this information is necessary for managing the subscription and sending communications. Subscription is optional and contingent upon the provision of specific personal data, as indicated in the “Newsletter and Commercial Communications” section of the Terms.

1.4. Purposes of Processing and Legal Bases

1. Browsing the Site and Cybersecurity

• Purpose: to enable the use of the Site, ensure its proper functioning, and guarantee the security of the systems.
• Legal basis: legitimate interest of the Data Controller (Art. 6, para. 1, letter f of the GDPR).
• Retention period: for the time strictly necessary to use the Site and, where necessary, to establish liability in the event of cybercrimes.

1. Handling of contact requests (forms or email)

• Purpose: to respond to User requests and provide information on the Data Controller’s activities and services related to the request.
• Legal basis: performance of pre-contractual measures taken at the User’s request (Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR).
• Retention: for the time necessary to process the request and, subsequently, for a period not exceeding 2 (two) years, unless required for legal protection.

1. Newsletter Subscription and Sending of Communications

• Purpose: to manage newsletter subscriptions and periodically send informational communications regarding, among other things, updates on the Firm’s projects and activities, events, exhibitions, publications, collaborations with brands and magazines, as well as any promotional communications regarding the Firm’s services within the limits permitted by applicable law.
• Legal basis: the User’s consent (Art. 6, para. 1, letter a of the GDPR), expressed through subscription and confirmation of any consent that may be requested.
• Retention: for the entire duration of the newsletter subscription and, thereafter, for the time necessary to demonstrate the proper management of consent (within a reasonable time frame), unless further retention is necessary for legal defense. The User may unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link located at the bottom of each communication or by writing to the Firm’s contact information.

1. Anonymous statistical analysis of Site usage (Google Analytics 4)

• Purpose: to collect aggregated statistical information on the use of the Site (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site, traffic sources) to improve its content and functionality.
• Legal basis: User consent (Art. 6, para. 1, letter a of the GDPR), provided via the cookie banner and management panel; where only anonymized data is involved, the Data Controller’s legitimate interest may apply (Art. 6, para. 1, letter f of the GDPR).
• Retention: for the period defined in the service settings and in the Cookie Policy; consent may be revoked at any time.

1. Compliance with legal obligations and dispute resolution

• Purpose: to comply with obligations under national or European laws, as well as orders from competent authorities, and to protect the Data Controller in legal proceedings.
• Legal basis: legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR).
• Retention period: for the duration required by applicable law.

1.5. Disclosure to third parties and recipients of data Personal data is not transferred, sold, or disclosed to third parties, unless:

• it is necessary to comply with legal obligations or requests from competent authorities;
• it is necessary for the provision of technical services strictly related to the operation of the Site or the management of newsletters (e.g., hosting providers, entities that provide platforms for sending and managing newsletters), which act as Data Processors pursuant to Article 28 of the GDPR and process the data exclusively on the instructions of the Data Controller;
• the User has given their consent, where required.

The Site is hosted on infrastructure located within the European Economic Area. 1.6. Transfer of data outside the European economic area The use of Google Analytics 4 involves the transfer of personal data (online identifiers, IP address, browser and browsing information) to Google LLC, headquartered in the United States. This transfer is authorized by European Commission Adequacy Decision No. 2023/1795 of July 10, 2023, which established the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” pursuant to Article 45 of the GDPR. Google LLC has certified its adherence to this framework, committing to comply with its principles. The processing of data for statistical purposes via Google Analytics takes place exclusively with the User’s explicit consent, which can be managed and revoked via the cookie banner and the Cookie Policy. 1.7. Rights of the Data Subject. The User, as a data subject, may exercise the following rights at any time:

• access to their personal data (Art. 15 GDPR);
• rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data (Art. 16 GDPR);
• erasure of data (“right to be forgotten”), where the conditions are met (Art. 17 GDPR);
• restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR);
• objection to processing, particularly where it is based on legitimate interests (Art. 21 GDPR);
• data portability, where technically feasible (Art. 20 GDPR);
• withdrawal of consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal (including consent for newsletters and analytical cookies);
• the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority.

To exercise these rights, the User may contact the Data Controller using the contact information provided in the “Contact” section of the Site. 1.8. Data Security. The Data Controller implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, in accordance with Article 32 of the GDPR, in order to prevent unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration of personal data. 1.9. Changes to this Policy. The Data Controller reserves the right to amend this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the date of the update indicated. Users are therefore encouraged to review this section periodically.

Cookie policy

1.1. What are cookies? Cookies are small text files that the websites you visit send to your device, where they are stored and then retransmitted to those same websites on your next visit. The Site may also use similar technologies (e.g., pixels, tags, online identifiers) for similar purposes. 1.2. Types of cookies used by the Site

1. a) Technical (necessary) cookies. These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the Site and for normal navigation (e.g., session management, storage of cookie preferences). Their use does not require the User’s consent and is based on the Data Controller’s legitimate interest in ensuring the usability of the Site and cybersecurity.
2. b) Third-party analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4). The Site uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect aggregated statistical information on Users’ use of the Site (pages visited, time spent on the site, traffic source, browser type, etc.). The service is configured with anonymized IP addresses (truncation) and aggregate data processing; however, European authorities have clarified that these measures, which qualify as pseudonymization, do not preclude the possibility of re-identification by Google, especially if the data is combined with other information in its possession.

• Purpose: statistical analysis and improvement of the Site.
• Legal basis: User consent, collected via the cookie banner upon first access and manageable at any time; in the case of data that is effectively anonymized, the Data Controller’s legitimate interest may apply.
• Retention period: in accordance with Google Analytics settings and as indicated in the Cookie Policy; the data is processed in an anonymized and aggregated form, and the IP address is not stored in its full form.

The Site does not use its own or third-party profiling or direct marketing cookies. 1.3. Third-party cookies and data transfer to third countries. The use of Google Analytics 4 involves the transmission of personal data (online identifiers, truncated IP address, browser and browsing information) to Google LLC, headquartered in the United States. The Data Controller guarantees that this transfer is authorized by European Commission Adequacy Decision No. 2023/1795, which established the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” pursuant to Article 45 of the GDPR. Google LLC has certified its adherence to this framework and has committed to complying with its principles. For further information on how Google processes data, the User may consult Google’s privacy policy and the documentation related to Google Analytics, accessible via the links provided in the cookie banner or in the dedicated section of the Site. 1.4. Cookie management and withdrawal of consent. Upon first accessing the Site, a banner informs the User about the use of cookies and allows the User to:

• accept all cookies;
• reject non-essential cookies;
• select specific categories of cookies to enable.

The User may change their preferences at any time and withdraw their consent to non-essential cookies (including analytics cookies) via:

• the dedicated cookie banner or management panel accessible via the “Cookie Settings” link (or equivalent) on the Site;
• the settings of the browser being used, which allow you to delete or block cookies.

Disabling non-essential cookies alone does not affect your ability to use the Site; however, blocking technical cookies may limit or prevent certain basic features. 1.5. Updates to the Cookie Policy. This Cookie Policy may be subject to changes and updates (for example, in the event of changes to the cookies used or the third-party services employed). New versions will be published on this page; Users are encouraged to check this page periodically to stay informed about the Site’s use of cookies.