Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Vespedia (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you access or interact with our website. By using this website, you agree to the terms described in this policy.
1. Who We Are
Vespedia is an independent, fan-made encyclopedia dedicated to Vespa scooters. We are not affiliated with Piaggio & C. S.p.A. or any official Vespa entity. For any privacy-related questions, you may contact us at: contact@vespedia.com.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily submit, such as contact form messages, email addresses, feedback, and any scooter data or images you upload to the website.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit Vespedia, certain data is collected automatically through cookies, browser technology, and analytics tools. This includes your anonymised IP address, browser version, device information, pages visited, referring URLs, and general usage behaviour. Cookies are also used for essential site functions such as session management.
2.3 Images and Metadata
If you upload images, they may contain embedded metadata (such as EXIF information). We attempt to strip sensitive metadata where possible, but cannot guarantee complete removal.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used to operate and improve the website, display submitted content, ensure security, respond to inquiries, and generate aggregated statistics. We do not sell your data or use it for targeted advertising without your consent.
4. Legal Basis (GDPR)
We process your data under the following GDPR bases: legitimate interests (site functionality and security), consent (cookies and forms), contractual necessity (if user accounts are introduced), and legal obligations (when required by law).
5. Sharing Your Information
Limited data may be shared with essential service providers such as our hosting provider, analytics systems, and content delivery networks. These providers are selected with GDPR compliance in mind. We do not share your personal data for marketing purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary. Contact submissions may be stored up to 12 months, analytics data between 12–26 months, and uploaded scooter data or images indefinitely unless removal is requested. Server logs are typically retained for 30–90 days.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or portability of your personal data. You may also withdraw consent at any time. To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@vespedia.com.
8. Third-Party Links
Vespedia may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
9. Children’s Privacy
Vespedia is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
10. International Data Transfers
Some service providers may process data outside the UK or EU. We ensure that any international transfers comply with GDPR through Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards.
11. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.
12. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
13. Contact Us
For any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact: contact@vespedia.com.