Bella Vita

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22 October 2025

1. Introduction

Bellavita Research (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, research projects, and related services.

By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.


2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

2.1. Personal Information

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Organisation or company details

  • Job title or professional role

  • Any other information you voluntarily provide through forms, surveys, or communications with us

2.2. Technical and Usage Information

When you visit our website or digital platforms, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and browser type

  • Operating system and device information

  • Pages visited, time spent, and referral URLs

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6 below)

2.3. Research Data

If you participate in our studies or surveys, we may collect research-specific data such as responses, opinions, or behavioural data. Whenever possible, this information is anonymised or aggregated to protect your identity.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To conduct and improve our research, analysis, and reporting

  • To communicate with you regarding participation, feedback, or updates

  • To respond to your enquiries and provide support

  • To manage our relationship with clients, participants, and partners

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • To analyse website performance and enhance user experience


4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you have given us permission to use your data (e.g. signing up for research participation or newsletters)

  • Contractual necessity: When processing is required to fulfil our obligations under a contract

  • Legitimate interests: For internal research, analytics, and service improvement, provided your rights are not overridden

  • Legal compliance: When required to meet legal or regulatory obligations


5. How We Share Information

We may share personal data with:

  • Research partners or service providers assisting in our projects (under strict confidentiality agreements)

  • Data processors providing hosting, analytics, or administrative support

  • Legal authorities, if required by law

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.


6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience, analyse traffic, and personalise content. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly if you do so.


7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These include encryption, secure storage, and restricted access based on role and necessity.


8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Research data may be anonymised and stored indefinitely for statistical or historical purposes.


9. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.


10. International Data Transfers

If we transfer data outside your country of residence, we ensure it is protected through appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms.


11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will indicate the latest version. We encourage you to review this page periodically.