Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 6, 2026
Robotica Weekly ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you subscribe to our newsletter and use our website.
1. Who We Are
Robotica Weekly is a robotics and AI investment newsletter based in Italy. Our website operates at robotica-weekly-ap2axx8yh-nadirs-projects-563ec239.vercel.app.
Data Controller:
Robotica Weekly
Email: privacy@roboticaweekly.com
2. What Data We Collect
We collect only the information we need to deliver our newsletter to you:
- Email address — Required to send you newsletters
- Name — Optional, used for personalization
- Subscription tier — Free or Premium, determines content access
- Usage data — Email opens, clicks (via SendGrid analytics)
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data when you:
- Subscribe via our website signup form
- Update your preferences in your account
- Interact with our emails (opens, clicks)
4. Why We Process Your Data (Legal Basis)
Under GDPR, we process your data based on:
- Contractual necessity — To deliver the newsletter you subscribed to
- Legitimate interests — To improve our service and prevent abuse
- Consent — For marketing communications (you can withdraw anytime)
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Send you the Robotica Weekly newsletter
- Manage your subscription (free or premium)
- Improve our content based on engagement
- Respond to your support requests
- Comply with legal obligations
6. Data Sharing and Processors
We do not sell your data. We share data only with trusted service providers who help us deliver our service:
| Service | Purpose | Location |
| SendGrid | Email delivery | USA (EU Standard Contractual Clauses) |
| Supabase | Database hosting | EU |
| Vercel | Website hosting | USA (EU Standard Contractual Clauses) |
7. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary:
- Active subscribers: Data retained while subscribed
- Canceled subscriptions: Data deleted within 30 days of cancellation
- Legal requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law
8. Your GDPR Rights
As an EU resident, you have these rights:
- Right to access — Request a copy of your data
- Right to rectification — Correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing — Limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — Receive data in a portable format
- Right to object — Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent — Unsubscribe anytime
To exercise your rights, email us at privacy@roboticaweekly.com.
9. International Data Transfers
Some of our processors operate outside the EU. When we transfer data to the USA, we use:
- EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
10. Security Measures
We protect your data with:
- Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL)
- Encryption at rest
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security reviews
11. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies for website functionality. See our Cookie Policy for details.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of significant changes via email or website notice.
13. Contact Us
For privacy questions or to exercise your rights:
Email: privacy@roboticaweekly.com
Response time: Within 30 days
14. Complaints
If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you have the right to complain to your local Data Protection Authority (DPA). In Italy, this is the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali.