Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 11, 2026
ECU Tuning AI, operated by Gianluca Cappellini, respects the privacy of visitors and users of www.ecutuningai.com.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected and processed when you visit this website, use its features or contact ECU Tuning AI through the available communication channels.
This Privacy Policy is provided pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and applicable Italian data protection legislation.
1. Data Controller
The Data Controller is:
Gianluca Cappellini
Empoli, Florence, Italy
Email: info@ecutuningai.com
For privacy-related enquiries or requests concerning your personal data, you may contact the Data Controller at the email address above.
2. Personal Data We May Collect
Depending on how you use the website, ECU Tuning AI may process the following categories of personal data:
- name and surname;
- email address;
- telephone number, where voluntarily provided;
- information contained in messages submitted through the contact form;
- vehicle-related information voluntarily provided by the user;
- ECU or TCU-related information voluntarily provided by the user;
- technical information necessary for the operation and security of the website;
- IP address and information relating to the browser or device, where technically necessary;
- information relating to cookie preferences and consent.
Users are requested not to provide unnecessary sensitive personal data through the website or contact forms.
3. Data Provided Voluntarily by the User
Sending a message through the contact form or contacting ECU Tuning AI by email involves the processing of the contact details and any personal information included in the communication.
The information provided is used to understand and respond to the user's request and, where applicable, to evaluate or manage a potential professional relationship.
The Italian Data Protection Authority also recognizes that voluntary communications and contact forms involve the acquisition of the sender's contact details and the personal data contained in the communication.
4. Contact Form
The website provides a contact form through which users may send enquiries to ECU Tuning AI.
The information submitted may include:
- name;
- email address;
- subject;
- message;
- any additional information voluntarily entered by the user.
The information is processed solely for the purposes of managing and responding to the enquiry and, where applicable, providing information concerning ECU Tuning AI's services.
5. Email and Gmail Services
Messages submitted through the website contact form are delivered to info@ecutuningai.com using an email/SMTP service associated with Google Gmail.
The technical email account used by ECU Tuning AI for sending and receiving communications is:
Google may process personal data contained in email communications in accordance with its own privacy policies and applicable data protection framework.
For further information regarding Google's processing of personal data, users may consult Google's Privacy Policy.
Google states that personal information may be processed on servers located in different countries and provides information regarding international data transfers and the safeguards applicable to them.
6. Purposes of Processing
Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:
- responding to enquiries submitted through the website;
- responding to email communications;
- providing information about ECU Tuning AI services;
- discussing or evaluating potential professional services;
- providing technical information or support;
- managing communications with customers and potential customers;
- maintaining the security and proper functioning of the website;
- complying with legal obligations;
- establishing, exercising or defending legal claims where necessary.
ECU Tuning AI does not use the personal data collected through the contact form for unrelated purposes.
7. Legal Bases for Processing
Depending on the specific purpose, personal data may be processed on the following legal bases:
Performance of pre-contractual measures or a contract
Where processing is necessary to respond to a request made by the user or to take steps at the user's request before entering into a professional relationship.
Legal obligation
Where processing is necessary to comply with an obligation imposed by applicable law.
Legitimate interest
Where processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the Data Controller, provided that such interests are not overridden by the rights and freedoms of the data subject.
Consent
Where consent is specifically required by applicable law.
Consent may be withdrawn at any time where processing is based on consent.
8. Website Technical Data
When users access the website, certain technical information may be processed automatically by the hosting and website infrastructure.
This may include information such as:
- IP address;
- browser type;
- operating system;
- date and time of access;
- technical connection information;
- information necessary to maintain website security and functionality.
Such information may be processed where necessary to operate, secure and maintain the website and to detect or prevent technical or security issues.
9. Cookies
The website uses cookies and similar technologies primarily for technical and functional purposes.
The website does not currently intentionally use advertising or profiling cookies.
The website's cookie consent mechanism may store information relating to the user's cookie preferences.
For further information, please consult the Cookie Policy.
Under the Italian Data Protection Authority's guidance, technical cookies that are strictly necessary for website operation generally do not require prior consent, although appropriate information must still be provided.
10. Third-Party Services
The website may rely on third-party technical providers where necessary to operate the website and provide its services.
These may include:
- website hosting and infrastructure providers;
- email and SMTP providers;
- technical maintenance providers;
- security and website-performance services, where applicable.
Such providers may process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide their respective services.
The website has been configured to minimize the use of unnecessary third-party tracking technologies.
11. Google Services
At the time of publication of this Privacy Policy:
- Google Maps has been removed from the website;
- Google Fonts are served locally rather than being requested directly from Google's servers;
- Google Analytics is not intentionally configured as an active website analytics service.
If additional Google services or other third-party services are introduced in the future, this Privacy Policy and, where necessary, the Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly.
12. Data Recipients
Personal data may be accessible, where necessary, to:
- the Data Controller;
- authorized personnel or collaborators involved in managing enquiries;
- website hosting and infrastructure providers;
- email and SMTP service providers;
- IT and technical maintenance providers;
- professional advisers, where necessary;
- competent public authorities where required by law.
Personal data will not be sold to third parties.
13. International Data Transfers
Some service providers used by ECU Tuning AI, including providers of email or cloud infrastructure, may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where such transfers occur, they will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of applicable data protection legislation and using an appropriate legal mechanism where required, such as an adequacy decision or appropriate contractual safeguards.
Google provides information concerning international data transfers and the safeguards it applies to personal information processed through its services.
14. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Information relating to enquiries submitted through the website or by email may be retained for the period necessary to:
- respond to the enquiry;
- manage any subsequent communication;
- establish or manage a professional relationship;
- comply with applicable legal obligations;
- establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
Where specific legal obligations require longer retention periods, the applicable statutory retention periods will apply.
15. Data Security
ECU Tuning AI adopts reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users should therefore avoid sending unnecessary confidential or sensitive information through ordinary website forms or email.
16. User Rights
Under applicable data protection legislation, users may have the right to:
- obtain confirmation as to whether their personal data is being processed;
- access their personal data;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
- request deletion of personal data where applicable;
- request restriction of processing where applicable;
- object to certain processing activities;
- request data portability where applicable;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
The exercise of these rights is subject to the conditions and limitations established by applicable law. The Italian Data Protection Authority provides further information regarding the rights of data subjects under the GDPR.
17. How to Exercise Your Rights
Requests concerning personal data or the exercise of privacy rights may be sent to:
Gianluca Cappellini
ECU Tuning AI
Email: info@ecutuningai.com
The Data Controller will process requests in accordance with the applicable legal deadlines.
Under the GDPR, requests concerning data subject rights are generally handled without undue delay and, in principle, within one month of receipt, subject to the conditions provided by law.
18. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If a user believes that their personal data has been processed unlawfully, they have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.
For Italy, the competent authority is:
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
19. Changes to this Privacy Policy
ECU Tuning AI may update this Privacy Policy when necessary to reflect:
- changes to the website;
- changes to the services provided;
- changes to technical infrastructure;
- changes to third-party service providers;
- changes in applicable legislation.
The latest version of this Privacy Policy will always be published on this page.
Last updated: August 11, 2026
20. Contact
For any question concerning this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data:
Gianluca Cappellini
ECU Tuning AI
Email: info@ecutuningai.com
