Thank you for visiting our online shop. Protection of your privacy is very important to us. Below you will find extensive information about how we handle your data.

Information regarding the collection of personal data pursuant to art. 13 of Legislative Decree no. 196 of 30 June 2003 and to art. 13 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) no. 2016/679.

Data Controller

Ascensus Propaganda International srl, headquartered in Via delle Industrie 19/C, Marghera Venice 30175, Italy, VAT number: IT 03394910271, tel.: +39 041 8504919, email: info@plus-fishing.com.

1. Access data and hosting

You may visit our website without revealing any personal information. With every visit on the website, the web server stores automatically only a so-called server log file which contains e.g. the name of the requested file, your IP address, the date and time of the request, the volume of data transferred and the requesting provider (access data), and documents the request.

These access data are analysed exclusively for the purpose of ensuring the smooth operation of the website and improving our offer. This serves according to Art. 6 (1) 1 lit. f) GDPR the protection of our legitimate interests in the proper presentation of our offer that are overriding in the process of balancing of interests. All access data are deleted no later than 30 days after the end of your visit on our website.

2. Data collection and use for processing the contract and for opening a customer account

We collect personal data that you voluntarily submit to us when you place an order or when you contact (e.g. via customer care form or e-mail). Mandatory fields are marked as such, because we absolutely need those data to process the contract or to process your contact request and you would otherwise not be able to send the order or the contact request. It is evident in each input form what data are collected. We use the data that you disclose to us to perform the contract and process your enquiries according to Art. 6 (1) 1 lit. b) GDPR. Insofar as you have given your consent according to Art. 6 (1) 1 lit. a) GDPR by deciding to open a customer account, we will use your data for the purpose of opening a customer account. Upon completion of the contract or deletion of your customer account, any further processing of your data will be restricted, and your data will be deleted upon expiry of the retention period applicable under relevant regulations, unless you expressly consent to the further use of your data or we reserve the right to further use your personal data in the scope and manner permitted by law, of which we inform you in this notice. Your customer account can be deleted at any time. For this purpose you can either send a message to the contact option specified below or use the relevant function available in the customer account.

3. Transfer of data

We disclose your data to the shipping company in the scope required for the delivery of the ordered goods according to Art. 6 (1) 1 lit. b) GDPR. Depending on the payment service provider you have selected during the ordering process, we disclose the payment details collected for order processing purposes to the bank commissioned to handle the payment and, as the case may be, to the payment service provider commissioned by us or to the selected payment service. Some of those data are collected by the selected payment service providers themselves if you open an account with them. In such a case, during the ordering process, you must register with your payment service provider using your access data. In this respect, the privacy notice of the relevant payment service provider applies.

4. Email newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will regularly send you our e-mail newsletter based on your consent according to Art. 6 (1) 1 lit. a) GDPR, using the data required or disclosed by you separately for this purpose. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the function specifically provided for within your account or using the opt-out link in the newsletter. Upon unsubscription, we will delete your email address unless you have expressly consented to the further use of your data or we reserve the right to further use your personal data in the scope and manner permitted by the law, of which we inform you in this notice.

5. Your rights

Being the data subject, you have the following rights according to:

  • art. 15 GDPR, the right to obtain information about your personal data which we process, within the scope described therein;
  • art. 16 GDPR, the right to immediately demand rectification of incorrect or completion of your personal data stored by us;
  • art. 17 GDPR, the right to request erasure of your personal data stored with us, unless further processing is required - to exercise the right of freedom of expression and information; - for compliance with a legal obligation; - for reasons of public interest or - for establishing, exercising or defending legal claims;
  • art. 18 GDPR, the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data, insofar as - the accuracy of the data is contested by you; - the processing is unlawful, but you refuse their erasure; - we no longer need the data, but you need it to establish, exercise or defend legal claims, or - you have lodged an objection to the processing in accordance with art. 21 GDPR;
  • art. 20 GDPR, the right to receive your personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or to request its transmission to another controller;
  • art. 77 GDPR, the right to complain to a supervisory authority. As a rule, you can contact the supervisory authority at your habitual place of residence or workplace or at our company headquarters.

If you have any questions about how we collect, process or use your personal data, want to enquire about, correct, restrict or delete your data, or withdraw any consents you have given, or opt-out of any particular data use, please contact us directly using the contact data provided in our site notice.

Right to object

If we process personal data as described above to protect our legitimate interests that are overriding in the process of balancing of interests, you may object to such data processing with future effect. If your data are processed for direct marketing purposes, you may exercise this right at any time as described above. If your data are processed for other purposes, you have the right to object only on grounds relating to your particular situation.

After you have exercised your right to object, we will no longer process your personal data for such purposes unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

This does not apply to the processing of personal data for direct marketing purposes. In such a case we will no longer process your personal data for such purposes.

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For more general information on cookies see the Wikipedia article on HTTP Cookies.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. Unfortunately in most cases there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site. It is recommended that you leave on all cookies if you are not sure whether you need them or not in case they are used to provide a service that you use.

The Cookies We Set

If you create an account with us then we will use cookies for the management of the signup process and general administration. These cookies will usually be deleted when you log out however in some cases they may remain afterwards to remember your site preferences when logged out.

We use cookies when you are logged in so that we can remember this fact. This prevents you from having to log in every single time you visit a new page. These cookies are typically removed or cleared when you log out to ensure that you can only access restricted features and areas when logged in.

In order to ensure the proper functioning of our site and ensure a browsing experience as pleasant as possible, we use technical cookies. With the aim of improving our Site and identifying the parts and elements most appreciated by users, we use a third-party cookie: Google Analytics.Third Party Cookies

In some special cases we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third party cookies you might encounter through this site.

Google Analytics

Our pages use Google Analytics third-party performance cookies (service offered by Google, Inc.) to allow us to anonymously collect and examine visitor behavior while using the Site and to improve its usability and user experience. Through the use of the Google Analytics panel, it is possible for us to understand whether the visits were made by new or returning visitors by verifying how the pages are navigated (entry and exit links, movements between pages, residence times, geographical origin, etc.

For more information on Google Analytics you can consult the sites:

It is also possible to disable the action of Google Analytics through the tools provided by Google. For information on this, consult the Site: Google Analytics Optout.

Youtube video embedding (Google)

Youtube is a video content viewing service managed by Google Inc. that allows this Site to integrate such content within its pages. Personal data collected: Cookies and Usage data - Privacy Policy.

Use of Google Ads

Our website uses Google Ads, an online advertising service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Ads allows us to show personalized ads to our visitors.

Data Collection: Google Ads may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior on our website and other sites that are part of Google's advertising network. This information may include the pages you have visited, the ads you have clicked on, and other actions you have taken online.

Purpose of Data: The data collected by Google Ads is used to:

  • Show Personalized Ads: Google Ads allows us to show ads that are more relevant to your interests and searches.
  • Measure the Effectiveness of Advertising Campaigns: Google Ads helps us understand the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to optimize our advertising investment.

Data Control: For more information on Google's data collection and usage practices, please refer to Google's privacy policy.

Facebook Pixel

Our website uses the Facebook Pixel, a code snippet provided by Facebook, Inc. This tool allows us to track user actions on our website, such as page visits, conversions, and site feature usage. The information collected through the Facebook Pixel is transmitted to Facebook and associated with your Facebook account.

Purpose of data collection:

  • Ad personalization: The collected data allows us to display more relevant ads to your interests on Facebook and other third-party services.
  • Performance measurement: We use the data to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and optimize our marketing strategies.

Types of data collected:

  • Browsing data: Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on the site, etc.
  • Device information: Device type, operating system, browser, etc.
  • Interaction information: Actions performed on the site (e.g., purchases, registrations, etc.).

Legal basis for processing:

The processing of your personal data through the Facebook Pixel is based on your consent, which you can revoke at any time.

How to revoke consent:

You can revoke your consent to the use of the Facebook Pixel and the personalization of ads by visiting Facebook's ad settings.

More information:

For more information on Facebook's data collection and usage practices, please refer to their Privacy Policy.

Microsoft Clarity

This website uses Microsoft Clarity, a web analytics tool provided by Microsoft. Clarity allows us to collect anonymous information about user interactions with our site, such as clicks, mouse movements, and page scrolling.

Purpose of data collection:

  • Improving user experience: The collected data helps us identify any navigation difficulties and make changes to the site to make it more user-friendly.
  • Analyzing user behavior: By analyzing aggregated data, we can better understand how users interact with our site and optimize content..

Types of data collected:

  • Technical information: IP address (in anonymized form), device used, browser, operating system, screen resolution.
  • Site interactions: Clicks, mouse movements, page scrolling, time spent on each page.

Data Privacy:

  • Data anonymization: Data collected by Clarity is anonymized to protect user privacy. It is not possible to trace the identity of an individual user.
  • Masking of sensitive data: By default, any sensitive content such as passwords, usernames, etc. is masked before being sent to Clarity.
  • Regulatory compliance: Microsoft Clarity complies with applicable privacy regulations, such as GDPR.

More information:

For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.

How to change your cookie preferences in your browser

Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change the settings to disable this function. You can block all types of cookies, or accept to receive only some and disable others. The "Options" or "Preferences" section in the browser menu allows you to avoid receiving cookies and other user tracking technologies, and how to get notification from the browser of the activation of these technologies. Alternatively, it is also possible to consult the "Help" section of the toolbar present in most browsers.

You can also select the browser you use from the list below and follow the instructions:

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In the case of services provided by third parties, you can also exercise your right to oppose tracking by inquiring through the third party's privacy policy, via the opt out link if explicitly provided or by contacting the third party directly.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, we inform you that you can use Your Online Choices. Through this service it is possible to manage the tracking preferences of most advertising tools. Therefore, we advise Users to use this resource in addition to the information provided in this document.

However, please note that disabling navigation or functional cookies can cause the Site to malfunction and / or limit the service offered.

Disable cookies

You can prevent the use of cookies by changing the settings on your browser (see how to do it in Help on your browser). Be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other sites you visit. Disabling cookies will also disable some functions and features of this site. For this we recommend that you leave them activated.

More Information

Hopefully that has clarified things for you and as was previously mentioned if there is something that you aren't sure whether you need or not it's usually safer to leave cookies enabled in case it does interact with one of the features you use on our site. However if you are still looking for more information then you can contact us through one of our preferred contact methods.

Changes to this policy

This information may be subject to changes over time (for example, changes to regulations, or the introduction of new services offered by this Site) therefore we invite users to check the changes by consulting this page periodically.