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Privacy Policy
Last updated: 6 May 2026 · Version 1.0
This site collects almost no data about you. This page explains what little is collected, why, and what rights you have under GDPR and UK GDPR.
At a glance
- No analytics. No tracking pixels. No advertising networks.
- No cookies set by this site.
- No newsletter, no contact form, no user accounts.
- Server access logs (IP, user-agent, timestamp) are kept by our hosting provider for technical and security purposes only.
- Map tiles, fonts and the Leaflet library are loaded from third-party CDNs whose own policies apply — see the Cookies page for details.
Data controller
The data controller for this site is Pistakkio (Fabrizio Gabrielli), a sole-proprietorship digital agency registered in Italy.
- Trading name
- Pistakkio®
- Legal form
- Sole proprietorship (Italy)
- Tax ID
- IT01962260475
- Registered office
- Via Fucini 3, 51016 Montecatini Terme, Italy
- Reference person for data subject rights
- Fabrizio Gabrielli
- Email for privacy enquiries
- privacy@pistakkio.net
Note: Pistakkio operates as a sole proprietorship under Italian law and is not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO). Fabrizio Gabrielli acts as the reference person for any data-protection request.
What data we process
1. Server access logs
Our hosting provider (Netlify, Inc.) automatically records each request to the site. These logs contain:
- IP address
- Date and time of the request
- URL requested and HTTP response code
- Browser user-agent and referrer
These logs are retained according to Netlify's policy and are accessed only when needed to investigate security incidents or technical errors. We do not export or analyse them for marketing.
2. Email correspondence
If you write to us at the privacy contact above, we will process your email address and the content of your message for the sole purpose of replying to your request. Messages are kept for the time strictly necessary, and in any case no longer than 24 months unless legally required.
3. Third-party CDN requests
When your browser loads this site, it also requests fonts, the Leaflet library, and map tiles from third-party servers. Those servers receive your IP address as a normal part of any HTTP request. We do not control or receive that data.
The third parties involved are listed on the Cookies page with links to their own privacy policies.
Legal basis (GDPR Art. 6)
- Server logs and CDN technical requests: legitimate interest of the controller (Art. 6(1)(f)) in keeping the site secure, available, and functional.
- Email correspondence: performance of pre-contractual or relational measures requested by you (Art. 6(1)(b)).
Data sharing and international transfers
We do not sell, rent or share your data. The third-party services we use (Netlify, Fontshare, unpkg, CartoDB, OpenStreetMap) operate their own infrastructure, which may include servers in the United States or the United Kingdom. They are bound by their own GDPR-compliant policies and, where applicable, by Standard Contractual Clauses.
Your rights
Under the EU GDPR (Regulation 2016/679) and the UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you (Art. 15)
- Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16)
- Erase your data (Art. 17)
- Restrict processing (Art. 18)
- Data portability (Art. 20)
- Object to processing based on legitimate interest (Art. 21)
To exercise any of these rights, write to privacy@pistakkio.net. We will respond within 30 days.
Right to lodge a complaint
If you believe your rights have been infringed, you may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
- Italy — Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali
- United Kingdom — Information Commissioner's Office
- Or the supervisory authority of your country of residence within the EU/EEA.
Academic use & citation
This site is an independent, non-commercial scholarly reference. Quotations and references to primary sources fall under the academic citation conventions and the fair-use / right of quotation provisions of the Italian Copyright Act (Law 633/1941, Art. 70) and analogous provisions in UK and EU law.
If you wish to cite this site, please use:
Gabrielli, F. (2026). Hjaltland — The Norse Shetland Reference. Pistakkio. https://hjaltland.co.uk
No part of this site is intended for commercial advertising, sponsored placement, or undisclosed affiliation. No advertising. No sponsorship. No agenda beyond accuracy.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when the technical setup of the site changes or to comply with new regulatory guidance. The date of the latest revision is shown at the top of this page. Material changes will be summarised in a short note for at least 30 days.