​Effective Date: 01-01-2025

Welcome to Home Energy Design. By accessing and using our website, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and the services we provide. Home Energy Design offers professional interior design, decoration, styling for sale and rent, home staging, hotel restyling and furnishing, and design consultation.

By using our website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have legal parental/guardian consent.

2. Services Provided

We offer a range of interior design services, including but not limited to:

• Interior Design for residential and commercial spaces

• Interior Decoration and styling

• Home Staging & Styling for Sale/Rent

• Hotel Restyling & Furnishing

• Design Consultation

Service Limitations

• Our services are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.

• All design recommendations provided are suggestions and may require client approval, third-party execution, or supplier availability.

• We are not responsible for any third-party contractor performance, material defects, or supplier delays.

3. User Obligations

By using our website, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when requesting consultations or services.

• Use the website only for lawful purposes and not for fraudulent or unauthorized activities.

• Do not copy, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from our website under any circumstances 

4. Payment and Refund Policy

• Consultation Fees & Service Payments: If applicable, payments for consultations or design services must be made as per the agreed terms.

• Refunds & Cancellations: Refunds will only be granted if explicitly stated in the service agreement. Cancellations made after the start of a project may be subject to fees.

• Quotes & Estimates: Any pricing provided is an estimate and may vary depending on the scope of work, material costs and any changes that may occur.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including text, images, graphics, logos, and design concepts, is owned by Home Energy Design or licensed for use and is protected under Italian copyright laws (Legge sul diritto d'autore – Legge 22 aprile 1941, n. 633).

You may not copy, modify, distribute, or use any content under any circumstance. Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

6. Limitation of Liability

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information; however, we do not guarantee:

• That our website will always be available without interruption.

• That information, materials, or design recommendations are error-free.

To the fullest extent permitted by Italian law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our website or services.

7. Privacy Policy & GDPR Compliance

We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Italian privacy laws (D.Lgs. 196/2003, as amended by D.Lgs. 101/2018).

• Personal data collected via our website (such as contact details for consultations) is processed securely and used only for service-related communication.

• For full details on how we collect, store, and protect your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

• You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data by contacting us at info@homenergydesign.com .

8. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by Italian law. In case of disputes:

• We encourage amicable resolution through direct communication.

• If a resolution is not reached, disputes will be settled under the jurisdiction of the Courts of Rome, Italy.

As required by Italian consumer protection laws, if you are a consumer, you may use the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platformprovided by the European Commission: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/.

9. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

Your continued use of our website after changes are made signifies your acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Home Energy Design

Via Armando Diaz, 34 00044 Frascati RM, Italy
info@homenergydesign.com
+39 351 65 86 909

Final Notes

This custom Terms and Conditions document is tailored for Home Energy Design, an Italian-based interior design business, ensuring compliance with GDPR and Italian consumer protection laws. If you require further legal verification, we recommend consulting an Italian legal expert.

 

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 01-01-2025
Company Name: Home Energy Design
Website: www.homenergydesign.com

Home Energy Design is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR) and Italian privacy laws (D.Lgs. 196/2003, as amended by D.Lgs. 101/2018).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

Home Energy Design
Via Armando Diaz, 34 00044 Frascati RM, Italy

info@homenergydesign.com
+39 351 65 86 909

For any questions regarding this policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at ​info@homenergydesign.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

2.1 Data You Provide Voluntarily

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us for inquiries, consultations, or services.

• Project Details: Information regarding your interior design needs, preferences, and property details when requesting services, only if needed.

• Billing Information: If applicable, payment details for services (processed through secure third-party providers).

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and website interaction logs.

• Cookies and Tracking Data: Information about how you use our website through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process personal data for the following purposes, in compliance with Article 6 of the GDPR:

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Purpose                                                                                                   Legal Basis

Responding to inquiries and service requests                                  Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

Providing and managing interior design services                            Performance of a Contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

Sending service updates and relevant communications                Legitimate Interest or Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

Processing payments (if applicable)                                                   Performance of a Contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

Ensuring website functionality and security                                      Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

Complying with legal obligations

(e.g., tax or regulatory requirements)                                                  Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

 

If we require your explicit consent, you may withdraw it at any time by contacting us at info@homenergydesign.com

4. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

Data Storage

• Personal data is stored securely on encrypted servers.

• Only authorized personnel have access to your data.

Data Retention

• Contact details and service-related data are retained for up to 5 years after the last communication.

• Billing and payment records are retained as required by Italian tax laws.

• Website analytics data is retained for a maximum of 12 months.

We will delete or anonymize your data once the retention period expires unless legal obligations require further storage.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it in the following cases:

• Third-Party Service Providers: Payment processors, cloud storage providers, and business partners (under strict confidentiality agreements).

• Legal Compliance: If required by law, court orders, or regulatory authorities.

• Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets.

6. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as:

• EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for international transfers.

• Transfer to countries with an EU adequacy decision ensuring data protection compliance.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under Articles 15-22 of the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.

• Right to Restriction of Processing: Limit how we process your data.

• Right to Data Portability: Obtain your data in a structured format for transfer to another provider.

• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest.

• Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please email info@homenergydesign.com. We will respond within 30 days, as required by law.

If you believe your rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali) at www.garanteprivacy.it.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Your continued use of our website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

Home Energy Design
alessia.capriccioli@gmail.com
+39 351 65 86 909
www.homenergydesign.com

Final Notes

This custom Privacy Policy ensures compliance with GDPR and Italian privacy laws. If further legal verification is needed, consider consulting an Italian privacy law expert.