EXTENDED COOKIE POLICY
In accordance with Art. 13 of Legislative Decree 196/2003 (Personal Data Protection Code) and EU Regulation 679/2016 (GDPR), users must be informed about the use of cookies on this website, including technical and profiling cookies, and must consent to the use of profiling cookies. This website uses technical cookies to enhance user experience and may use third-party cookies but does not use profiling cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files containing information that the server of the visited website sends to the user’s device. The same server will read them on subsequent visits to retrieve various types of data. While browsing this site, users may also receive cookies from external websites or servers (third-party cookies), which are set by a site other than the one they are visiting.
Cookies are widely used in web browsers and can serve various purposes, including authentication, session tracking, storing user preferences (e.g., language selection, shopping cart contents), and improving navigation efficiency.
According to Privacy Authority Provision No. 229/2014, cookies are categorized as follows:
TECHNICAL COOKIES
Technical cookies ensure the proper functioning of the website and provide an enhanced user experience. These cookies are always enabled, as they do not require user consent. They include:
- Session and navigation cookies: Essential for normal website use. These cookies store session information and are automatically deleted when the browser is closed.
- Functionality cookies: Allow navigation based on specific criteria, such as language settings.
- Analytical cookies: Used by the site administrator to collect aggregate and anonymous information about site visits.
- Persistent cookies: Stored on the visitor's device to help recognize returning users. Their duration varies from a few minutes to two years, depending on website settings.
PROFILING COOKIES
Profiling cookies track user preferences and browsing behavior to display targeted advertisements. These cookies create a personalized profile based on the pages visited. Due to their potential privacy impact, European and Italian regulations require explicit user consent before they can be used. This website does not use profiling cookies.
First-Party Cookies
These are cookies installed by the website operator. This site uses only first-party technical cookies, which do not require user consent but are disclosed in this policy.
Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are installed by a different website than the one the user is visiting. Third-party cookies are set and readable by external domains, and their data is managed according to the policies of those third parties. This website may use the following third-party cookies:
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics collects anonymous data about website usage (e.g., IP address) and generates reports on site activity. Google does not associate IP addresses with other stored data and does not attempt to identify individual users. Google Analytics has been anonymized to prevent user tracking.
Google may transfer collected data to third parties if required by law or if these parties process data on Google's behalf. By using this site and accepting cookies, users consent to Google's processing of data. To opt out, users can install Google’s opt-out browser add-on: Google Analytics Opt-Out.
YouTube iFrame and General iFrames
An iFrame is used to display external web content within a frame on the site. The external site may set cookies to track user preferences. However, all embedded videos on this site are set not to release cookies. Third parties may still use these cookies for purposes beyond technical functionalities, subject to user consent. Users should review the privacy policies of the respective third parties for more details.
Disabling Non-Essential Cookies
Users can disable non-essential cookies through browser settings. However, some functionalities may be affected. Google provides a Personal Account feature that allows users to manage their privacy settings and data-sharing preferences. Google also offers a Privacy Service for answering common security and privacy questions. Users can disable personalized ads via the Ad Settings page or opt out of third-party ad tracking at AboutAds.info.
Previously Set Cookies
If a user disables one or more cookies, previously collected data may still be used. However, no further data will be collected from disabled cookies.
Third-Party Privacy Policies
For more information on third-party cookie usage, refer to their respective policies:
- Google Privacy & Terms: Google Cookie Policies
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Support
The website owner does not guarantee that the above links remain active, as they may be updated by third parties. Users should verify the latest policies directly on the respective websites.
How to Disable Cookies via Browser Settings
Users can disable cookies through their browser settings. Below are links to the instructions for popular browsers:
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Google Chrome
- Safari (Desktop and iOS)
- Opera
The website owner does not guarantee that these links remain active and is not responsible for any technical issues preventing users from accessing them.
Legal References
This policy complies with:
- Art. 10 of Directive No. 95/46/EC;
- Directive 2002/58/EC, as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC on cookies.
This policy applies exclusively to this website and can be accessed from the footer of each page.
Last updated: May 2018.