COOKIE POLICY

This document is an integral part of the Privacy Policy and the information provided pursuant to Article 13 of EU Regulation 2016/679 (Privacy Policy).

This website uses cookies to offer its users the best possible experience when browsing the website, to optimise their visit and improve the features on it.

Cookies are small text files generated by the website and stored on the user’s browsing device (PC, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) and retransmitted to the same website on subsequent visits. For further information on cookies, one should read the “GENERAL INFORMATION” section.

COOKIES USED ON THIS WEBSITE

TECHNICAL COOKIES

This website uses technical cookies specified as follows:

• BROWSER OR SESSION COOKIES, which guarantee normal browsing and use of the website (allowing users, for example, to make a purchase or perform authentication to access private areas).
• FUNCTIONALITY COOKIES, which allow the user to browse according to a series of selected criteria (for example, the products selected for purchase) in order to improve the service and the browsing experience.
• ANALYTICAL COOKIES used to collect information in aggregate form regarding the number of users and how they use the website, to collect statistical data, to monitor the functioning of the website and improve its performance.

These cookies are necessary to allow this website to function properly and to ensure safer and more efficient browsing. The website might not function properly without cookies.

TRACKING COOKIES
This website uses tracking cookies to monitor user browsing, collect data on browsing habits that allow the reconstruction of visitor profiles and to assess their behaviour: these cookies are saved only after obtaining the user’s consent, expressed through the tool (“cookie banner”) found on the website.

FIRST-PARTY COOKIES

THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Below is a detailed description of the third-party cookies used, along with links to the privacy policies of their respective creators.

GOOGLE ANALYTICS
This website uses third-party analytical cookies from Google Analytics, a web traffic analysis service provided by Google, Inc., to collect statistical data, analyse traffic sources and control access and the website functionality. 
For further information on:
Google Analytics Privacy and Cookie Policy: https://www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html?hl=it
For further information on Google’s Privacy Policy: http://www.google.it/intl/it/policies/privacy/

GOOGLE YOUTUBE
The contents available on this website include video clips uploaded using the Google YouTube platform. When a user views the contents and the page that hosts them, YouTube sets some cookies that collect the IP address and the user’s performance. This website uses the youtube-nocookie.com function to prevent the collection of cookies.
For further information: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=iT

GOOGLE ADVERTISING SERVICES
This website hosts cookies from advertisers in the Google circuit (Google AdS, Doubleclick) to track user visits to websites where they offer their services. Cookies of this type are sent by the website itself or by third-party domains connected to Google services.
This website uses Google AdS and DoubleClick services for interest-based advertising, which allows customised ads to be published based on users’ visits to this website.
These services also allow users to be reached subsequent to their visit to the website, while they are browsing other websites and to be shown a message or commercial communication that encourages them to return to the website.

META (FACEBOOK) ADVERTISING SERVICES
This website hosts advertising cookies from the Meta network (Facebook, Instagram) to track user visits to the websites where they offer their services and to monitor conversions that occur on the website as a result of ads activated on Facebook. The Facebook cookie allows customised ads (interest-based advertising) to be published on connected social network platforms (e.g. Facebook, Instagram) based on users’ visits to this website.
This information is managed anonymously, but Meta stores and processes the data so that it can be linked to the respective user profile and be used for its own advertising purposes in accordance with Meta’s data usage guidelines.
One can disable the “Custom Audiences” marketing feature in the ad settings at https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings (it requires user authentication on Facebook) or through the behavioural advertising control service offered by http://www.youronlinechoices.com.

For further information on:
Meta Privacy and Cookie Policy:
https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/

BEHAVIOURAL ADVERTISING PREFERENCES WITH YOURONLINECHOICES.COM
The service offered by http://www.youronlinechoices.com enables the detection of third-party advertising profiling cookies from providers participating in the service.
The service allows users to adjust their preferences regarding the activation status of cookies for behavioural advertising services provided by various companies and obtain the relevant information.

ENABLING AND DISABLING COOKIES

Most browsers are set up to accept cookies, but you can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being sent to your computer.
If you decide to refuse/disable the website’s cookies, some of the website pages may not be accessible and/or may not function properly (for example, by refusing cookies, you will be forced to log in every time you want to access your personal account, or you will not be able to save certain preferences, such as pending purchases, for subsequent visits).
Refusing/disabling first-party technical cookies may cause the website to malfunction or worsen the user experience on the website.
Although third-party cookies are not essential for the website to function, refusing/disabling them may result in the loss of certain features, such as the collection of statistical information, social media sharing functions, and the sending of targeted advertising messages.
You can choose whether or not cookies can be used on this website via the cookie management tool (cookie banner) on the website or by changing the settings on the various browsers.

The following provides instructions on how to configure the most popular browsers:

• GOOGLE CHROME https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=it
• INTERNET EXPLORER, MICROSOFT EDGE https://support.microsoft.com/it-it/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
• MOZZILLA FIREFOX https://support.mozilla.org/it/kb/Gestione%20dei%20cookie
• SAFARI https://support.apple.com/it-it/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
• OPERA https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

For other browsers, you need to consult the relevant guides. Browsers on mobile devices, such as tablets and smartphones, may offer different settings or greater restrictions on cookie management. One should refer to the relevant user and configuration guides.

DO NOT TRACK FEATURE
The Do Not Track option is a feature present in most modern browsers that allows users to inform the website of their intention not to be tracked, for example so as not to see customised ads.

ANONYMOUS BROWSING MODE
This feature allows users to navigate without storing information and browsing data in the browser. By enabling this feature, available in most modern browsers, users’ browsing data will not be stored in the browser, while the cookies and history will be erased.
Browsing data will, however, continue to be available to the website operator and connectivity providers.

CONSENT TO THE USE OF COOKIES

Pursuant to Article 122(2) of Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003, consent to the use of these cookies is expressed by the interested user by freely choosing his or her individual browser settings used to navigate the website, as well as by closing the cookie banner by clicking on the specific link.
Users retain their entitlement to assert their rights by communicating their wishes to the Data Controller at any time regarding the data managed through cookies.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON COOKIES

WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files generated by the website and stored on the user’s browsing device (PC, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) and retransmitted to the same website on subsequent visits.

WHAT ARE COOKIES USED FOR?
In general cookies are used for:

• browsing a website safely by supporting or enabling security features.
• customising the browsing experience, the services offered and improving the performance of the website.
• keeping track of certain data, such as the username and password or other preferences, so that they do not need to be entered again on a subsequent visit, thus providing customised features, information and content.
• enabling the use of certain features of the website, such as the ability to access personal accounts, make purchases or use interactive functions.
• obtaining statistical information, including information on access to the website from other websites, applications or devices such as computers or mobile devices, and for measuring the use and performance of the website to optimise the browsing experience and the services offered.
• displaying relevant advertising information based on the interests and behaviour expressed by the user while browsing and for providing statistics and reports on advertising performance.
  

TYPES OF COOKIES
Cookies can be of different types:

• TECHNICAL COOKIES required to browse websites and to provide a service requested by the user. They are used for the sole purpose of “carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network, or to the extent strictly necessary for the provider of an information society service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user to provide such service” (see Article 122(1) of Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003).
• ANALYTICAL COOKIES allow data to be collected on the use of the website by visitors to it. The Data Controller uses this information for statistical analysis, to improve the performance, functionality and design of the website itself. This type of cookie can collect anonymous information about user activity on the website, how they reached the website and which pages they visited. Cookies in this category are sent by the website itself or by third-party domains.
• PROFILING COOKIES designed to create profiles relating to the user and also used to send ads in line with the preferences expressed by the user while browsing the internet.

WHO INSTALLS COOKIES?
Cookies can be installed and used by various parties. All

• FIRST-PARTY COOKIES are generated and installed by the website the user is visiting.
• THIRD-PARTY COOKIES are installed by parties other than the website the user is visiting (which can be identified by a different domain) which operate through the website.

CAN COOKIES BE DISABLED?
The user can disable the installation and use of cookies at any time by following the instructions in this policy. In this case, the website may function incorrectly or less securely: some sections may not be accessible or some services or functions may not be available or not function correctly. Additionally, it may be necessary to manually change or enter certain information or preferences each time you visit the website.

COOKIE STORAGE PERIOD
The storage time of cookies varies and depends on the cookie and its purpose.
Cookies can be of different types:

• PERSISTENT COOKIES i.e. those transmitted by the website and stored permanently – or at least until the website is erased – which enable customised browsing, for example by recognizing the user or remembering some of his or her preferences, such as the shopping cart.
• SESSION COOKIES i.e. to identify a single visit to the website. These cookies are temporary in nature (i.e. they are not stored permanently on the user’s computer and disappear when the browser is closed) and their use is strictly limited to the transmission of session identifiers (consisting of random numbers generated by the server) necessary to enable safe and efficient exploration of the website.

FURTHER INFORMATION ON COOKIES

• https://www.garanteprivacy.it/temi/cookie
• http://aboutcookies.org/

CHANGES

Changes may be made to this website, the applicable regulations or to the privacy policies referred to herein without prior notice.