Cookie Policy

 

The Data Controller of your personal data, identified on the dedicated privacy page with the relevant contact details, provides this cookie policy in order to explain the types and purposes of cookies used on this website and to inform you how to manage your preferences regarding the use of cookies.

 

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES

The Websites use cookies, internet tags and similar technologies (hereinafter jointly referred to as "cookies"), which are technically small files containing information packets sent by a web server to the visitor/user’s Internet browser and automatically stored on their device (personal computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.), and automatically sent back to the server at each subsequent access to the site. A cookie can only be used by the web server that issued it (or by any third parties with whom it was originally shared); this means, for example, that cookies generated by this website cannot be read by servers managed by third parties. The cookie is then reread and recognized by the website that sent it whenever a subsequent connection is made.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES USED FOR

Cookies are useful because they allow user browsing preferences to be stored and therefore enable the Websites to be customized according to user needs, improving the browsing experience. For example, cookies can make the use of the Websites more immediate and/or enable certain functionalities. For instance, cookies can prevent the same information from being re-entered multiple times during a visit. In certain cases, cookies may also ensure that the advertisements displayed online are more relevant to the user or aligned with their interests.

Some cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the Websites or useful for personalized browsing; in this case, disabling them may compromise certain functionalities of the Websites.

3. HOW CAN COOKIES BE CLASSIFIED?

a. Based on the party managing the cookies:

i) first-party cookies: these cookies are installed and managed directly by the Data Controller through the Websites;
ii) third-party cookies: these cookies are generated, installed through the Websites and managed by third parties.

b. Based on their duration:

i) session cookies: these cookies store necessary information during the browsing session and are deleted immediately after the session expires, that is, when the browser is closed;
ii) persistent cookies: these cookies are stored on the device’s hard disk and are read each time the user visits the Websites. A persistent cookie has a specific expiration date, after which it will no longer function.

c. Based on their purpose:

i) technical cookies: necessary to allow users to browse the Websites and use their functionalities;
ii) analytics cookies: used to obtain statistical information, aggregated or otherwise, on the number of users accessing the Websites and how they are used;
iii) profiling cookies: used to create a user profile in order to display advertising aligned with user interests and browsing habits.

4. WHICH CATEGORIES OF COOKIES ARE USED ON THIS SITE?

The categories of cookies used by the Websites are listed below.

TECHNICAL COOKIES

These cookies ensure the proper functioning of certain sections of the Websites and are essential to allow users to browse and use their features.

Technical cookies may include:

• navigation cookies: ensure normal website use and are generally session cookies, automatically deleted when the browser is closed. They are necessary for the functioning of the Site and cannot be disabled in our systems.
• functionality cookies: allow browsing based on selected criteria (e.g., language or country) to improve the services provided. These are persistent cookies that remain on the device even after the browser is closed.

Technical cookies are not used for purposes other than those described above.

ANALYTICS COOKIES

These cookies are used to collect statistical information, aggregated or otherwise, on how users access and use the Websites.

The Website uses this information to obtain anonymous statistical analyses to improve usability and align content with visitor preferences.

PROFILING COOKIES

Profiling cookies are used to group users into homogeneous categories based, for example, on their preferences. These cookies may be used to send advertising messages consistent with the user's browsing behavior and interests. In accordance with applicable regulations, prior user consent is required for their installation.

The Website may also include social media sharing plugins that allow users to share information with social networks. If these cookies are not accepted, these sharing tools cannot be used.

5. COOKIES USED ON THIS SITE

Below are the necessary and marketing cookies that may be installed on this Website, including ASPSESSIONID, CONSENT (Google and YouTube), NID (Google), and various YouTube-related cookies.

6. HOW TO MANAGE OR WITHDRAW CONSENT

When accessing the Website, users can express their preference through the cookie banner popup. The preference will be recorded.

7. MANAGING COOKIES THROUGH BROWSER SETTINGS

Most browsers are set to automatically accept cookies by default. By modifying browser settings, users can block or delete cookies at any time.

For further information on managing cookies, users may consult the official guides of Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Opera.

You may also visit www.aboutcookies.org for comprehensive information on how to disable cookies across different browsers.

9. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

This Cookie Policy may be updated over time, including due to new legislation, service updates or technological innovations. Any changes will be communicated through the Website.