Cookies Policy
Intro
This Cookie Policy explains how the Data Controller identified above uses cookies and similar technologies in connection with the Website.
By using the Website and, where applicable, by providing your Consent through the available mechanisms, you confirm that you have read and understood this policy.
For further details regarding the Processing of Personal Data, please refer to the Privacy Policy.
Definitions
Data Controller – the entity identified above, which determines the purposes and means of the Processing of Personal Data.
User – any natural person who accesses or uses the Website.
Cookie – a small file consisting of letters and numbers that is stored on the User’s device when accessing a website. A cookie enables the recognition of the device and may contribute to the functioning of the Website, the analysis of its use, or the retention of certain User preferences.
Session Cookie – a cookie that is automatically deleted when the browser is closed.
Persistent Cookie – a cookie that remains stored on the User’s device for a defined period or until it is manually deleted by the User.
What are cookies and why are they used?
Cookies and similar technologies may be used for the following purposes:
- ensuring the technical functioning of the Website;
- maintaining security and preventing abusive use;
- storing certain User preferences;
- measuring and analyzing how the Website is used;
- improving the content, structure, and performance of the Website.
Cookies do not directly identify a natural person; however, they may lead to the Processing of data associated with a User or device, particularly when combined with other information.
Categories of cookies used
The Website may use the following categories of cookies:
a) Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Website and for providing the services requested by the User. Without these cookies, certain sections or functionalities of the Website may not function correctly.
b) Analytics / performance cookies
These cookies help us understand how Users interact with the Website by collecting aggregated or pseudonymized statistical information, in order to improve the functionality and content of the Website.
c) Preference cookies
These cookies may be used to store User-selected preferences and to provide a more personalized experience.
To the extent that additional categories of cookies requiring Consent are used on the Website, such cookies will be activated only after the User has expressed their choice through the consent mechanism available on the Website.
Google Analytics
The Website may use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, in order to obtain statistical information regarding the use of the Website, such as the number of visitors, pages accessed, duration of visits, device type, or traffic sources.
The information collected through this service is used for statistical analysis, improving content, and optimizing the performance of the Website.
To the extent that the use of Google Analytics involves the storage of or access to information on the User’s device through cookies that are not strictly necessary, such cookies will be used only on the basis of the User’s Consent, in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
For further information on how Google processes data, Users may consult the documentation provided by Google.
Legal basis for the use of cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are used on the basis of the legitimate interest of the Data Controller to ensure the proper functioning, security, and administration of the Website.
Analytics, preference, or other cookies that are not strictly necessary are used only on the basis of the User’s Consent, expressed through the cookie banner or the cookie preference management platform, where available.
The User may withdraw or modify their cookie preferences at any time, either through the mechanisms made available on the Website or through the browser settings.
Storage duration
Cookies may be stored either for the duration of the browsing session or for a longer period, depending on the purpose and configuration of each cookie.
The specific storage duration may vary depending on the category of the cookie, the provider, and the technical settings applicable at the time of use of the Website.
Management, blocking, and deletion of cookies
Most browsers allow Users to control cookies through their settings, including the ability to accept, refuse, or delete cookies that have already been stored.
Restricting or disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of the Website or the availability of certain functionalities.
For up-to-date information on how to manage cookies, Users should consult the documentation of the browser they are using, as instructions may vary depending on the browser and its version.
Changes to the Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legislative, technical, or operational changes regarding the use of the Website.
Any updated version will be published on this page and will become applicable from the date of publication, unless otherwise specified.