What are the cookies?
Cookies are small text files that the sites visited by the users send to their terminals, where they are stored before being re-transmitted to the same sites on the next visit. Instead, third-party cookies are set by a website other than the one the user is visiting. This usually happen because on each site there may be elements (images, maps, sounds, specific links to web pages of other domains, etc.) that reside on servers other than the site visited.
Cookies are used for different purposes: authentication, session monitoring, memorization of preferences, etc.
Cookies’ categories
The general provision of the Privacy Authority (OJ n. 126 of 3 June 2014) defines two types of cookies:
- technical cookies: they are used to allow browsing or to provide a service requested by the user. They are not used for other purposes and are normally installed directly by the website owner. Without the usage of these cookies, some operations could not be performed or would be more complex and / or less safe. The usage of these cookies does not require your consent;
- profiling cookies: they are designed to create user profiles and are used in order to send advertising messages in line with the preferences shown by the user while surfing the net. The usage of these cookies requires your consent.
Types of cookies used by the site
Technical cookies
Technical cookies allow the website to function correctly and some functional cookies, allow users to save user settings (for example, language) to improve their browsing experience. The user can disable them at any time by changing the settings of his browser. However, in this case, you may not be able to fully benefit from the services on the site.
Third-party cookies
Google Analytics (Google Inc.)
Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google Inc.
Google uses the personal data collected for the purpose of tracking and examining the use of this site, compiling reports and sharing them with other services developed by Google. Google may use personal data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.
Personal data collected: cookies and usage data.
Place of processing: USA – Privacy policy
Google Maps Widget (Google Inc.)
Google Maps is a map viewing service managed by Google Inc. that allows this site to integrate such content within its pages.
Personal data collected: cookies and usage data.
Place of processing: USA – Privacy policy
YouTube Video Widget (Google Inc.)
YouTube is a video content visualization service managed by Google Inc. that allows this site to integrate such content within its pages.
Personal data collected: cookies and usage data.
Place of processing: USA – Privacy policy
How do you disable cookies?
The user can choose to enable or disable cookies through their browser settings, according to the instructions provided at the links indicated below. However, disabling navigation cookies or functional cookies can cause the website to malfunction and / or limit the service offered.
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=en
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/it/kb/Attivare%20e%20disattivare%20i%20cookie
Safari: https://support.apple.com/it-it/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/it-it/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
Cookie policy updated on 02/18/2019.
