What are cookies?

 

Cookies are short fragments of text (letters and/or numbers) that allow the web server to memorize information on the client (the browser) to be reused during the same visit to the site (session cookies) or later, even after days (persistent cookies). Cookies are stored, based on user preferences, by the single browser on the specific device used (computer, tablet, smartphone).

Similar technologies, such as, for example, web beacons, transparent GIFs and all forms of local storage introduced with HTML5, can be used to collect information on user behavior and use of services.

In the following of this document we will refer to cookies and all similar technologies by simply using the term "cookie".

 

Types of cookies

 

Cookies can be first or third party, where "first party" means cookies developed by the owner of the site itself, while "third party" means cookies developed by third parties with respect to the site owner.

With regard to the nature of cookies, there are different types:

1. Technical cookies

Technical cookies are those used for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network, or as strictly necessary for the provider of an information society service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user to provide such service.

They are not used for other purposes and are normally installed directly by the owner or manager of the website. They can be divided into:

 

– navigation or session cookies, which guarantee normal navigation and use of the website (allowing, for example, to make a purchase or authenticate to access restricted areas); they are in fact necessary for the correct functioning of the site;

 

– analytics cookies, similar to technical cookies when used directly by the site manager to collect information, in aggregate form, on the number of users and how they visit the site, in order to improve site performance;

 

– functionality cookies, which allow the user to navigate according to a series of selected criteria (for example, the language, the products selected for purchase) in order to improve the service rendered to the same. The prior consent of the users is not required for the installation of these cookies (more information in the Cookie management paragraph below).

 

    2. Profiling cookies
Profiling cookies are designed to create user profiles and are used to send advertising messages in line with the preferences expressed by the user while surfing the net.

For the use of profiling cookies, the consent of the interested party is required. According to the provision no. 229 of 8 May 2014 the user must be able to authorize or deny consent to the installation of profiling cookies if they are present.

In the case of third-party cookies, the site does not have direct control of individual cookies and cannot control them (it can neither install them directly nor delete them). You can still manage these cookies through your browser settings (follow the instructions below), or the sites indicated in the "Manage cookies" section.

The User is therefore invited to check on the third party site indicated below.

 

Cookies installed on this site

 

Here is the list of cookies (logically grouped at the level of functionality or supplier) present on the site. Third-party cookies have a link to the privacy policy of the related external supplier, where it is possible to find a detailed description of the individual cookies and the treatment that is made of them.

 

Google Analytics

These are tracking cookies for generating statistics on the use of the site. Google Analytics uses cookies on our site which do not store personal data and which are stored on the user's computer to allow the website manager to analyze how users use the site. We have adopted tools that reduce the identifying power of cookies by masking significant portions of the IP. To prevent the storage of the aforementioned cookies, the user can download the appropriate add-on available at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

 

Google Adwords/Adsense

It is a service provided by Google Inc. It is Google's advertising platform which allows the publication of text ads, images and videos on search results pages and on the sites of the Google content network. Our site uses Google Adwords only to promote its services on the web. It also uses remarketing services that allow advertising to be shown to users who have already visited this website while browsing the internet. For more information see page https://support.google.com/adwords/answer/2407785?hl=it

 

Google+ Platform

Google+ Platform uses cookies to offer you sharing features on your wall. For more information, see page https://www.google.it/intl/it/policies/technologies/cookies/

 

Google Tag Manager

Google Tag Manager allows you to implement Google Analytics using the Universal Analytics tag or the classic version of the tag.

For more information, see page https://www.google.it/intl/it/policies/technologies/cookies/

 

Cookie Analytics ShinyStat

ShinyStat analytics cookies are used on the Site to collect statistical information, in aggregate form, on the number of users who access the Site and how they visit the Site itself. 
These are permanent and anonymous analytics cookies and are therefore installed on the Site without your prior consent.

– ShinyStat™ disclosure: http://www.shinystat.com/it/informativa_privacy_generale.html

– Opt Out: http://www.shinystat.com/it/opt-out.html

Naturally, you are free to block the installation of analytics cookies at any time, without compromising the possibility of visiting the Site and using its contents in any way. To find out how to do this, carefully read the information on analytics cookies by following the links above.

 

There are profiling cookies on our site.

 

Duration of cookies

 

Cookies have a duration dictated by the expiration date (or by a specific action such as closing the browser) set at the time of installation. Cookies can be:

• temporary or session (session cookies): they are used to store temporary information, allow you to connect the actions performed during a specific session and are removed from the computer when the browser is closed;

• permanent (persistent cookies): they are used to store information, such as the login name and password, in order to avoid the user having to enter them again each time he visits a specific site. These remain stored on your computer even after you close your browser.

The so-called session cookies, once the connection to this website is terminated, are not stored. The computer systems used for this site use both temporary and permanent cookies.

 

Cookie management

 

The user can decide whether or not to accept cookies using the settings of his browser.

Below is the link to the configuration panels of some known browsers:

Chrome
For more information visit the dedicated page.

MozillaFirefox
For more information visit the dedicated page.

Internet Explorer
For more information visit the dedicated page.

Microsoft Edge
For more information visit the dedicated page.

Safaris 6
For more information visit the dedicated page.

Safari iOS (mobile devices)
For more information visit the dedicated page.

Opera
For more information visit the dedicated page.

 

Acceptance and opt-out of cookies

 

Continuing to browse this site, closing the information folder or clicking on any part of the page or scrolling to highlight further content, you accept the Cookie Policy and cookies will be set and collected. In case of non-acceptance of cookies by abandoning navigation, any cookies already registered locally in your browser will remain registered there but will no longer be read or used by us until a subsequent and eventual acceptance of the Policy. You will always have the possibility to remove these cookies at any time through the methods mentioned.