Cookie Policy
Websites use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of procedures and improve the user experience of online applications. This document provides detailed information about the use of cookies and similar technologies, how they are used, and how to manage them.
Definitions
Cookies are short pieces of text (letters and/or numbers) that allow the web server to store information on the client’s browser to be reused during the same visit to the website (session cookies) or on subsequent visits, even after several days (persistent cookies). Cookies are stored, based on user preferences, by the individual browser on the specific device used (computer, tablet, smartphone).
Similar technologies, such as web beacons, transparent GIFs, and all forms of local storage introduced with HTML5, can be used to collect information about user behavior and the use of services.
Throughout this document, we will refer to cookies and all similar technologies using the term “cookies.”
Types of cookies
Technical Cookies: These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and enable basic functionalities, such as page navigation and access to secure areas. They do not require the user’s consent.
Analytical Cookies: These cookies collect information about how users interact with the website, helping us analyze and improve its performance. They are usually aggregated and anonymous.
Profiling Cookies: These cookies track users’ browsing activities and create profiles to deliver personalized advertising content. They require the user’s explicit consent.
Third-party Cookies: These cookies are set by domains other than the one the user is visiting. They are often used for advertising and tracking purposes and require the user’s consent.
Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted when the user closes the browser or logs out of the website.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on the user’s device for a specified period, even after closing the browser or logging out, and are activated each time the user visits the website.
Flash Cookies: Also known as Local Shared Objects (LSOs), these are used to store user preferences and settings for multimedia content, such as videos.
Web Beacons: Also called pixel tags or clear GIFs, these are small, transparent image files embedded in web pages to track user interactions with the website.
HTML5 Local Storage: This technology enables the website to store data locally on the user’s device, providing faster access and enhanced user experience.
To ensure greater transparency and convenience, below are the web addresses of the various privacy policies and instructions for managing cookies:
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/help/cookies/Facebook
Google
https://policies.google.com/?hl=en
Google Analytics
https://policies.google.com/?hl=en
The website also includes certain components transmitted by Google Analytics, a web traffic analysis service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). In this case as well, these are third-party cookies collected and managed anonymously to monitor and improve the performance of the host website (performance cookies).
Google Analytics uses “cookies” to collect and analyze information on user behavior on the website, including the user’s IP address. This information is collected by Google Analytics, which processes it to generate reports for operators regarding activities on the websites.
This website does not use (and does not allow third parties to use) Google Analytics to track or collect personally identifiable information. Google does not associate the IP address with any other data owned by Google, nor does it attempt to link an IP address with the identity of a user.
Google may also disclose this information to third parties where required by law or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. For further information, please refer to the link indicated below.
Users can selectively disable Google Analytics by installing the opt-out component provided by Google on their browser. To disable Google Analytics, please refer to the link indicated below. https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Duration of cookies
Some cookies (session cookies) remain active only until the browser is closed or the logout command is executed. Other cookies “survive” the browser’s closure and are available even during subsequent visits by the user.
These cookies are called persistent, and their duration is set by the server at the time of their creation. In some cases, an expiration date is set, while in other cases, the duration is unlimited. However, while browsing the pages of the website, interactions with sites managed by third parties may occur, which can create or modify permanent and profiling cookies.
Cookie management
Users can decide whether to accept cookies or not by adjusting their browser settings.
Please note: disabling all or some technical cookies may compromise the use of site features reserved for registered users. On the other hand, the accessibility of public content is still possible even with cookies completely disabled.
Disabling “third-party” cookies does not affect the navigability in any way. The settings can be defined specifically for different websites and web applications. Furthermore, the best browsers allow defining different settings for “first-party” and “third-party” cookies.
Here are the links to manage cookies for specific browsers:
Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=it
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/it/kb/Gestione%20dei%20cookieInternet
Safari: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1677?viewlocale=it_IT
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4577186/microsoft-edge-view-cookies-in
Opera: http://help.opera.com/Windows/10.00/it/cookies.html
Last update: 20/07/2023