What are cookies and how we use them
A cookie is a text file that is stored on computers, tablets, mobile phones and on any device used to browse the Internet, capable of storing the user’s browsing information and preferences. .
While browsing, we can collect information relating to the flow of traffic and visits to the pages of our website. Any information obtained through cookies will be treated and stored securely.
The purpose of using cookies is to personalize access to the website, optimizing navigation and site operation.
Types of cookie
The cookies can be classified into:
– Session Cookies : which are removed as the user closes the browser and, therefore, have a limited duration of your visit;
– Permanent cookies : which remain in the device used to browse the Internet for a specified time. These cookies have typical expiration dates and, therefore, their duration varies depending on the cookie used.
– Cookies owners and third-party cookies : depending on whether they belong to the owner of the website or to a third party.
For our websites and other online serviceswe use the following categories of cookies:
1. Strictly necessary
cookies These cookies are essential to browse our websites and use the various functions (for example, they allow the user to access the reserved area of the website).
2. Analysis cookies (so-called Analytics cookie )
In order to analyze how websites are used, we use the Google Analytics web analysis service provided by Google. In particular, Google Analytics uses cookies (both temporary and permanent) in order to collect, anonymously, information on how users use our website (including IP addresses) which will be transmitted by the browser.of the user on Google servers based in the United States. The information collected will be used by Google for the purpose of evaluating the use of the website by the user, compiling reports on the activity of the website useful for the operators of the same site and providing other services relating to the activity of the site and use of the internet. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where this is required by law or where such third parties process the aforementioned information on behalf of Google.
Please note that Google adheres to the privacy principles contained in the Safe Harbor Agreementbetween the EU and the United States which defines safe and shared rules for the processing of personal data carried out towards companies present on American territory. For more information on Safe Harbor regulations, visit the US Department of Commerce website.
Further information about the Google Analytics service and the procedures to be followed to disable cookies can be found at the following link: http://www.google.com/intl/en/analytics/privacyoverview.html .
These data do not allow the user to be personally identified: all data collected is aggregated and as such anonymous.
3. Third Party Cookies and Social Media Cookies
Some pages on our website allow you to share our content on social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
Other pages allow viewing of Youtube videos.
Still others allow viewing of the Facebook wall and Twitter timeline via widgets.
These cookies are not under our control. For more information on how the Third Party uses cookies, we recommend that you visit the Third Party’s website.
4. Use acceptance
cookies Finally, we use a cookie to accept the use of cookies.
Management of cookies
At any time, the user can refuse to accept all or some of the cookies used by this website by simply selecting the settings that allow them to be rejected on their browser .
Each browser has specific configuration instructions. Further information regarding the procedures to be followed to disable cookies can be found on the website of the browser provider .
Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=it
Mozilla Firefox: http://support.mozilla.org/it/kb/Attivare%20e%20disattivare%20i%20cookie
Internet Explorer: http://windows.microsoft.com/it-it/windows7/block-enable-or-allow-cookies
Apple Safari: http://support.apple.com/kb/PH5049
To disable only the use of Google Analytics cookies, you can use the add-on made available by Google at the following link by following the opt-out procedure indicated by Google https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl= it
By disabling cookies, it is still possible to use some parts of the website, but some services may not be usable.
Data
retention As noted above, the duration of cookies depends on their nature: session cookies expire when the user closes the browser; Persistent cookies have typical expiration dates which, with particular exceptions, do not exceed 20 years.
Google Analytics
This site uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses so-called “cookies”, small text files that are stored on your computer and that allow an analysis of the use of our site by the visitor. The information generated by the cookie about your use of our site (including your IP address) will be forwarded to a Google server in the United States (USA) and stored there. Google will use this information to analyze your use of our site, to compile reports on site activities for site managers and to provide additional services regarding the use of the site and the internet. This information can also be transferred to third parties,if applicable regulations or laws provide for it or if these third parties process data on behalf of Google. Under no circumstances will Google link your IP address with other Google data. You can refuse the installation of cookies by using the settings of your browser program; However, we would like to point out that in this case it may not be possible for you to use all the functions of this site. By using this site, you declare your consent to the processing of your data by Google in the manner and for the purposes indicated above. It should be noted that Google adheres to the privacy principles contained in the Safe Harbor agreement between the EU and the United States which defines safe and shared rules for the processing of personal data carried out towards companies in the United States.Further information about the Google Analytics service and the procedures to be followed to disable cookies can be found at the following link:http://www.google.com/intl/en/analytics/privacyoverview.html .