Cookie Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that sites visited by users send to their terminals, where they are stored and then transmitted back to the same sites on the next visit. Cookies from so-called “third parties,” on the other hand, are set by a website other than the one the user is visiting. This is 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 that of the site visited.
What are cookies used for?
Cookies are used for different purposes: performing computer authentication, session tracking, storing information about specific configurations regarding users accessing the server, storing preferences, etc.
What are “technical” cookies?
These are cookies that are used to perform navigation or provide a service requested by the user. They are not used for any further purposes and are normally installed directly by the website owner.
Without the use of such cookies, some operations could not be carried out or would be more complex and/or less secure, such as home banking activities (viewing account statements, bank transfers, bill payments, etc.), for which cookies, which allow the user’s identification to be made and maintained within the session, are indispensable.
Are analytics cookies “technical” cookies?
No. The Garante (see order of May 8, 2014) specified that they can be assimilated to technical cookies only if they are used for site optimization purposes directly by the site owner, who may collect information in aggregate form on the number of users and how they visit the site. Under these conditions, the same rules, regarding information and consent, apply to analytics cookies as to technical cookies.
What are “profiling” cookies?
They are the cookies used to track the user’s browsing on the web and create profiles on his tastes, habits, choices, etc. With these cookies, advertising messages can be transmitted to the user’s terminal in line with the preferences already expressed by the same user when browsing online.
Is the user’s consent required for the installation of cookies on his/her terminal?
It depends on the purposes for which the cookies are used and, therefore, whether they are “technical” or “profiling” cookies.
Users’ consent is not required for the installation of technical cookies, while it is necessary to give information (art. 13 of the Privacy Code). Profiling cookies, on the other hand, can only be installed on the user’s terminal if the user has given consent after being informed in a simplified manner.
The types of cookies we use
Essential cookies
These cookies are essential in order to allow you to move throughout the site and fully utilize its features, such as accessing the various protected areas of the site. Without these cookies some necessary services, such as filling out a form for a contest, cannot be enjoyed.
Cookie |
Duration |
Description |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertising |
11 months |
The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record user consent for cookies in the “Advertising” category. |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics |
11 months |
This cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user’s consent for cookies in the “Analytics” category. |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary |
11 months |
This cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Cookies are used to store user consent for cookies in the “Required” category. |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-others |
11 months |
This cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user’s consent for cookies in the “Other” category. |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance |
11 months |
This cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user’s consent for cookies in the “Performance” category. |
| viewed_cookie_policy |
11 months |
The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not the user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data. |
Performance cookie
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze key Web site performance indices that help provide a better user experience for visitors.
Cookie |
Duration |
Description |
_gat |
1 minute |
This cookie is installed by Google Universal Analytics to limit the request rate and thus limit data collection on high-traffic sites. |
Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on the metrics of number of visitors, bounce rate, source of traffic, etc.
Cookie |
Duration |
Description |
| _ga |
2 years |
The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session, and campaign data and also tracks site usage for the site analytics report. The cookie stores the information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors. |
| _gid |
1 day |
Installed by Google Analytics, the _gid cookie stores information about how visitors use a Web site, while also creating an analytical report of Web site performance. Some of the data that is collected includes the number of visitors, their origin, and the pages they visit anonymously. |
You can prevent Google from tracking a cookie that is generated due to and related to your use of this website (including your IP address) and processing that data by downloading and installing this browser plugin : https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Advertising cookies
Advertising cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across Web sites and collect information to deliver personalized ads.
Cookie |
Duration |
Description |
| fr |
3 months |
Facebook sets this cookie to show relevant ads to users by tracking user behavior on the Web, on sites that have Facebook pixels or Facebook social plug-ins. |
| _fbp |
3 months |
This cookie is set by Facebook to display advertisements on Facebook or a digital platform powered by Facebook advertising, after visiting the website. |
How to block cookies
Internet Explorer
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the browser
- Select the “Internet Options” item, then click on the “Privacy” tab and then the “Advanced” button
- Place a check mark next to “Replace Automatic Cookie Handling” and select “Block” under both “Web site cookies” and “Third-party cookies” to disable the respective cookies
- Then click on “Ok”
NB. To allow cookies only from certain sites, click the “Sites” button, type in the url of the desired site, and click “Allow.”
To enable the “Do Not Track” feature, click on the gear icon in the upper right corner, select the “Security” item > “Enable Do Not Track Requests” from the menu that appears, and click the “Enable” button in the window that opens.
Google Chrome
- Click on the menu icon in the upper right corner of the browser
- Select the “Settings” item, then click on the “Show advanced settings” item and then the “Content settings” button
- Place a check mark next to “Prevent sites from setting data” and/or next to “Block third-party cookies and data from sites”
- Then click on “Finish”
NB. To allow cookies only from certain sites, click the “Manage Exceptions” button, type in the url of the desired site, click “Allow” and then “Finish.”
To enable the “Do Not Track” feature, go back to the “Settings” menu > “Show Advanced Settings” in Chrome and put a check mark on the “Send a “Do Not Track” request with your browsing traffic.”
Firefox
- Click on the menu icon in the upper right corner of the browser
- Select the “Options” item, then click on the “Privacy” tab
- In the “History settings” drop-down menu, select “Use custom settings” and uncheck the “Accept cookies from sites” option. If, on the other hand, you want to block cookies only for third-party sites, set the “Accept third-party cookies” drop-down menu to “Never”
NB. To enable the “Do Not Track” feature, go back to the “Options” menu > “Privacy” in Firefox and put a check mark on the “Require sites not to do any tracking.”
Safari
- Select the “Preferences” item from the Safari menu at the top left of the browser
- Select the “Privacy” item, then click on the “Always block” checkmark
- Alternatively, if you wish to allow cookies on a single website: visit that website, go back to your browser’s privacy settings and check the box next to “Allow only from current website”
NB. To enable the “Do Not Track” feature, go back to the “Safari menu” > “Preferences” > “Privacy” and put a check mark on “Ask Web sites not to track me.”
Blocking cookies on Android mobile devices
- Chrome
- Click on the “Menu” button in the upper right corner of the browser
- Select the “Settings” item, then click on the “Content Settings” item and remove the check mark from “Accept Cookies”
NB. To activate the “Do Not Track” feature, go instead to “Settings” > “Privacy,” click on the “Do Not Track” button, and move the toggle in the upper right corner to ON.
- Firefox
- Click on the “Menu” button in the upper right corner of the browser
- Select the “Settings” item, then click on the “Cookies” item and put the checkmark on “Disabled” in case you want to disable them totally, otherwise on “Active, excluding third party” if you want to disable cookies only for third-party sites.
NB. To activate the “Do Not Track” feature, click instead on the “Tracking” item and choose the “Require sites to not track” option from the box that opens.
Blocking cookies on Apple mobile devices
- Select the “Settings” item from the iOS menu found on the home screen
- Select the Safari icon from the menu that pops up
- Under “Block Cookies,” put a check mark on the “Always Block” option to disable cookies completely
NB. To activate the “Do Not Track” feature, go back to the “Settings” menu > “Safari” and set the toggle for “Do Not Track” to “ON”.
Cookies used by the Facebook Pixel
This site uses this third-party Cookie that allows tracking conversion to advertising. In-depth links.
Facebook Conversion Pixels. Facebook’s Conversion Pixels serve the following purpose: Using the Conversion Tracking Pixel Tool, a JavaScript code is created and added to the Web site. This code places a 1×1 pixel, nearly invisible image on the Web site that sends a message to Facebook when someone visits the site or performs an action. When a person loads the page in question, the code tells Facebook that a conversion has taken place. Facebook then compares the conversion event with the group of people who viewed and/or clicked on the ad, allowing it to provide the site owner with useful information to determine the return on his or her advertising investment. Conversion tracking also helps show ads to people who are likely to convert on Facebook. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/.