Extended information on cookies

What are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that sites send and store in your browser – internet access system – and which are transmitted back to the same sites on your next visit. Cookies are not programs, they do not contain viruses or software harmful to your computer. Some cookies are technically indispensable for the functioning of the site as some operations could not be performed without the use of cookies.

Cookies may be managed directly by the site owner or be provided by third parties, i.e. sites or web servers other than the one you are visiting.

Depending on their features and functions cookies may remain in your browser for different periods of time. Session cookies last only for the time of your visit to the site, when you close the session they are automatically removed from your browser. Persistent cookies remain in your browser’s memory until a set expiry date.

Types of Cookies

According to current Italian legislation, the use of technical cookies does not require the express consent of the user.

These are cookies that are indispensable for the operation of the site or necessary to perform activities requested by the user.

The Italian Data Protection Authority has included among the technical cookies (cf. Prov. Gen. ‘Identification of the simplified modalities for information and acquisition of consent for the use of cookies – 8 May 2014‘ ) :

  • Browsing cookies: they ensure normal navigation and use of the website, save preferences and optimise the browsing experience.
  • Analytics cookies: acquire statistical information in aggregate form on the number of users and how they visit the site.
  • Functionality cookies: they allow the user to navigate according to a set of selected criteria (e.g. language, products selected for purchase…) in order to improve the service provided to the user.

There are also profiling cookies aimed at creating profiles relating to the user and used, for example, in order to send advertising messages in line with the preferences expressed during web browsing. The use of such cookies requires the user’s authorisation.

Cookies used by this site

  • Technical navigation cookies
  • Functionality cookies
  • Analytics cookies that allow us to understand how the site is used by users: the information is processed in aggregate form.
  • Third-party cookies used for purposes specific to those third parties. We cannot have specific control over these parties and their cookies. Please refer to the cookie policies of the services listed below for information on their features, how they work and to give your specific consent.

Third-party cookies used by this site

  • Google Analytics (Google Inc.)
    This is a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google uses the Personal Data collected to track and examine the use of this online space, compile reports and share them with other services developed by Google. Google may use Personal Data to contextualise and personalise ads in its advertising network.
    Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
    Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy Opt Out (http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/)
  • Facebook Ads conversion tracking (Facebook pixel) (Facebook Ireland Ltd)
    The Facebook Ads conversion tracking (Facebook pixel) is a statistics service provided by Facebook Ireland Ltd that links data from the Facebook ad network with actions taken within this website. The Facebook pixel monitors conversions that can be attributed to Facebook Ads, Instagram, and the Audience Network.
    Personal data processed: Usage Data and Tracking Tool.
    Place of processing: United States – Ireland – Privacy Policy.
  • Google Ads conversion tracking (Google Ireland Limited)
    Google Ads conversion tracking is a statistical service provided by Google Ireland Limited that links data from the Google Ads ad network with actions taken within this Website.
    Personal data processed: Usage Data and Tracking Tool.
    Place of processing: United States – Ireland – Privacy Policy
  • LinkedIn Conversion Tracking (LinkedIn Insight Tag) (LinkedIn Corporation)
    LinkedIn Conversion Tracking (LinkedIn Insight Tag) is a statistical and behavioural targeting service provided by LinkedIn Corporation that links data from the LinkedIn ad network with actions taken within this Website. The LinkedIn Insight Tag tracks conversions that can be attributed to LinkedIn ads and allows targeting of groups of Users based on their previous use of this Website.
    Personal Data Processed: Usage Data, Device Information and Tracking Tool.
    Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.

How to manage Cookies with Major Browsers

You can also authorise, block, or delete (all or part of) cookies through the specific functions of your browser. If all or some of the cookies are disabled, it is possible that the site may be unavailable, that certain services or functions of the site may not be available or may not function properly, and/or you may be forced to change or manually enter certain information or preferences each time you visit the site.

For more information on how to set preferences on the use of cookies via your browser, please consult the relevant instructions by clicking on the links below:

Google Chrome

Mozilla Firefox

Apple Safari

Microsoft Windows Explorer

The information is provided only for the website in question and not for any other websites consulted by the user through links. For further information on the processing of personal data pursuant to Art. 13 of Legislative Decree 196/2003 – Privacy Code, see the relevant Privacy Policy.