Cookies are short pieces of text (letters and/or numbers) that allow the web server to store information on the client (the browser) to be reused during the same visit to the site (session cookies) or later, even after several days (persistent cookies). Cookies are stored, according to 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 on user behaviour and use of services.
In the rest of this document, we will refer to cookies and all similar technologies simply as “cookies”.

Types of cookies

First-party cookies: these are cookies that belong to the publisher’s website that created them. They are set by the website visited by the user, whose address appears in the URL window. Their use allows the website to function efficiently and to track visitor behaviour patterns.

Strictly necessary cookies: these cookies are essential for the website to function properly and are used, for example, to manage login and access to restricted areas of the website. The duration of these cookies is strictly limited to the work session (they are deleted when the browser is closed).

Analysis and performance cookies: these cookies are used to collect and analyse traffic and use of the website anonymously. Although these cookies do not identify the user, they allow us to detect, for example, whether the user returns to the website at different times. They also allow us to monitor the system and improve its performance and usability. These cookies can be disabled without any loss of functionality.

Profiling cookies: these are permanent cookies used to identify (anonymously or otherwise) user preferences and improve their browsing experience. The website does not use cookies of this type.

Third-party cookies: when visiting a website, you may receive cookies from both the website you are visiting (‘owners’) and websites managed by other organisations (‘third parties’). A notable example is the presence of ‘social plugins’ for Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn. These are parts of the page visited that are generated directly by the aforementioned sites and integrated into the host site’s page. The most common use of social plugins is to share content on social networks.

Google Analytics: these are components transmitted by Google Analytics, a web traffic analysis service provided by Google, Inc. (‘Google’). Again, these are third-party cookies collected and managed to monitor and improve the performance of the host site (performance cookies).

Google Analytics uses ‘cookies’ to collect and analyse information on website usage behaviour (including the user’s IP address). This information is collected by Google Analytics, which processes it for the purpose of compiling reports for website operators regarding website activity. For further information, please refer to the link below: https://www.google.it/policies/privacy/partners/

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 below:  https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Some of the pages you visit may also collect information using “pixel tags” (also known as “clear gifs”), which may be shared with third parties who directly assist in promotional activities and website development.

Cookie duration

Some cookies (session cookies) remain active only until the browser is closed or the logout command is executed. Other cookies “survive” the closure of the browser and are also available during subsequent visits by the user. They are therefore ‘persistent’ and their duration is set by the server at the time of their creation. In some cases, an expiry date is set, while in others the duration is unlimited. When browsing the pages of the website, you may interact with websites managed by third parties that may create or modify permanent and profiling cookies.

Cookie management

Users can decide whether to accept cookies by using their browser settings. Please note: completely or partially disabling technical cookies may compromise the use of the website’s features. Disabling third-party cookies does not affect navigation in any way.

The setting can be defined specifically for different websites and web applications. In addition, the best browsers allow you to define different settings for “proprietary” and “third-party” cookies.

Without prejudice to the foregoing, we inform you that you can use Your Online Choices. Through this service, you can manage the tracking preferences of most advertising tools. The Owner therefore recommends that Users use this resource in addition to the information provided in this document. If you use different devices to view and access websites (e.g. computers, smartphones, tablets, etc.), you must ensure that each browser on each device is adjusted to reflect your cookie preferences.