Cookies are small text files that websites visited by the user send and record on their computer or mobile device, and are then sent back to the same websites on their next visit. Thanks to cookies the website remembers the user’s actions and preferences (such as login data, preferred language, font size, other display settings, etc.) so that they do not need to be set again when the user returns to the website or navigates through its pages. Cookies are therefore used to perform authentication, track sessions and store information about the activity of the users who log into a site and may also contain a unique identifier that allows the user’s navigation in the website to be tracked for statistical or advertising purposes. While navigating a site, the user may also receive cookies on their computer or mobile device from websites or web servers other than that which they are visiting (so-called "third-party" cookies). Certain operations may not be performed without using cookies, which in some cases are therefore technically required for the website to work.
There are several types of cookies, depending on their features and functions, and these may remain in the user's computer or mobile device for different periods of time: so-called session cookies, which are automatically deleted when the browser is closed; so-called persistent cookies, which remain on the user’s device until a preset expiry date.
Based on current legislation in Italy, specific user consent is not always required for cookies to be used. In particular, so-called “technical” cookies, i.e. those used solely to send information over an electronic communications network, do not require such consent, or do so to the extent strictly required to deliver a service specifically requested by the user. In other words, these cookies are essential for the website to work or to perform services requested by the user.
Among technical cookies, which do not require specific consent to be used, the Italian Data Protection Authority (see Gen. Prov. “Identification of simplified procedures for information and acquisition of consent to the use of cookies - 8 May 2014”) also includes:
Vice versa, prior user consent is required for so-called profiling cookies – those aimed at creating user-related profiles and used to send advertising messages consistent with the preferences expressed by the user in their internet browsing.
This website uses all the above mentioned types of cookies, also to improve user experience and the content offered, as well as to understand how the users navigate the site..
In particular, this website uses:
The information obtained by this website through cookies is not used to identify the users. Cookies are not used for purposes other than those described above.
For more information on processing of personal data pursuant to Art. 13 of Legislative Decree 196/2003 –Privacy code – see the appropriate privacy disclaimer.
The user may select which cookies to allow through the relevant procedure set out below, and authorise, block or delete cookies (in whole or in part) also through the specific functions of their browser: however, should all or some cookies be disabled, the website may not be accessible or certain website services or features may not be available or may not work properly and/or the user may need to edit or manually enter some information or preferences every time they visit the website.
For more information on how to set the preferences on the use of cookies through your browser, you may refer to the relevant instructions:
For general information of a legal nature on this site and on its use, see the "Terms of Use" of the website. For information on the processing of personal data by this website see the specific “Privacy Disclaimer” of the website.
User options and specific indications on which cookies to authorise are provided below.
The user is informed that not allowing technical cookies may hinder website use, its contents being displayed and the relevant services being provided. Blocking functional cookies may cause certain services or features of the website not to be available or not to work properly, and the user may need to edit or manually enter some information or preferences every time they visit the website.
Website operability is not affected if no consent is given to the other cookies indicated (analytics or profiling).
Besides using this procedure, the user may also block or delete cookies (in whole or in part) through the specific functions of their browser (in this respect, refer to the above).
The choices made by the user in relation to the website’s cookies will also be recorded in a special cookie, the features of which are set out in the specific cookie table. However, in some circumstances said cookie might not work properly: in such cases, the user is recommended to delete the unwanted cookies and to prevent their use also through the features of their browsers.
User preferences with respect to cookies must be reset if different devices or browsers are used to access the site.
They do not require prior consent by the user to be used.
strictly necessary for the website to work or to allow the user to access the content and services requested.
used to understand how the website is used by users. No user identity information or personal information is collected with these cookies. The information is processed in aggregate form and anonymously.
used to enable specific functions of the website and a number of selected criteria (e.g. language, products selected for purchase) in order to improve the service provided.
CAUTION: disabling technical and/or functional cookies may cause the website not to be accessible or certain services or features of the website not to be available or not to work properly, and the user may need to edit or manually enter some information or preferences every time they visit the website.
They require prior consent by the user to be used.
Profiling cookies, including of third-parties, are cookies aimed at creating user-related profiles and used to send advertising messages consistent with the preferences expressed by the user in their internet browsing.
Cookies from websites or web servers other than that which hosts this website, used for the specific purposes of said third parties. This website cannot perform specific control on these entities and their cookies. To obtain information on these cookies and their characteristics and operation and to give the specific consent use the links in the above table of cookies or contact the third-parties directly. Third-party cookie use may usually be blocked by the user also through the specific option found in your browser: see the relevant instructions above.