Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites visited by users send to their terminal (computer, tablet, smartphone), where they are stored to be retransmitted to the same websites on subsequent visits.

Cookies can be used for different purposes, including:

• Technical functionality: storing browsing preferences, user sessions, login status
• Statistical analysis: collecting aggregate information on website usage
• Profiling: tracking user behavior for personalized marketing purposes

Cookies can be:

• First-party cookies: installed directly by the visited website
• Third-party cookies: installed by domains different from the visited website (e.g., external services like Google, Facebook, etc.)

2. Types of Cookies

There are different categories of cookies, distinguished by their function and duration:

2.1 Technical Cookies

These are cookies strictly necessary for the website to function or to provide a service requested by the user. They do not require the user's prior consent according to Italian Data Protection Authority Guidelines of June 10, 2021.

This category includes:

• Browsing cookies: enable normal browsing and use of the website (e.g., storing chosen language)
• Functionality cookies: allow users to access advanced features (e.g., shopping cart, restricted areas)
• First-party analytics cookies: used to collect aggregate information on website use, assimilated to technical cookies only if used directly by the website owner to optimize the website itself

2.2 Profiling Cookies

These are cookies aimed at creating profiles related to the user to send advertising messages in line with preferences expressed during browsing.

They require the user's prior consent (Art. 122 of Italian Privacy Code and GDPR).

2.3 Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies installed by external websites (third parties) when users visit our website. They can be technical or profiling, and their processing is governed by the privacy policies of the third parties that install them.

3. Cookies Used by This Website

The Website uses exclusively technical cookies and does not use profiling cookies, neither its own nor third-party ones.

Below is the detail of cookies and tools used:

3.1 Technical Session Cookies

The Website may use technical session cookies to ensure correct navigation and use of contents. These cookies:

• Are automatically deleted when the browser is closed
• Do not track user behavior
• Do not require prior consent

3.2 Google Fonts

The Website uses Google Fonts for displaying fonts (Playfair Display and Lato). When users visit the Website, the browser downloads fonts from Google servers, transmitting:

• User's IP address
• User-Agent (browser and device information)
• Referrer (Website URL)

Google Fonts does not install cookies, but may collect browsing data. For more information: Google Fonts Privacy FAQ and Google Privacy Policy.

3.3 Absence of Other Tracking Tools

The Website does not use:

• Google Analytics or other behavioral analysis tools
• Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, or other tracking pixels
• Remarketing or retargeting cookies
• Third-party advertising cookies
• Social plugins that track browsing (e.g., Like, Share buttons)

4. Technical Cookies - No Consent Required

In accordance with the Italian Data Protection Authority Guidelines of June 10, 2021, No. 231, the technical cookies used by this Website do not require prior user consent.

Therefore, the Website does not display any cookie banner upon entry, as:

• No profiling cookies are used
• No third-party cookies are used for marketing purposes
• The only data collected is strictly necessary for the technical functioning of the Website

Users are nonetheless informed through this Cookie Policy, accessible from the footer of every page of the Website.

5. Absence of Profiling Cookies

The Website does not use profiling cookies, neither its own nor third-party ones.

This means that:

• User browsing behavior is not tracked for marketing purposes
• User profiles are not created based on browsing preferences
• Personalized advertisements are not displayed
• Remarketing or retargeting is not performed

The absence of profiling cookies ensures a high level of privacy while browsing the Website.

6. Google Fonts - Technical Details

The use of Google Fonts involves the transmission of some data to Google LLC servers (based in the United States). However, Google states that:

• Using fonts does not install cookies on the user's device
• Data collected (IP, User-Agent, Referrer) is used only to provide the font delivery service
• Data is stored temporarily for security and aggregate analysis purposes

Legal Basis for Processing

The legal basis for using Google Fonts is the legitimate interest of the Data Controller (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) to ensure proper display of content and optimal user experience.

Extra-EU Data Transfer

Since Google LLC is based in the United States, the use of Google Fonts involves a transfer of personal data to a country outside the EU. This transfer occurs in compliance with the following safeguards provided by the GDPR:

• EU-US Data Privacy Framework: Google LLC is certified under the Data Privacy Framework, adopted by the European Commission with Adequacy Decision of July 10, 2023 (Decision C(2023) 4745)
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC): Google has also adopted the Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission (Decision 2021/914)

For more information on the safeguards adopted by Google: Google Privacy Frameworks

Alternatives

Users who wish to avoid transmitting data to Google can:

• Use browser extensions that block requests to external domains (e.g., uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger)
• Disable JavaScript in the browser (with consequent reduction of Website functionality)

7. Cookie Duration

Cookies used by the Website have different durations based on their function:

7.1 Session Cookies

Any technical session cookies used are automatically deleted when the browser is closed. They do not persist on the user's device beyond the browsing session.

7.2 Persistent Cookies

The Website does not use persistent cookies that remain stored on the user's device for extended periods.

7.3 Google Fonts - Data Duration

Data transmitted to Google Fonts (IP, User-Agent, Referrer) is not stored via cookies, but is temporarily recorded in Google server logs for security and aggregate analysis purposes. Google states it retains such logs for limited periods, as described in the Google Privacy Policy.

8. Cookie Management

Since the Website uses exclusively technical cookies, prior consent is not necessary. However, users always have the right to manage their cookie preferences through their browser settings.

8.1 Disable Cookies Via Browser

All modern browsers allow disabling cookies or blocking specific cookies. Below are guides for the most popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
• Safari (macOS/iOS): Manage cookies in Safari
• Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies in Edge

8.2 Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Complete disabling of cookies could compromise some Website functionalities. In particular:

• Some pages may not be displayed correctly
• Browsing preferences will not be stored

However, since the Website only uses essential technical cookies, disabling cookies should not prevent normal use of content.

8.3 Block Google Fonts

To avoid transmitting data to Google Fonts, users can:

• Use browser extensions that block requests to external domains (e.g., uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger)
• Configure browser privacy settings to block third-party scripts

Note: Blocking Google Fonts will result in the Website being displayed with the browser's default fonts, with possible aesthetic alterations.

9. Cookie Policy Updates

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect:

• Regulatory changes regarding cookies and privacy
• Technological developments of the Website
• Introduction or removal of third-party services
• Improvements in data protection practices

In case of substantial changes, the Data Controller will communicate them via:

• Prominent notice on the Website homepage
• Update of the date at the top of this page

We recommend periodically consulting this page to stay updated on the Website's use of cookies.

10. Contact Information

For any questions or requests for clarification regarding this Cookie Policy, you can contact the Data Controller:

For exercising rights provided by the GDPR (access, rectification, erasure, etc.), please refer to the Website's Privacy Policy.