Privacy policy and cookie policy for website visitors

Dear user,

Thank you for visiting our website (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”). In this document, you will find all the information you need to understand the purposes and methods of processing your personal data as a visitor (hereinafter referred to as the “User”), as well as any other information required by Article 13 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (“GDPR”).

This policy applies only to this Site and not to other websites, portals, sections/pages/spaces linked to it, owned by third parties or Italiaonline S.p.A., for which reference should be made to their respective policies.

1. Who is the data controller?

The Data Controller is Italiaonline S.p.A., with registered office in Assago (MI), via del Bosco Rinnovato, 8, 20057 (hereinafter, “Italiaonline”) and can be contacted by email at info@italiaonline.it or by fax at the toll-free number +39 800 011412. The Data Controller has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in accordance with Articles 37 et seq. of the GDPR, who can be contacted using the following contact form.

2. What type of data do we process?

a) Browsing data

The computer systems and software procedures used to operate this website acquire, during normal operation and for the duration of the connection only, certain data that is then implicitly transmitted in the use of Internet communication protocols.
This information is not collected for the purpose of associating it with users but, by its very nature, could, through processing and association with data held by third parties, allow users to be identified. Italiaonline processes your browsing data in order to monitor the technical functioning and performance of the Website, to understand how to improve its services and develop them. This data is necessary to ensure the provision of the Website and will be kept for a period of 60 days.

b) Cookie

This Website uses cookies or markers, which are technically packets of information sent by a web server (in this case, by this Website) to the User’s browser and stored by the latter on their device (personal computer, tablet, mobile phone, etc.) and automatically sent back to the server each time the Website is accessed.

3. What categories of cookies are used on the website?

The cookies used on the Website are technical cookies: these are cookies that are necessary to allow the user to browse the Website and use its features. Without these cookies, some services or features on could not be provided, and browsing the Website would not be easy and functional.

Technical cookies are used, for example, to keep the session open even when you visit other pages, or to ensure certain security measures on the Website and monitor its correct functioning.

Technical cookies can be divided into two categories:

  • browsing cookies: these cookies ensure the normal use of the Site and are usually session cookies, which are automatically deleted when you close your browser; these cookies are necessary for the functioning of the Site and cannot be disabled in our systems. If you refuse these cookies by changing your browser settings, we cannot guarantee the functioning and performance of the Website during your visit.
  • functionality cookies: these cookies allow you to navigate the Website according to a series of selected criteria (e.g., language, preferred service options, or country of origin) in order to improve the services and make the information provided on the Website more relevant. These are persistent cookies, which remain on the user’s device even after the browser is closed, until the expiry date set for each cookie (typically from two months to two years) or until they are deleted by the user. If you refuse these cookies, you will not be able to use the above-mentioned navigation features, which may impact the performance of the Site and your browsing experience.

Technical cookies are not used for purposes other than those mentioned above.

You can disable technical cookies through your browser settings, as specified below in this cookie policy; however, disabling these cookies may compromise the proper navigation and functionality of the Site.

Below is a list of the technical cookies used on the Website:

4. Managing cookies through browser settings

By default, almost all web browsers are set to automatically accept cookies. By changing the settings of the browser used, the user can decide to make the installation of any type of cookie subject to their prior consent or to prevent its installation altogether. The configuration of each browser is different. Below are more detailed instructions for managing cookies by the user for the most popular browsers. Browser manufacturers may update or change the links below from time to time, so it is recommended that you always check the instructions provided by the manufacturers of the browsers you use to understand how to set cookies.

To delete cookies from the Internet browser on your smartphone/tablet, please refer to the device’s user manual.

Google Chrome

Microsoft Edge

Firefox

Safari

Opera

You can also visit www.aboutcookies.org, which contains comprehensive information on how to prevent cookies from being installed on a wide range of desktop browsers.

In any case, we recommend that users check their browser settings from time to time, also in order to be aware of any changes made to them by their respective providers, which are independent of Italiaonline.

5. Changes to the cookie policy

This cookie policy may be subject to change over time, including in connection with the entry into force of new industry regulations, the updating or provision of new services, or technological innovations. Such changes will be communicated via the Website.

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