COOKIE​ POLICY

Use of cookies

Cookies are lines of text that act as computer tracks sent by a server (in this case, the server of this Site) to the appliance of a user (generally to the Internet browser) when he/she accesses a given page on a website; cookies are automatically stored by the browser of the user and retransmitted to the server that generated them each time the user accesses the same Internet page. In this way, for example, cookies enable and/or facilitate the access to some Internet pages to improve the navigation of the user, or allow the storage of pages visited and other specific information, such as for example pages viewed more frequently, connection errors, etc. Therefore, for a facilitated and complete usage of this Site, it would be advisable for the users to configure their browser to accept the reception of these cookies.

Browsers are often set to automatically accept cookies. However, users can change the default configuration in order to disable or delete cookies (each time or once and for all), with the consequence that the optimal use of some areas of the site may be prevented. Users can also check the modalities and types of cookies that are stored on their browser by changing the cookie settings in their browser. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Cookie types and management

A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer if you agree. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer’s hard drive.
We use the following cookies:
Strictly necessary cookies. They are necessary for operation of the website and use of its functions, They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services. Therefore disabling these cookies prevents such activities.

Analytical/Performance cookies. They allow us to gather information on the efficiency of the responses of a website to anonymous users’ requests, with the only purpose of improving the website functions; for example, what pages are most frequently visited by the user, errors or delays in the delivery of web pages, recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it.

Please note that on this website, Google Analytics is supplemented by “gat._anonymizeIp();” to ensure anonymized collection of IP addresses (IP masking).

The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. This website anonymizes IP addresses and your IP address will be truncated by Google within a EU member state or other EEA state before being transmitted to the US. Only in exceptional situations will your full IP address be transmitted to Google servers in the United States and truncated there. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. You can also prevent Google from collecting information (including your IP address) via cookies and processing this information by downloading this browser plugin and installing it.
Further information concerning the terms and conditions of use and data privacy can be found at the Google Analytics Terms of Service or at the Google Analytics Privacy Overview.

Disabling cookies (‘opt-out’):

You block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including strictly necessary cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our Site.

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