Cookies policy
On this site, we use cookies in order to enable certain functions that will make your browsing more convenient. They also allow us to understand your behaviour and that of the people who visit our website to find out what interests you most and whether the layout of the content is the most appropriate. We believe that by accessing this information, which is kept anonymous, we can improve this site and make it more interesting, enjoyable and practical.
Thank you for choosing to visit us. We want your experience on the site to be as good as possible, which is why we have written this Cookie Policy as transparently as possible.
What is a Cookie?
Cookies are files containing small amounts of information that are downloaded to the users’ devices used when visiting a website. Its main purpose is to recognise the user each time they access the site and also enable us to improve the quality and usability of our website.
Cookies are essential for the operation of the Internet; they cannot damage your computer/device and, if enabled in your browser settings, they help us to identify and resolve possible malfunctions of our website.
Types of Cookies
There are different types of cookies. They all work the same way, but are slightly different:
- a) Own cookies: these are launched from our systems to your browser in order to provide you with service.
- b) Session Cookies: Session cookies only last for the duration of your visit and are deleted when you close your browser. Their main purpose is to identify the type of device, support website security and their basic functionality. They do not contain personal information that would allow us to identify an individual.
- c) Persistent or Permanent Cookies: They are stored on the hard drive of the device and our website reads them every time you visit our website; they have a specific expiry date, after which the cookie stops working. They enable us to identify your actions and preferences; analyse visits and help us understand how users get to our site and improve our services.
- d) Functionality Cookies: They enable us to remember decisions taken by the user, such as their login or identifier. The information these cookies collect is anonymised (i.e. it does not contain your name, address or other data).
- e) Technical cookies: They are used to manage page browsing and to enable certain features, such as security ones.
- f) Third Party Cookies: Third-party cookies are cookies set by a website other than our own, for example, those used by social media (such as Facebook) or external content plugins (such as Google Maps). In addition, some advertising companies use this type of file to track your visits to each site on which they advertise.
- g) Analytical Cookies: These cookies are intended for periodic maintenance and to ensure the best performance and service to users, collecting data on your activity.
- h) Customisation cookies: These are the ones that enable you to set some options of the website to your liking.
- i) Advertising cookies: They enable the management of advertising space dedicated to advertising on the site.
- j) Behavioural advertising cookies: They represent a further step compared to the previous ones. They enable personalised management of advertising space by gathering information on user behaviour and helping to decide which creative content to serve on a case-by-case basis.
By accessing the website, you expressly agree that we may use this type of cookies on your devices. If you disable cookies, your browsing experience may not be optimal and some of the features available may not work properly.
You will find the following cookies on our website:
If you would like to change your preferences, you can do so on your browser. Here are some links to help you find out how to do it: