Introduction
Cookies are small text files sent to the User's device (computer, smartphone or tablet) while browsing a website. These files are stored in the browser and allow the site to recognize the User on subsequent visits or to collect information about their browsing experience.
Types of cookies used
The Site may use the following categories of cookies:
Technical cookies
- Necessary for the functioning of the Site and for access to specific features (e.g. login or session management).
- They do not require the User's consent where provided for by applicable law.
Preference cookies
- They allow the settings selected by the User (e.g. language or geographic area) to be stored to improve the browsing experience.
- They may require consent depending on the applicable legislation.
Analytics cookies
- They collect information about the use of the Site (e.g. pages visited, time spent).
- Consent may not be necessary if the data are anonymized; otherwise it is required.
Marketing and profiling cookies
- They provide personalized content or advertising based on the User's preferences.
- They require the User's explicit consent where provided for by law.
Third-party cookies
- Some cookies are managed by third parties (e.g. analytics providers or social networks); their respective privacy policies apply.
Purposes of using cookies
The cookies on the Site are used to:
- ensure the correct functioning of the Site;
- improve the User's browsing experience;
- collect Site usage statistics, where permitted by applicable law;
- offer personalized content or advertising, where the User has given their consent.
Managing cookies
Consent: on first access to the Site, a banner may be displayed allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential ones or customize your preferences, in compliance with applicable law.
Changing preferences: the User can change or withdraw consent at any time through the Site's dedicated features (e.g. "Cookie" link or button, where available), also accessible in the Cookie Settings section.
Browser control: most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences: delete stored ones, block the installation of new cookies, etc. Below are the references for the main browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
- Microsoft Edge
Disabling technical cookies may compromise the correct functioning of some features of the Site.
Data transfer
Some cookies may involve the transfer of personal data to countries outside the European Union. In such cases, the Controller ensures that these transfers take place in compliance with the GDPR, through Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other recognized safeguards.
User's rights
The User can exercise the rights provided for by the GDPR, including:
- request access to their data;
- request the deletion of cookies and related data, where applicable;
- object to the use of profiling or marketing cookies, where provided for.
To exercise their rights, you can use the contact details indicated in the Contacts section of this Cookie Policy or consult the Privacy Policy.
Changes to the Cookie Policy
The Controller reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy to reflect regulatory or functional developments. Please consult this page periodically to check for any updates.
Contacts
Bastioni di Porta Nuova, 21
20121 Milano (IT)
P.IVA: IT12924730968
Email: info@sic-italia.com
