COOKIE POLICY

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1. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small file made up of letters and numbers that is downloaded to your device when you visit certain websites. Cookies allow websites to recognize the user's device and optimize the browsing experience. The main function of cookies on our website is to make it easier to use, by remembering your settings and preferences.

1. Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies and similar technologies for various purposes, including:

• Authentication: Keeping you logged in to the site.

• Remembering preferences: Storing your chosen options (language, privacy preferences, etc.).

• Service provision: Ensuring access to features and services you have opted for.

• Analytics and Performance: Monitoring site usage for continuous improvements.

• Marketing: Evaluating the impact of our advertising campaigns.

• Security: Protection against fraud and cyber attacks.

1. Types of cookies we use:

Our cookies fall into two broad categories:

• “First-party” cookies: Cookies implemented directly by us on the site.

• “Third-party” cookies: Cookies placed by third-party services, whose functionalities we use (e.g. Google Analytics, marketing platforms).

Note: We do not have access to cookies placed by third parties and they cannot access our cookies. The use of cookies by third parties is strictly governed by their privacy policy.

1. Cookie duration:

• Session cookies: They are automatically deleted when you close your browser (e.g. Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Safari).

• Persistent cookies: They remain stored on the device even after closing the browser, for a preset period, visible in the cookie settings.

1. Categories of cookies used:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the basic functioning of the site, such as authentication and access to secure areas.

• Analysis cookies: They help us understand how you use the site, to improve performance and correct any errors (e.g. pages viewed, session duration).

• Functional cookies: Allows the storage of personal preferences, such as language or display settings, to improve your user experience.

• Marketing cookies: Used to track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and to personalize the ads displayed based on your online behavior (e.g. the number of users who accessed an advertisement).