COOKIE POLICY
- Introduction
This Cookie Policy describes how cookies and other tracking tools are used by the website of Studio Giusti di Valeria Giusti (hereinafter, the “Data Controller”).
This notice forms an integral part of the Privacy Policy available on the website and is provided pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), Legislative Decree 196/2003, as amended by Legislative Decree 101/2018, and in compliance with the Guidelines of the Italian Data Protection Authority regarding cookies and other tracking tools.
- What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that websites send to the user’s device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device) where they are stored to be subsequently retransmitted to the same websites during subsequent visits.
Cookies enable improved browsing experience, store certain user preferences, ensure the proper functioning of the website and, in some cases, collect statistical information on the use of services.
Other tracking tools may also be used which, while not technically cookies, perform similar functions.
- Which cookies this website uses
This website uses exclusively the categories of cookies described below.
Technical cookies
Technical cookies are necessary to enable navigation on the website and ensure the proper functioning of its features.
They allow, for example, to maintain an active browsing session, store user preferences, manage authentication in the restricted area, ensure the proper functioning of contact forms, and guarantee browsing security.
The use of such cookies does not require user consent pursuant to Article 122 of Legislative Decree 196/2003. 196/2003.
Technical cookies include those generated by WordPress and the plugins installed for the website’s operation, including:
- WP Customer Area, used for managing the restricted area and authentication of authorized users;
- WooCommerce, employed exclusively as a technical component for assigning roles to registered users and not used for e-commerce activities;
- WPML, necessary for managing multilingual versions of the website;
- Contact Form 7, essential for the operation of the contact form.
Anti-spam system
To prevent automated sending of unwanted communications, the WP Armour Honeypot system is used.
This system operates through protection techniques integrated into the website and does not use user profiling tools or third-party CAPTCHA services based on behavioral analysis.
Analytics cookies
The website uses Google Analytics 4 exclusively with prior user consent.
The service is configured through Google Site Kit and is used solely for the purpose of collecting aggregate statistical information on website usage, such as the number of visits, pages viewed, time spent, type of device used, browser employed, and approximate geographic information.
The data collected is used exclusively to analyze website traffic and improve its content and performance.
Google Analytics is activated only after the user has given consent through the cookie banner.
The Data Controller does not use data collected through Google Analytics for profiling activities or to make automated decisions regarding users.
- Consent management
Upon first access to the website, a dedicated banner is displayed that allows the user to:
- accept all cookies;
- reject non-essential cookies;
- select the categories of cookies they wish to authorize.
The user may modify or withdraw consent at any time by accessing the cookie preference management panel available on the website.
Continuing to browse without having given consent does not result in the installation of cookies that require prior user consent.
- Third-party cookies
The use of the Google Analytics 4 service involves the processing of certain data by Google LLC, as the service provider.
For more information on data processing carried out by Google, please consult the relevant documentation available on the provider’s website.
- Data transfer to third countries
The use of services provided by Google may involve the transfer of personal data to countries located outside the European Economic Area.
Such processing takes place in compliance with the provisions contained in Articles 44 et seq. of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the safeguards adopted by the service provider.
- Managing cookies through the browser
The user may at any time configure their browser to accept, reject, or delete cookies already installed.
Disabling technical cookies may compromise the proper functioning of the website or prevent the use of certain features, including access to the restricted area.
- List of cookies
The updated list of cookies actually installed by the website, indicating the name, category, purpose, provider, and duration, may be consulted at any time through the cookie banner preference panel.
Since the website uses plugins and services that may be updated over time, this list is automatically kept up to date by the consent management system installed on the website.
- Rights of the data subject
With regard to the processing of personal data carried out through cookies, the user may exercise at any time the rights recognized by Articles 15-22 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, including the right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, objection, and withdrawal of consent previously given.
To exercise these rights, please contact the Data Controller at the email address info@valeriagiusti.it.
The user also has the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority pursuant to Article 77 of the GDPR.
- Updates to the Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be modified or updated over time, including as a result of regulatory changes, technological developments, or variations in the services used by the website.
Users are therefore invited to consult it periodically.