Extended information on the use of cookies
Use of cookies
Cookies are short fragments of text (letters and/or numbers) that allow the web server to store information on the client (the browser) to be reused during the same visit to the site (session cookies) or afterwards, even days later (persistent cookies).
Cookies are stored, based on user preferences, by the individual browser on the specific device used (computer, tablet, smartphone).
Similar technologies, such as, for example, web beacons, transparent GIFs and all forms of local storage introduced with HTML5, can be used to collect information on user behavior and the use of services.
In the remainder of this document we will refer to cookies and all similar technologies by simply using the term "cookie".
Types of Cookies
Based on the characteristics and use of cookies, we can distinguish different categories:
Strictly necessary cookies. These are cookies that are essential for the proper functioning of the sites and are used to manage login and access to restricted functions of the site. The duration of these cookies is generally limited to the work session (once the browser is closed they are deleted), but in some cases and without any type of notice, longer-lasting cookies can also be used (with a 30-day expiry) aimed at recognizing, for that period, the visitor's computer through an alpha-numeric code generated at the first access session, in order to show them the result of the test carried out by the user. Disabling them compromises the use of services accessible by login. The public part of the sites normally remains usable.
Analysis and performance cookies. These are cookies used to collect and analyze site traffic and usage anonymously. These cookies, without identifying the user, allow, for example, to detect if the same user returns to connect at different times. They also allow for monitoring the system and improving its performance and usability. Disabling these cookies can be done without any loss of functionality.
Profiling cookies. These are permanent cookies used to identify (anonymously and otherwise) user preferences and improve their browsing experience.
Third-party cookies
By browsing the web, you may receive cookies both from the site visited ("first-party"), and from sites managed by other organizations ("third-party"). A notable example is represented by the presence of "social plugins" for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. These are parts of the visited page generated directly by the aforementioned sites and integrated into the page of the host site. The most common use of social plugins is aimed at sharing content on social networks.
The presence of these social plugins involves the transmission of cookies to and from all sites managed by third parties. The management of information collected by "third parties" is governed by the relative information to which we ask you to refer. To ensure greater transparency and convenience, the web addresses of the different information notices and methods for managing cookies are shown below.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policies/cookies/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy
Google: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
Google Analytics
The sites also include certain components transmitted by Google Analytics, a web traffic analysis service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Also in this case, these are third-party cookies collected and managed anonymously to monitor and improve the performance of the host site (performance cookies).
Google Analytics uses "cookies" to collect and analyze information on website usage behavior (including the user's IP address) in an anonymous form. This information is collected by Google Analytics, which processes it in order to draw up reports for the operators regarding the activities on the websites themselves. This site does not use (and does not allow third parties to use) Google's analysis tool to monitor or collect personal identification information. Google does not associate the IP address with any other data held by Google nor does it try to link an IP address with the identity of a user. Google may also communicate this information to third parties where required by law or where such third parties process the aforementioned information on behalf of Google.
For more information, please refer to the link below: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
The user can selectively disable the action of Google Analytics by installing the opt-out component provided by Google on their browser. To disable the action of Google Analytics, please refer to the link below: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Cookie duration
Some cookies (session cookies) remain active only until the browser is closed or the logout command is executed. Other cookies "survive" the closing of the browser and are also available in subsequent visits by the user.
These cookies are called persistent and their duration is set by the server at the time of their creation. In some cases a deadline is set, in other cases the duration is unlimited.
However, by browsing the pages of the websites, you may interact with sites managed by third parties that can create or modify permanent and profiling cookies.
How to disable cookies via browser configuration
If you would like to learn more about how your browser stores cookies during your navigation, please follow these links on the websites of the respective providers.
| Mozilla Firefox | https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer |
| Google Chrome | https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=it |
| Microsoft Edge / Internet Explorer | https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/delete-and-manage-cookies-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d |
| Safari (Mac) | https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac |
| Safari on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch | https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265 |