COOKIE POLICY
No personal data of users is acquired by the site in this regard. Cookies are not used to transmit personal information, nor are so-called persistent cookies of any type used, i.e. systems for tracking users. The use of so-called session cookies (which are not stored permanently on the user’s computer and are deleted when the browser is closed) is strictly limited to the transmission of session identifiers (consisting of random numbers generated by the server) needed to allow safe and efficient use of the website. The so-called session cookies used on this site avoid the need to use other IT techniques that could compromise the users’ browsing privacy and do not allow the acquisition of personal identification data.
1.1 What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files sent from a server to a user’s device (usually the Internet browser) when they page on a website is visited. Cookies allow the web server to store information which can be reused during the user’s visit to the website (session cookies) or later (persistent cookies).
Cookies facilitate browsing through the website, saving the pages visited and other specific information, such as most frequently visited pages, connection errors etc..
Cookies are stored according to user preferences by the individual browser on the specific device used (computer, tablet, smartphone).
Browsers (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari etc.) are usually set to automatically accept cookies. Users may modify the predefined settings and disable or delete cookies, doing so can however impede optimum use of some areas of the website. Consequently, for optimum use of this website the user is advised to configure his/her browser to accept cookies.
Furthermore, when browsing users may receive cookies on their device sent by other websites (so-called third party cookies). These cookies are set directly by the managers of these websites and are used for the purposes and in the ways defined by the same.
1.2 Cookie management
Based on their characteristics and use, cookies can be divided into the following categories:
Technical cookies
These cookies are necessary for browsing through a website and for the use of its functions, for example they ensure pages are displayed correctly or allow access to restricted areas. Consequently, disabling these cookies will inhibit said activities.
They are not used for any other purposes and can be subdivided into:
– browser cookies or session cookies: these guarantee normal browsing and use of the website;
– functional cookies, which allow the user to browse through the website based on a series of selected functions (e.g. language selection) in order to enhance the user’s browsing experience.
Performance cookies
These collect information on the efficiency of the website’s response to user requests in an anonymous format and only for the purpose of improving website functions; for example, which pages are most frequently visited by the user and whether or not there have been any errors or slowing down in the delivery of the web pages.
Profile cookies
Profile cookies aim to create profiles relative to the user and are used for the purpose of sending advertising messages in line with the preferences shown by the user when browsing on-line.
THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT USE PROFILE COOKIES
1.3 Third-party cookies
When visiting www.bardiani.com , the user may receive cookies from websites managed by other organisations (so-called third-party cookies) on his/her device. This happens because there may be elements on this website, e.g. images, maps and/or specific links provided by other websites or services.
These cookies may be sent to the user’s browser by third party companies, directly by their website which can be accessed from the Bardiani website at www.bardiani.com
For the purpose of providing transparent information, please find below a list of third-party services present on this website, their purposes and links to the various privacy policies and information concerning the various services.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics (GA4 version), a web traffic analysis service provided by Google Inc.. (“Google”). This service is used to collect statistical data for the purpose of enhancing the user’s browsing experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect and analyse information on how users interact with the website, in aggregate form (e.g. most visited pages, geographical location of users etc.). Google stores the collected information in its servers located in the United States.
Data generated by Google Analytcs is stored as indicated in the information available at the following link.
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=it
Google is the autonomous Data Controller for the Google Analytics service. To read Google’s Privacy Policy, go to the following link http://www.google.com/intl/it/policies/privacy/
The user may deactivate Google Analytics by installing the opt-out add-on provided by Google: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
YouTube
Some pages may contain links to videos published on YouTube, which may install cookies to collect information and preferences relative to this service. For further information on how YouTube uses cookies, read the Privacy Policy http://www.google.com/intl/it/policies/privacy
Mailchimp
Mailchimp is an address management and email sending service provided by Mailchimp Inc. This website uses this service to send out newsletters to users who voluntarily sign up and request the newsletter. For further information, consult the service’s Privacy Policy: http://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
Skype
Skype is an instant messaging and VOIP calling service provided by Microsoft Inc. To see the Skype Privacy Policy, go to the following page: https://www.microsoft.com/privacystatement/it-it/skype/default.aspx#cookies
Recaptcha (Google)
A SPAM protection service provided by Google http://www.google.com/intl/it/policies/privacy/
Social Network
The website contains Social Network buttons and widgets to facilitate interaction with Social Media platforms and the sharing of contents directly from the website pages.
For the purpose of providing more information, the web addresses of the relative Privacy Policies and methods of handling cookies for the social networks concerned are given below:
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/help/cookies
– Twitter: https://support.twitter.com/articles/20170519-uso-dei-cookie-e-di-altre-tecnologie-simili-da-parte-di-twitter
– Google+: http://www.google.com/policies/technologies/cookies
– Pinterest: https://about.pinterest.com/it/privacy-policy
1.4 Cookie management
The user may accept or refuse cookies using the browser settings on his/her device.
Links to the information pages of the main browsers are given below:
– Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=it
– Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/it/kb/Gestione%20dei%20cookie
– Internet Explorer: http://windows.microsoft.com/it-it/internet-explorer/delete-manage-cookies#ie=ie-11
– Safari: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1677?viewlocale=it_IT
Please remember that if you choose to block the use of cookies correct operation of the website many be reduced or compromised.
1.5 Further information
For further information on the use of cookies and how to block them, please refer to the following websites:
– youronlinechoices.eu
– allaboutcookies.org
