Privacy and Cookies

COOKIES

A cookie is a small piece of data sent from a website and stored in a user’s web browser while a user is browsing a website. When the user browses the same website in the future, the data stored in the cookie can be retrieved by the website to notify the website of the user’s previous activity. We use Cookies in order to improve the usability of our services as well as for analyzing and personalizing purposes.
Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually refuse cookies or selectively accept certain cookies by adjusting the preferences in your browser. If you turn off cookies, there may some features of our site that will not be available to you and some web pages may not display properly.
Ads appearing on any of our websites may be delivered to users by advertising partners, who may set cookies. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement to compile information about you or others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you.

Visit AboutCookies.org for more information about cookies and how they affect your browsing experience.

The types of cookies we use

Essential cookies. These cookies are essential in order to allow you to move around the site and make full use of its features, such as access the various protected areas of the site. Without these cookies certain necessary services, such as filling out a form for a competition, can not be enjoyed.

Performance cookies. These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for example, which pages are most visited, if you get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor. All information collected through cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. They are only used to improve the operation of a website. By using our website, you agree that these cookies may be installed on your device. The cookie functionality enables the website to remember the choices made by the user (such as name, language or region of origin) and provide advanced features customized. These cookies can also be used to remember changes to the text size, font and other parts of web pages that you can customize. They can also be used to provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information gathered from these types of cookies can be made anonymous and can not track your browsing activity on other websites. By using our website, you agree that these cookies may be installed on your device.

How to manage cookies on your PC

You can choose how cookies are handled by your device via your browser settings. The most popular browsers allow users to a) accept all cookies, b) to notify you when a cookie is issued, or c) to not receive cookies at any time. If you choose not to receive cookies at any time, the website may not function properly and certain services will not be provided, spoiling your experience of the website. Each browser is different, so check the “Help” menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address anonymous) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for the operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties unless required by law or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use all features of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and purposes set out above. You can prevent Google detection of a cookie that is generated as a result of and related to your use of this website (including your IP address) and the processing of such data by downloading and installing this plugin for your browser – Google Analytics Opt-out.

CookieTypeDurationDescription
wordpress_logged_in_xxxnecessarysessionThe cookie takes care of storing the status of user authentication. (XXX indicates a unique session code)
wordpress_test_cookienecessarysessionThe system will drop a cookie to test whether or not the browser you’re using is able to use cookies (wordpress_test_cookie).
wordpress_xxxnecessarysessionThe cookie is used to store information about user authentication on the site, allowing for quicker and more efficient use of the site.(XXX indicates a unique session code)
wp-setting-time-Xnecessary1 yearThese cookies have no impact on the experience of navigation and do not contain personal information. They contain information about the geographical location of the visit and can be used to change the language of visualzzazione site content. (X indicates a number, which can vary)