DEFINITIONS
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 later, even after several days (persistent cookies). Cookies are stored, based on the user's 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 use of services.
In the remainder of this document we will refer to cookies and all similar technologies 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 correct functioning of the site and are used to manage login and access to the reserved functions of the site. The duration of cookies is strictly limited to the work session (they are deleted when the browser is closed).
Analysis and performance cookies. These cookies are used to collect and analyze traffic and use of the site anonymously. These cookies, even without identifying the user, allow, for example, to detect if the same user returns to connect at different times. They also allow you to monitor the system and improve its performance and usability. The deactivation of these cookies can be performed without any loss of functionality. Profiling cookies. These are permanent cookies used to identify (anonymously or not) the user's preferences and improve their browsing experience. This site does not use cookies of this type.
THIRD PARTY COOKIES
When visiting a website, you can receive cookies both from the site visited ("owners") and from sites managed by other organizations ("third parties"). A notable example is the presence of "social plugins" for Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn. hese are parts of the page visited 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 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 relevant information to which you are kindly requested to refer. To ensure greater transparency and convenience, the web addresses of the various information and methods for managing cookies are given below.
Facebook information: https://www.facebook.com/help/cookies/
Facebook (configuration): access your account. Privacy section.
Twitter (X) information: https://support.twitter.com/articles/20170514
Twitter (X) (configuration): https://twitter.com/settings/security
Linkedin information: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy
Linkedin (configuration): https://www.linkedin.com/settings/
Google+ information: http://www.google.it/intl/it/policies/technologies/cookies/
Google+ (configuration): http://www.google.it/intl/it/policies/technologies/managing/ Google Analytics
This site includes 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 anonymous information on the behavior of use of the site (including the user’s IP address). This information is collected by Google Analytics, which processes it for the purpose of drawing up reports on the activities of the site itself. This site does not use (and does not allow third parties to use) the Google 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 attempt to connect an IP address with the identity of a user. Google may also communicate this information to third parties where required to do so by law or where such third parties process the aforementioned information on behalf of Google. For further information, please refer to the link below:
The user can selectively disable the action of Google Analytics by installing on his/her browser the opt-out component provided by Google. To disable the action of Google Analytics, please refer to the link below: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
COOKIE DURATION
Some cookies (i.e. session cookies) remain active only until the browser is closed or the logout command is executed. Other cookies “survive” the browser is closed and are also available in subsequent visits by the user.
These cookies are called persistent and their duration is set by the server when they are created. In some cases, an expiration date is set, in other cases the duration is unlimited.
COOKIE MANAGEMENT
The user can decide whether or not to accept cookies using the settings on their browser.
Warning: the total or partial disabling of technical cookies may compromise the use of the site features reserved for registered users. On the contrary, the usability of public content is also possible by completely disabling cookies.
Disabling “third party” cookies does not affect navigability in any way.
The setting can be defined specifically for different websites and web applications. Furthermore, the best browsers allow you to define different settings for “proprietary” cookies and for “third party” cookies.
