What are cookies?

“Cookies” are small text files transmitted from a website to your computer’s hard drive. They are not computer programs, but small text files that allow websites to store and collect information about an Internet user’s browsing habits. Most websites use cookies because they are part of the toolbox and enhance the user’s browsing experience on the Internet. Cookies enable websites to provide personalized services (e.g., to store login information, to keep products in the shopping cart, or to display relevant content).
Cookies can be stored permanently on your computer and have a variable duration (known as persistent cookies), but they can also disappear when the browser is closed or have a limited duration (known as session cookies).
There are two types of cookies:
First-party cookies can be installed by the site you are visiting. They are used to collect user data for analysis, remember language settings, and store login information.
Third-party cookies can be installed by other websites that provide various services. Some common uses include tracking, retargeting, and advertising services.

How do we use cookies?

As we respect your right to privacy, you are free to refuse certain types of cookies. Click on the Cookie Settings button for more information and to change our default settings. However, blocking certain types of cookies may affect your experience with the site and the services we can offer.

LIST AND EXPLANATION OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF COOKIES

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of the site and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take that constitute a request for services, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. You can set your browser to block or have warnings about these cookies, but as a result some parts of the site will not work. These cookies do not store personal information.
This type of cookie also includes those from the use of WordPress, the platform used to develop the site.

Functional Cookie 

These cookies help perform certain advanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party vendors whose services have been added to our pages. If you do not accept these cookies, some or all of the services may not work properly.

Analytical Cookie 

These cookies collect statistical information about how users use the website, such as which pages are most visited, or the geographic location from which visitors come. By using our site, you agree that such cookies may be stored on your device. These types of cookies are installed using the Google Analytics platform.
The platforms are used with the Anonymize IP feature enabled, consequently they are unable to capture the user’s IP address and cross-reference it with other data they hold. Therefore, this type of cookies are similar to technical cookies. For more information about the conditions of use and data protection, you can visit http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/it.html.

Targeted advertising cookies (third-party cookies)

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They can be used by these companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They do not store personal information directly, but are based solely on tracking your Internet browser and device. If you do not accept these cookies, you will receive less targeted advertising.

Consent to the installation of cookies from Facebook is required for the above purposes. This allows you to share, like or comment on profiles. The Social Network may use the information collected to create behavioral profiles of the user to be used for commercial purposes for advertising campaigns. To access Facebook’s privacy policy click here.

How to change and manage cookie settings?

When you access the home page of the site, there is a banner that contains a short information notice. By closing the banner and/or continuing to browse, the user gives consent to the use of cookies.
However, the user can deselect unwanted cookies.

Finally, the user can object to the recording of cookies on his or her hard disk by configuring his or her browsing browser to disable cookies. Below are the ways offered by the major browsers:
– Internet Explorer (Cookie Management)
– Chrome (Cookie Management)
– Firefox (Cookie Management)
– Opera (Cookie Management)
– Safari (Cookie Management)

After this operation, however, some functions of the web pages may not be performed correctly.

Communication and dissemination of data

The navigation data are used by Companies that manage the services listed above. These Companies are to be considered autonomous Data Controllers.
The providers who provide the services may transfer the collected data to countries outside the EU, we have verified that they are adherents to the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework.
Remember, that data collected using cookies will not be disseminated.

User’s rights

At any time the user can obtain the deletion, copying, updating, rectification or integration, blocking of data processed in violation of the law according to the provisions of art. 17 Reg.Ue 2016/679.

To exercise your rights, you may send a communication to the e-mail address info@sismagroup.com

Data Controller and Data Processor

The data controller is SISMA S.p.a. with registered office in Via A. Stoppani, 2 – 46100 Mantova (MN).