What is a cookie?

Small data files that are transmitted from a website to your PC hard drive are referred to as “cookies”. They are not computer programs but merely small text files that enable websites to store and gather information about the search habits of an Internet user. Most websites use cookies because they are part of tools box and improve the user experience on the Internet. Cookies allow websites to provide personalized services (e.g. store login information, keep products in the shopping cart or display relevant content).

Cookies may be stored on PC and have a variable duration (persistent cookies) but may disappeared with the closure of the browser or having a limited duration (session cookies).

There are two types of cookies:

• First party cookies are created and stored by the website you are visiting. They are used to collect user data for analytics, remember language settings, and store login information.
• Third party cookies are created and placed by third parties other than the website you are visiting directly Some common uses include cross-site tracking, retargeting, ad-serving.

How we use Cookies?

Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Click on the Cookie Settings button to find out more and change our default settings. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.

LIST AND EXPLANATION OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF COOKIES

Cookie List

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. These cookies include also those arising from the use of WordPress, the platform used to develop the site.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Analitycs Cookies

These cookies collect statistical information on how users use the website, such as which pages are visited most, or the geographical 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 IP Anonymize function activated, so they are not able to capture your IP address and cross-reference it with other data in their possession. Therefore, these types of cookies are similar to technical cookies. For more information on the conditions of use and data protection, please visit

http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/it.html.

Targeting cookies (third party cookies)

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

For the purposes mentioned above, consent is required for the installation of cookies from:

• Meta (Facebook / Instagram) – to analyze interactions and optimize advertising campaigns on social media;
• TikTok – for remarketing and interest-based profiling activities.

For more information about third-party cookies, please refer to their respective privacy policies: Meta Privacy Policy e TikTok Privacy Policy

How do you manage and modify cookie settings?

By accessing the home page of the website there is a banner containing a short information notice. By closing the banner and/or continuing navigation, the user gives consent to the use of cookies. Nevertheless, the user can uncheck undesirable cookies. Lastly, you can oppose the registration of cookies on his hard disk by configuring his browser to disable cookies.

Below are the modalities offered by the main browsers:

• Internet Explorer (Cookie management)
• Chrome (Cookie management)
• Firefox (Cookie management)
• Opera (Cookie Management)
• Safari (Cookie Management)

However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.

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 that provide the services may transfer the collected data to non-EU countries, we have verified that they are adherents to the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework. Please note that data collected using cookies will not be disclosed.

User rights

At any time the user may obtain the cancellation, copying, updating, rectification or integration, blocking of data processed in violation of the law in accordance with art. 17 EU Reg. 2016/679.

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

Owner and Data Controller

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