Effective Date: 1 March 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that allow websites to remember your actions and preferences. They help us maintain session information, remember your preferences and understand how our site is used. Cookies may be first‑party (set by us) or third‑party (set by partners such as analytics providers or advertisers).

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure essential site functionality — Technical cookies enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The site cannot function properly without these cookies.
• Understand usage and improve the site — Analytics cookies collect aggregated information about how visitors interact with our site. Analytics are considered technical cookies if the data are anonymised and not combined with other information.
• Remember your preferences — Functional cookies remember choices you make, such as language or location.
• Provide personalised advertising — Advertising cookies collect information about your browsing habits to display relevant ads. We use these only with your consent.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly necessary cookies — Required for basic website functionality, such as page navigation and access to secure areas. These do not store personal data.
• Functional cookies — Remember choices you make and tailor the website to your preferences.
• Analytics cookies — Collect aggregated, anonymised usage data to help us improve the website’s performance.
• Advertising cookies — Track your browsing habits to show personalised ads. These are loaded only after you consent.

4. Consent and Cookie Banner

In line with the Italian Data Protection Authority’s guidelines, we obtain consent for non‑essential cookies before setting them. Our cookie banner appears on your first visit and:

• Provides information about our use of cookies and the consequences of opting out.
• Offers “Accept All” and “Reject All” buttons with equal prominence, plus an option to customise preferences.
• Allows you to close the banner via an X without giving consent. Closing loads only technical cookies.
• Remembers your choice so that we don’t ask you again unless conditions change or you clear your cookies.

5. Managing Your Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences through our banner or by changing your browser settings. Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies; however, some site features may not function properly if you disable cookies. For more information on how to manage cookies, see www.allaboutcookies.org.

6. Third‑Party Cookies

We use third‑party services for analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) and advertising. These providers may set their own cookies and collect data according to their policies. We require such providers to process data in compliance with the GDPR and provide appropriate safeguards.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our use of cookies or to comply with legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy regularly.