Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy is designed to explain, in a comprehensive and user-friendly manner, what cookies are, which types may be used on this site, and how you can control your preferences. When applicable, it also addresses cookie usage in advertising contexts, including third-party advertising providers such as Google.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device when you visit a website. They can enable recognition of a browser and help maintain information and “state” during browsing, such as preferences and choices you have made.
Cookies may be used to improve user experience, support functionality, analyze usage patterns, measure performance, and—when applicable—support interest-based advertising. The presence and purpose of cookies depend on consent and integrations available on the site.
2. Session cookies vs. persistent cookies
2.1 Session cookies
Session cookies are temporary. They typically expire when you close your browser. Their purpose is often to maintain states required for usability during a single visit.
2.2 Persistent cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer period, determined by the cookie settings. In advertising contexts, these cookies can support recognizing a browser across visits and frequency, contributing to more relevant ad delivery, when permitted and when required by applicable rules.
3. Essential cookies (necessary)
Essential cookies are required for the site to function properly. They may support security, basic settings, and fundamental preferences. In many legal contexts, essential cookies may be treated differently from analytics or marketing cookies due to their functional necessity. The exact classification can depend on local requirements and on how each cookie is used.
4. Performance and analytics cookies
Performance and analytics cookies are used to understand how users interact with the site. Such cookies can help measure pages visited, time spent, and usage patterns. The objective is improving stability, usability, and identifying opportunities for technical optimization.
5. Advertising cookies and Google AdSense
When the site displays advertisements through third-party advertising providers, cookies may be used for ad delivery, performance measurement, and personalization. In the context of Google AdSense, cookies may help select and optimize advertisements based on user interactions and consent preferences, according to the advertising provider’s guidelines and consent mechanisms.
A relevant example is the DART cookie, associated with serving ads based on prior visits. Through this mechanism, advertising networks can provide ads that may be more relevant to the user. You can disable the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ads advertising network privacy policy, when applicable.
6. How to block cookies in your browser
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Options differ depending on the browser and version, but generally you may block third-party cookies, clear browsing data, and manage per-site permissions.
In general, you can:
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear browsing data and delete existing cookies
- Manage site permissions
- Enable refusals for trackers and ad preferences
Note: blocking cookies may reduce functionality and personalization. In some cases, the site may still operate for essential features, especially when essential cookies are required for core operation.
7. Changes to this policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated due to regulatory changes, operational adjustments, or updates by technology providers. Users are encouraged to periodically review this page.