Cookies Policy

In accordance with the provisions set out by the Data Protection Authority in decree no. 229 of 08.05.2014, published in the Official Gazette no. 126 of 03.06.2014, this cookies policy aims to specifically explain the types and methods of use as well as provide instructions regarding actions that may be taken to refuse or delete cookies present on the website www.e-pol.it. For further details provided also under art. 13 D.Lgs. 196/2003 – Personal Data Protection Code – about the processing of personal data of users who consult and use this site, and the reference to the data controller, please refer to the relevant privacy policy.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES AND HOW ARE THEY USED

Cookies are small text strings that web servers (e.g., websites) send to the user's internet browser, where they are stored and then re-transmitted to the same sites during the user's next visit. They are generally used to optimize online and mobile web browsing experiences and are categorized as:

• Technical cookies: These are used exclusively to transmit a communication on an electronic communication network or to provide a service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user. They are further categorized into:
  
  • Navigation cookies that guarantee the normal use of the website, for example, to make a purchase or to login to access restricted areas.
  • Analytics cookies, considered technical when used directly by the site operator to collect aggregated and anonymous information about the number of users and how they visit the site.
  • Functionality cookies that allow users to navigate based on selectedcriteria (e.g., language, products selected for purchase) to enhance the service.
• Session cookies: Stored on the user's computer for purely technical-functional needs, they facilitate safe and efficient site exploration. They are deleted at the end of the "session" (hence the name) when the browser is closed.
• Persistent cookies: Remain stored on the computer's hard drive until they expire or are deleted by users/visitors. They allow automatic recognition of visitors each time they access the site.
• First-party cookies: Directly managed by the owner and/or manager of this website.
• Third-party cookies: Set and managed by external entities to the websitevisited by the user, falling under their exclusive responsibility. They are categorized into:
  • Analytics: Used to collect and analyze statistical information about website visits.
  • Widgets: Include graphical components of a user interface, e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Google+ cookies.
  • Advertising: Used for advertising within a site.
  • Web beacons: Code fragments allowing a website to transfer or collect information through a graphic image request.

Lastly, there are Flash cookies, distinct from browser cookies in terms of volume, type, and data storage method, and are used to offer multimedia content. For information on how to remove or disable Flash Cookies, visit Adobe's website http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/security. 

2. INFORMATION REGARDING COOKIES USED ON THIS WEBSITE

This Website mainly uses so-called technical cookies, as previously described and indicated, and may also host third-party cookies. The privacy policies, cookie policies, and further details on their use can be found directly on the respective operators' sites, which are recommended to view and read carefully. Users can decide at any time which cookies to accept by changing their browser settings, as outlined in paragraph 3 of this policy. However, disabling some cookies might cause malfunctions, limit the ability to use the Site, and prevent benefiting fully from its features and services. Therefore, the following descriptions are useful for understanding how modifying cookie settings may interact with this Website and the online services it provides.