Notice to European Users: this privacy statement has been prepared in fulfillment of the obligations under Art. 10 of the Directive n. 95/46 / EC and with the provisions of Directive 2002/58 / EC, as updated by Directive 2009/136 / EC, with regard to Cookies.
This informative only concerns this website.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text strings that are installed on the User's computer or smartphone and tablet when surfing the web. The webites visited send cookies to the browser (eg Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari, Opera), which stores them and proposes them to the same sites when the User re-visits them. Cookies may also be sent to the User's browser from different websites or different servers, namely by third parties, which means that whilst browsing a specific website, there can be elements from other sites that have these cookies such as images, sounds, maps, links to other pages.
Depending on the type of cookie and on the purpose with which it is used, some data of the user is stored, for example to make more effective the use of a website, to enable specific functionalities, to monitor visit sessions.
Especially cookies allow to store user preferences, avoid to enter repeatedly the same information during navigation (such as your username and password, default language), to analyze the use of the services and contents provided by a website to optimize browsing experience and services offered.

Types of Cookies

Cookies are divided into two main categories:

• Technical Cookies, normally installed by the owner or operator of the website, they are intended to "carry out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network, or as strictly necessary for the provider of a service of the society, explicitly requested by the subscriber or by the user to provide the service "(cfr. art. 122, paragraph 1, of the Privacy Code).
  For the installation of Technical Cookies no prior consent of the user is needed. Technical Cookies further subdivide into:
  • Navigation Cookies or session cookies, che garantiscono la normale navigazione e fruizione del sito web, permettendo, ad esempio, di realizzare un acquisto o di autenticarsi per accedere ad aree riservate. Tali cookie non vengono memorizzati in modo persistente sul dispositivo utilizzato dall'utente e si disattivano automaticamente alla chiusura del browser. Il loro utilizzo è legato alla trasmissione di dati identificativi necessari per consentire una navigazione sicura ed efficiente sulle pagine. I cookie di sessione non permettono in alcun modo l'acquisizione di dati personali identificativi dell'utente. which guarantee the normal navigation and use of the website, allowing, for example, to provide a purchase or to authenticate for the access to restricted areas. These cookies are not stored permanently on the user's device and are deactivated automatically when closing the browser. Their use is linked to the transmission of identification data needed to allow a safe and efficient navigation on the pages. Session cookies do not in any way allow the acquisition of personal data.
  • Analytics Cookies, used to collect anonymously information about the use of the website and to achieve a statistical analysis both of the webpages viewed and of the conduct of users. This anonymous analysis provides information and tips to improve the quality of the website and to make easily available the contents that are more interesting and attractive to users. Analytics Cookies can be sent from the website, or from third-party domains and not in any way allow the acquisition of personal data. Analytics Cookies, if installed by third parties (eg. Google Analytics), even if they collect data anonymously, they are considered as profiling cookies, as indicated by the Authority for the protection of personal data.
  • Functionality Cookies: similar to technical cookies if used directly by the site operator to collect informations, in aggregate form, about the number of users and how they visit the site. These cookies allow the user to browse the website in function of a set of selected criteria (for example, the language, the products selected for purchase) in order to improve the service given to the user.
• Profiling Cookies, that aim to create user profiles and are used to send advertising messages in line with the preferences shown by the user while surfing the net. These cookies are particularly invasive in the privacy of the user, for this reason, the European and Italian regulations requires the user to be properly informed on the use of the same, so being able to express their consent. They refer to Article. 122 of the Privacy Code where it says that "the storage of information in the electronic calculator of a contractor or a user or the access to information already stored, is only allowed on condition that the contractor or the user has given consent after he has been informed with the simplified procedures referred to in Article 13 Data Protection Code, paragraph 3".

Third Party Cookies

Google Analytics

The Web site uses Google Analytics. It is a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. ("Google") that uses cookies that are stored on the user's computer to allow statistical analysis in aggregate form related to the website visited. Google uses Personal Information collected for the purpose of evaluating the use of the website, compiling reports and share them with other services developed by Google.
The data generated by Google Analytics is stored by Google as indicated in the Statement available at the following link: Google Analytics

Google Analytics (Google Inc.)

Privacy Policy – Disable Google Analytics

Buttons and widgets of social networks

The Social buttons are those special "buttons" on the website depicting icons of social networks (eg Facebook and Twitter) and allow users browsing to interact with a "click" directly with the social platforms.
The site incorporates buttons and widgets from Facebook, Google and Twitter, which involve the installation of cookies, including profiling cookies, called Social cookies. However no information is shared by the website where the button or widget is embedded.
These services allow you to make interactions with social networks or other external platforms directly from the pages of the website. Interactions and the informations acquired from this website are in any case subject to the User's privacy settings related to any social network.
If there is an installed service for interaction with social networks, it is possible that, even if the users do not use the service, this one could collect traffic data relateg to the pages in which it is installed.

Like button and social widgets for Facebook (Facebook, Inc.)

The like button and social widgets of Facebook are services to interact with the social network Facebook, provided by Facebook, Inc.

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Tweet button and social widgets for Twitter (Twitter, Inc.)

The Tweet button and social widgets of Twitter are services to interact with the social network Twitter, provided by Twitter, Inc.

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+1 Button and social widgets for Google+ (Google Inc.)

The +1 button and social widgets of Google+ are services to interact with the social network Google+, provided by Google Inc.

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Types of cookies used on our website

In our website technical cookies are used (for them user consent in not needed), for the sole purpose of ensuring the normal navigation and use of the website, to save the User session and for other activities strictly necessary to the functioning of the website.
This website uses cookies to save your browsing preferences and optimize the browsing experience of the User. Among these Cookies there are, for example, those to set the language.
This website also uses third-party cookies to ensure the functioning of some features offered by the website, to integrate social widgets and to perform statistical analysis in aggregate form, intended to improve the website.

How can I control the installation of Cookies?

In addition to what indicated in this document, the user can manage his preferences for cookies directly from within his browser and prevent - for example - that third parties can install cookies. Through the browser preferences the user can also delete the cookies installed in the past, including the Cookie in wich the consent of the user to the installation of Cookies by this website is saved. It is important to note that disabling all Cookies, the functioning of this website may be compromised. You can find information about how to manage cookies in your browser at the following addresses: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari e Microsoft Windows Explorer. In the case of services provided by third parties, the User can also exercise his right to oppose to the tracking, informing himself through the privacy policy of the third party, via the link to opt out if explicitly provided or contacting the tird party.
Subject to the foregoing, the owner informs that the user can take advantage of Your Online Choices. Through this service the user can manage his tracking preferences of most of advertising tools. The owner, therefore, recommends that users use this resource in addition to the information provided in this document.

Data Controller

Giulio Famà,

Since the installation of cookies and other tracking systems operated by third parties through the services used within this site can not be technically controlled by the data controller, any specific reference to Cookies and tracking systems installed by third parties has to be considered indicative. For complete information, see the privacy policy of any third party service listed in this document.
Given the objective complexity of the identification of technologies based on Cookies and their close integration with the functioning of the web, users are invited to contact the data controller in case they wish to receive any further information on the use of cookies and any use of them - for example, by a third party - made through this website.

Last edit: 18 October 2015