Cookies are used to simplify browsing and allow the user to make better use of websites. To this extent, cookies perform various functions and have different purposes, including recognising the user each time they access the websites, eliminating the need for them to repeatedly enter the same information, helping to detect suspicious threats, enabling the collection of website usage statistics and making them available. This enables faster, more efficient and better quality browsing.
In terms of their origin, cookies can be categorised as: first-party cookies: these are set by the website the user is visiting. They are generally used to improve the user experience, taking into account specific functions of the website. For example, they can remember language preferences, store login information or track sessions. third-party cookies: these are set and configured by other websites/services (e.g. advertisers). They are often used to track user behaviour on the website, creating profiles about their individual interests. This information is then used, above all, to improve advertisements and provide targeted advertising to the user's interests. In terms of their permanence, cookies can be categorised as: session cookies: these are stored in the website's memory for the duration of the session (i.e. they are deleted when the website is closed); persistent cookies: these remain on the user's device even after the website is closed. However, they still have a shelf life. In terms of the purpose they serve, cookies can be categorised as essential cookies, preference cookies, analytical cookies and advertising cookies.
With the exception of cookies that are strictly necessary for the performance of the websites, the collection of other cookies will always depend on the user's acceptance and consent.
Strictly necessary cookies - these are essential for the functioning of the website and all the services requested, but do not perform any additional functions.
Given that in this website only strictly necessary cookies are used, those are always active and do not depend on the users' consent. The users can, nevertheless, set their browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the website will not work.
This cookie policy may be updated, so users will be duly informed, within a reasonable period of time, of fundamental changes: for example, if new cookies are introduced or if some of their purposes are changed.