1. What are cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text strings that the websites visited by the user send to the user's terminal (typically the browser), where they are stored and subsequently retransmitted to the same websites at the following visit. Similar technologies include local storage entries, web beacons, pixel tags and any other mechanism capable of storing or accessing information on the user's terminal equipment within the meaning of Article 122 of the Italian Privacy Code.
Pursuant to the abovementioned provision and to the Italian Data Protection Authority guidelines, cookies and similar technologies are typically distinguished by purpose into three categories, described in the following sections.
2. Data Controller
The Data Controller is ELimpia S.r.l., with registered office in Gallarate (VA), Italy. For any matter concerning this Cookie Policy or the exercise of data-subject rights, write to support@elimpia.eu. Detailed information on the processing of personal data is contained in the Privacy Policy, full corporate identification in the Legal Notice.
3. Categories of cookies used by this website
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These technologies are essential to enable the user to navigate the website and use its basic features. Pursuant to Article 122 of the Italian Privacy Code, the use of strictly necessary technologies does not require the user's consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| elimpia.consent.v1 | elimpia.eu (first-party) | Stores the user's cookie consent choice so the banner is not displayed on every page load. | 12 months (browser localStorage) | Technical / strictly necessary |
3.2 Functional cookies
Functional technologies allow this website to remember preferences expressed by the user (e.g. language, region) and to provide enhanced features that improve the navigation experience. Their installation is subject to the user's prior consent.
This website does not currently use functional cookies.
3.3 Analytics and profiling cookies
Analytics and profiling technologies are used to collect information on the use of the website (visits, pages viewed, traffic sources) and to construct user profiles, including for marketing purposes. Their installation is subject to the user's prior specific informed consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Ireland Limited | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics 4 aggregated statistics. Set only after the user accepts the Analytics category. | 2 years | Analytics / third-party |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Ireland Limited | Persists session state for the specific GA4 property. Set only after the user accepts the Analytics category. | 2 years | Analytics / third-party |
4. Managing and withdrawing your consent
When the user first visits the website, a banner displayed at the bottom of the page allows the user to accept all categories, reject any non-essential category or customise the selection granularly. The choice expressed is stored in the user's browser and can be modified at any time by re-opening the consent preferences panel:
Alternatively, the user can disable or delete cookies directly through the browser settings. Useful instructions for the most common browsers are available at the following links:
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out on the basis of consent prior to the withdrawal.
5. Your rights and updates
Data-subject rights under Articles 15 to 22 GDPR and the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (garanteprivacy.it) are described in the Privacy Policy. This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect changes in the technologies used by the website; the revised "last updated" date will be published above.