Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy describes the tracking technologies used by the website eurosmalt.it, the purposes of their use, and the ways in which users can manage their preferences.

This document integrates and forms part of the Privacy Notice on the Processing of Personal Data, to which you should refer for any further information regarding the Data Controller, the legal bases, and the rights of the data subject.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that visited websites send to the user’s device, where they are stored to be retransmitted to the same websites during subsequent visits. They allow the website to recognize the device, store preferences, and collect information about the user’s browsing experience.

Alongside cookies, other technologies with similar functions (e.g., local storage, tracking pixels, scripts) may be used, to which the same rules described in this document apply.

Cookies are classified based on:

  • Duration: Session cookies, which are automatically deleted when the browser is closed; persistent cookies, which remain stored until they expire or are deleted by the user.

  • Origin: First-party cookies, installed directly by the Data Controller of the website; third-party cookies, installed by parties other than the Data Controller.

  • Purpose: Technical cookies, necessary for the functioning of the website or to provide a service explicitly requested; analytical cookies, used to collect information on website usage; profiling cookies, aimed at creating user profiles and sending advertising messages in line with the preferences shown during browsing.

2. Legal Basis

Technical cookies do not require the user’s consent and are installed based on the legitimate interest of the Data Controller to provide the requested service (Art. 122, paragraph 1 of Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003 and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

All other cookies, including non-anonymized third-party analytical cookies and profiling cookies, are installed only with the user’s prior consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). Consent is free, specific, informed, and unambiguous, and it can be withdrawn at any time without affecting website browsing.

3. Technical Cookies Used by This Website

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID eurosmalt.it (first-party) Maintains the user’s session during navigation Session

wp-settings-*


wp-settings-time-*

 eurosmalt.it (first-party) Stores interface preferences of authenticated users in the administration area 1 year

_icl_current_language


wp-wpml_current_language

 eurosmalt.it (first-party) Stores the language selected by the user (Italian or English) Session / 1 day
[CONSENT SYSTEM COOKIE] eurosmalt.it (first-party) Stores the user’s cookie preference choices 6 months

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. Disabling them via browser settings may compromise the availability of certain features.

4. Analytical Cookies

Service Provider Purpose Duration

Google Analytics 4


(_ga, _ga_*)

Google Ireland Limited


Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland

 Collection of statistical information in aggregate form on website usage, to understand performance and improve content Up to 2 years

These cookies are only installed with the user’s prior consent.

5. Third-Party Content and Services

Some pages of the website integrate content provided by third parties. Viewing this content involves transmitting the user’s IP address to the service provider and may involve the installation of cookies. Such content is loaded only with the user’s prior consent.

Service Provider Purpose Info / Privacy Policy
Google Maps Google Ireland Limited Displays the interactive map showing the company location on the Contacts page Privacy Policy

6. How to Manage Cookie Preferences

The user can change their cookie choices at any time through the preferences panel accessible from the following link:

Browser Settings

Additionally, users can manage or disable cookies directly from their browser settings. Please note that disabling technical cookies may affect the correct functioning of the website.

Note: Clearing browser cookies will also remove the cookie that stores your preferences. Consequently, the consent banner will be shown again on your next visit.

Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

To manage advertising preferences, you can use the platforms provided by the EDAA (European Union), the Network Advertising Initiative, or the Digital Advertising Alliance (United States).

7. Transfers Outside the EU

The use of the specified services may involve the transfer of personal data to the United States of America. Such transfers are carried out based on the adequacy decision adopted by the European Commission regarding the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, to which the provider has adhered, and alternatively on the Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Data Controller

EUROSMALT HQ S.r.l. Unipersonale

Via Cercone 11/A – 24060 Castelli Calepio (BG) – Italy

VAT and Tax Code: IT03942360169

Phone: +39 035 4425814

Email: info@eurosmalt.it

Since the installation of third-party cookies through the services used on this website cannot be technically controlled by the Data Controller, any specific reference to cookies and tracking systems installed by third parties is to be considered indicative. For complete information, users are kindly requested to consult the privacy policies of the third-party services listed in this document.

9. Changes to This Policy

The Data Controller reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time, notifying users by publishing the updated version on this website.

Last updated: November 21, 2021