1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites send to your device (computer, tablet, smartphone), where they are stored and retransmitted to the same website on your next visit. They allow the site to recognise your device and remember information about your visit.
2. Applicable Regulations
This Cookie Policy is drawn up in compliance with: EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR); ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC (as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC); Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003 (Privacy Code) as amended by D.Lgs. 101/2018; Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) Guidelines on cookies and other tracking tools – Resolution no. 231 of 10 June 2021.
3. Types of Cookies Used
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (always active)
Essential for the website to function properly. They do not require consent under Art. 122(1) of D.Lgs. 196/2003. These include: session cookies for navigation; security cookies (CSRF); user preference cookies (language, layout); authentication cookies.
3.2 Analytics Cookies (subject to consent)
Collect aggregate and anonymised data on website usage. With IP anonymisation enabled, they are not treated as profiling cookies. We use Google Analytics 4 with active IP anonymisation. Data is processed by Google Ireland Ltd acting as a Data Processor under GDPR Art. 28.
3.3 Marketing / Profiling Cookies (subject to explicit consent)
Used to display interest-based advertising and measure campaign effectiveness. Require explicit consent under GDPR Art. 7. Currently not actively deployed on this website.
3.4 Third-Party / Social Cookies (subject to consent)
Set by embedded widgets (YouTube, LinkedIn). These third parties may collect data across other websites you visit. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for details.
4. Cookie Duration
Session cookies: expire when the browser is closed. Google Analytics 4 analytics cookies: maximum retention of 13 months. For a full list of individual cookie durations, contact: res4net.project@gmail.com
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
On your first visit, a banner will appear allowing you to: accept all cookies; select necessary cookies only; customise your preferences by category; reject all non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking “⚙ Manage cookie preferences” in the website footer. Consent is valid for 12 months.
6. Disabling Cookies via Your Browser
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies. Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security. Safari: Preferences > Privacy. Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair the correct functioning of the website.
7. Google Analytics Opt-out
To disable Google Analytics tracking, install the official browser add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
8. Contact
For information or to exercise your rights regarding cookies: res4net.project@gmail.com
9. Updates
This Cookie Policy was last updated on 16 June 2026 (version 1.0).