Notice concerning the use of cookies

This notice concerning the use of cookies is provided to the user in accordance with the measure implemented by the Italian Data Protection Authority on 8th May 2014, “Simplified Arrangements to Provide Information and Obtain Consent Regarding Cookies”, and pursuant to Article 13 of the Italian Privacy Code (Legislative Decree No. 196/2003).
This site uses cookies to ensure that its processes function correctly. This page provides information on the use of cookies and similar technology, how they are used, and how to manage them.

  • What is a cookie?

    Cookies are short text files consisting of letters and/or numbers which allow the web server to store information on the client (the browser) that can then be re-used during the same visit (session cookies) or at a later date (persistent cookies). Depending on the user’s preferences, the cookies are stored by the individual browser on the specific device used (computer, tablet, smartphone).
    Similar technology, such as web beacons, clear GIFs and the various forms of local storage introduced by HTML5, can be used to collect information about how users behave and how services are used.
    Throughout this document, we will use the term “cookies” to refer to cookies and any similar type of technology.

  • What are cookies used for?

    Based on the features and the intended usage of cookies, we can divide them into two categories:

    • Technical cookies. These cookies are strictly necessary. They are essential in order for the website to run properly, and are used to manage the login function and access to the website’s restricted features. These cookies only last for the user’s current session. If they are deactivated, services requiring the user to log in may not function correctly. The public section of the website can still be used as normal.

    • Analytics cookies. Profiling cookies are permanent cookies used both anonymously and openly to identify users’ preferences and improve their browser experience.

Performance, Analytics and Research

Cookies help us learn how well our site and plugins perform in different locations. Beyond provide us information on the user experience and statistics data.

Authentication

To access our web platform are used technical cookies of authentication.

  • Web Platform

    PHPSESSID, wp-settings, wp-settings-time, _icl_current_language – duration: 1 day – session

Cookie duration

The cookie used by this site expires when the user logs out, or after a fixed period of inactivity determined by the server.

How to manage cookies in your browser

Generally speaking, users can decide whether to accept cookies using their browser settings.
Browser manufacturers provide help pages relating to cookie management in their products.

Google Chrome

Managing your cookies (Windows/PC)

  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, click More Settings.
  3. Under “Privacy and security” click Cookies and other site data.
  4. Click See all cookies and site data   Remove all.
  5. Confirm by clicking Clear all.

Managing your cookies (Android)

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app.
  2. To the right of the address bar, tap More Settings.
  3. Tap Privacy Clear browsing data.
  4. Choose a time range, like Last hour or All time.
  5. Check “Cookies, media licenses and site data.” Uncheck all the other items.
  6. Tap Clear data   Clear.

Managing your cookies (iPhone & iPad)

  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Chrome app.
  2. At the bottom right, tap More Settings .
  3. Tap Privacy Clear Browsing Data.
  4. Check Cookies, Site Data. Uncheck the other items.
  5. Tap Clear Browsing Data   Clear Browsing Data.
  6. Tap Done.
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Internet Explorer 7 or later

Managing your cookies

  1. Click the Tools button.
  2. Click Internet Options and select the Privacy tab.
  3. Under Settings, click on advanced button.
  4. On the Advanced Privacy Settings popup, select the radio button to block all cookies or allow all cookies, and then click OK to save.
  5. You can manage first and third party cookies to Accept or Block.
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Mozilla Firefox

Managing your cookies (Windows/PC)

  1. Click Tools and then Options.
  2. On the left side, select Privacy & Security.
  3. Under History select the options in the dropdown to manage cookies.

Managing your cookies (MacOS)

  1. In your top toolbar, click on Firefox and select Preferences.
  2. Click Privacy & Security.
  3. Under History select the options in the dropdown to manage cookies.
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Safari

Managing your cookies

  1. From the Safari menu, click Preferences.
  2. Click Privacy.
  3. In the Cookies and website data section, select the checkbox to block all cookies.
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Edge

Managing your cookies

  1. Open the Microsoft Edge,
  2. Click on the More actions button (three dots) on the toolbar and select Settings.
  3. Scroll down and locate View Advanced Settings and click on it.
  4. Under Cookies section, select to either Don’t Block Cookies (default), or Block only third party cookies.
  5. Restart Edge in order to save the settings.
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Opera

Managing your cookies

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Click Advanced in the left sidebar, and click Privacy & security.
  3. Under Privacy and security, click Site settings.
  4. Click Cookies and site data.
  5. At the top, turn on or off Allow sites to save and read cookie data.
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For other browsers, please consult the documentation that your browser manufacturer provides.

To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit wikipedia.org, https://www.allaboutcookies.org, or https://www.aboutcookies.org.

Latest update: September 1, 2020.