COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: September 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar tracking technologies are used on the website operated by Elpidio Loffredo.

This Cookie Policy is provided in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), Article 122 of Italian Legislative Decree No. 196/2003, as amended (the “Italian Privacy Code”), and the Guidelines on the use of cookies and other tracking technologies issued by the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) on 10 June 2021.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on a user’s device when the website is visited. They allow the website to recognise the user’s device and remember certain information relating to the user’s browsing activity, preferences and interactions with the Website.

Cookies may be stored temporarily, for the duration of a browsing session, or for a longer period of time.

The Website may also use similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, web beacons and other tracking technologies, to collect information relating to the use of the Website.

For the purposes of this Cookie Policy, the term “cookies” also includes such similar technologies, unless otherwise specified.

2. Types of cookies

Cookies may be classified according to their purpose and according to the party that places them on the user’s device.

2.1 First-party cookies

First-party cookies are placed directly by the Website that the user is visiting.

2.2 Third-party cookies

Third-party cookies are placed by parties other than the operator of the Website.

Such parties may use the information collected through cookies for their own purposes and in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

Third-party cookies may be used, for example, to provide analytics, social media functionality, advertising or other services integrated into the Website.

3. Technical and necessary cookies

Technical cookies are used exclusively to enable the Website to function correctly and to provide services explicitly requested by the user.

These cookies may be necessary, for example, to:

• enable secure browsing;

• maintain the user’s session;

• manage items placed in the shopping cart;

• ensure the technical operation of the Website;

• remember certain preferences necessary for the operation of the Website.

Where permitted by applicable law, technical cookies do not require the user’s prior consent because they are strictly necessary for the operation of the Website or for the provision of a service requested by the user.

4. Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to collect information about how users interact with the Website, such as the pages visited, the time spent on the Website and any navigation or performance issues.

Where analytics cookies are used in a manner that meets the requirements established by the Italian Data Protection Authority for their assimilation to technical cookies, they may be used without the user’s prior consent.

Where such requirements are not met, analytics cookies will only be activated following the user’s consent.

5. Profiling and advertising cookies

Profiling and advertising cookies may be used to create a profile of the user based on their browsing activity, preferences and interactions with the Website.

These cookies may be used, for example, to:

• display advertising content that may be more relevant to the user’s interests;

• measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns;

• analyse interactions with advertising content;

• personalise the user’s browsing experience.

Profiling and advertising cookies are activated only with the user’s prior consent, where required by applicable law.

Users may withdraw or modify their consent at any time through the cookie settings available on the Website.

6. Cookies and third-party services

The Website may integrate services provided by third parties, such as analytics platforms, social media services, advertising platforms, video services or other external technologies.

These third parties may place cookies or use similar technologies on the user’s device.

The processing of information collected through third-party cookies is governed by the respective privacy and cookie policies of those third parties.

Where required by applicable law, the Website will request the user’s consent before activating non-essential third-party cookies and tracking technologies.

7. Managing your cookie preferences

When you first access the Website, you may be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to manage your cookie preferences.

Depending on the cookies and tracking technologies used on the Website, you may be able to:

• accept all cookies;

• reject non-essential cookies;

• select individual categories of cookies;

• modify your preferences at a later time.

Cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the Website cannot generally be disabled through the cookie preference centre.

If you choose to disable or reject certain cookies, some functions or features of the Website may not operate correctly or may not be available.

You may change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings available on the Website.

8. Managing cookies through your browser

You may also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

• view cookies stored on your device;

• delete individual cookies or all cookies;

• block third-party cookies;

• block cookies from specific websites;

• block all cookies;

• receive a notification before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling all cookies, including technical cookies, may affect the functionality and performance of the Website.

For further information on how to manage cookies, please consult the official support pages of your browser.

9. Cookie duration

Cookies may also be classified according to their duration.

Session cookies are automatically deleted when the user closes their browser.

Persistent cookies remain stored on the user’s device until they expire or are manually deleted by the user.

The duration of individual cookies may vary depending on their purpose and the third party that places them.

Information regarding the specific cookies used on the Website, including their purpose, provider and duration, may be made available through the cookie preference centre.

10. Your rights

Where the processing of personal data takes place in connection with the use of cookies, users may exercise the rights provided for under applicable data protection legislation, including, where applicable, the rights set out in Articles 15–22 of the GDPR.

These rights may include the right to:

• obtain access to personal data;

• request the correction of inaccurate data;

• request the deletion of personal data;

• request the restriction of processing;

• object to certain processing activities;

• request data portability, where applicable;

• withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

Users may also lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority, including the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali), where applicable.

11. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies and tracking technologies used on the Website, changes to applicable legislation, or changes to our services.

Any updated version of this Cookie Policy will be published on this page together with the relevant “Last updated” date.

We encourage users to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

12. Contact us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on the Website, you may contact us using the contact details provided in our Privacy Policy.

For further information regarding the processing of personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.