This policy explains the different types of cookies used by the site and the way in which visitors can control them.
Cookies are used to improve the services we offer you. Some are strictly necessary for site operation, while others allow us to optimise performance and offer a better user experience.
Cookies are small text files generated by websites you visit that retain the session data, which could subsequently be used in the site. This data allows the site to keep your information among its pages and also to analyse the way you interact with the site. Cookies are secure ? they can only contain information from the browser, on access to the browser itself or which is included in the requested page. They cannot be transformed into code and cannot be used to access your computer. If a website encrypts the information in the cookie, only that website can read the information.
The data controller is SOFIN S.r.l. - Via Ghiarola Nuova, 49 - 41042 Fiorano Modenese (MO) Italy - and uses the following cookies:
These identify the user during their website access session and permit interaction. They are deleted by the system once the session is terminated.
These are stored on the user's device between browser sessions, allowing the user's site preferences or actions to be stored (in some cases they may apply to multiple websites). These cookies are used both by us and by third parties to perform statistical analysis of browsing, allowing us to see how many users land on our site, which pages are visited or the number of clicks performed on a page of the site. This analysis is used internally and anonymously purely for statistical purposes in order to improve the range of products and services we offer. The information we obtain through cookies is also used to avoid fraud and to improve the security of our website.
We use Google Analytics, a web analysis service supplied by Google, Inc. ("Google"), to analyse the use of our site. Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files stored on your computer, to allow the website to analyse how its visitors use the site. The information generated by the cookie on your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored on Google's servers in the United States. Google (independent data controller) uses this information in order to track and examine your use of the website, compile reports on the activities of the website for the website's operators, and provide other services concerning the website's activities and use of the Internet. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where said third parties process the above-mentioned information on behalf of Google. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data in its possession. You may refuse cookies by choosing the corresponding setting in your web browser, but this may prevent you from making use of certain features offered by this website For further information, see the Google privacy policy available at the following address: http://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html
Google Analytics sets the following cookies:
_ga Third-party cookies (Google Analytics*). Used to distinguish users. Expiration Time: 2 years.
_gat Third-party cookies (Google Analytics*) Used to throttle request rate. Expiration Time: 10 minutes.
These are the cookies necessary to create user profiles in order to send advertising messages in line with the preferences demonstrated by the user within the site. According to applicable legislation (EU Directive 2009/136, which amended the "e-Privacy" Directive [2002/58/EC] and the provision of the Italian Data Protection Authority "Simplified Arrangements to Provide Information and Obtain Consent Regarding Cookies ? 8 May 2014"), our site is not required to request user consent for technical and analytics cookies, as they are necessary to provide the requested services.
Most web browsers accept cookies by default, but it is generally possible to modify the browser settings to refuse cookies, disable existing ones or simply be informed when a new cookie is stored on your computer. To set your browser to reject cookies, refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of the browser (usually in the "Help", "Tools" or "Edit" menu). Be aware, however, that rejecting or disabling cookies can cause certain website features to be disabled, too.