COOKIE USAGE POLICY
INTRODUCTION
This notice is provided to users in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Authority and in compliance with Article 13 of EU Regulation No. 679/2016 on the protection of personal data (the GDPR or Regulation).
The notice is prepared and updated by the Data Controller:
IHE Tour Operator S.r.l.
Via Vincenzo Monti 57/4 – Milano
info@italyhiddenexperiences.com
Vat ID: 10599040960
The notice is prepared and updated by the Data Controller, IHE Tour Operator S.r.l. Any requests regarding the use of cookies on this website can be sent to the email address admin@italyhiddenexperiences.com. The same address can be used to exercise the user’s rights under Article 15 and following of the Regulation, as well as to request the updated list of any Data Processors that may have been designated.
Processing is carried out under the authority of the Data Controller, only by specifically appointed, authorized, and trained individuals, and the data is not disseminated.
WHAT COOKIES ARE
Cookies are data that can be sent from a website to the user’s device while using it. These data are usually stored in the browser used for navigation. The website that transmitted the data can later read and record the cookies installed on the device to obtain various types of information, depending on the type of cookie used.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF COOKIES
Cookies are mainly divided into two categories: technical cookies and profiling cookies.
The former are generally necessary to allow navigation and the proper functioning of the site: without them, the user might encounter technical issues when using the site. For these reasons, such cookies can be used without the user’s prior consent, as they are necessary.
Technical cookies are further divided into: navigation cookies (which ensure the correct use of the website), functionality cookies (which allow the user a better browsing experience based on selectable criteria such as language), and analytics cookies (which allow statistical analysis about the number of users and, in general, the use of the site).
Profiling cookies, on the other hand, are generally used to store the user’s choices during navigation and allow the sending of ad hoc content (usually advertisements), i.e., tailored based on the user’s previous choices.
There is also a further distinction between first-party cookies (sent directly by the site and managed by the Data Controller) and third-party cookies (sent by third-party sites, external to the one being navigated).
COOKIES USED BY THIS SITE
Technical Cookies
As mentioned, technical cookies are necessary for navigation and the proper functioning of the site, as they enable the use of essential functions such as session management, user authentication, validation, and crime prevention.
The site uses the following technical cookies:
Google Tag Manager
Google Tag Manager is a tag management service provided by Google Ireland Limited. The data sent is collected for the purposes of personalizing the experience and statistical tracking. You can find more information on the "More information on Google's handling of personal information" page.
Place of processing: Ireland - Privacy Policy
Google reCAPTCHA
Google reCAPTCHA is a SPAM protection service provided by Google Ireland Limited.
The use of reCAPTCHA is subject to the Google privacy policy and terms of use.
Place of processing: Ireland - Privacy Policy
YouTube video widget
YouTube is a video content visualisation service provided by Google Ireland Limited. This service allows this Website to incorporate content of this kind on its pages.
This widget is set up in a way that ensures that YouTube will not store information and cookies about Users on this Website unless they play the video.
Place of processing: Ireland - Privacy Policy
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"). Google uses the collected personal data to track and examine the usage of this website, compile reports on its activities, and share them with other Google services. Google may use your personal data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its advertising network. This integration of Google Analytics anonymizes your IP address. The data sent is collected for the purposes of personalizing the experience and statistical tracking. You can find more information on the "More information on Google's handling of personal information" page.
Place of processing: Ireland - Privacy Policy
If the user does not wish to allow the installation of cookies on their device, they can proceed as follows: open the browser settings, select the options, open the privacy tab, and choose the preferred cookie blocking level. If the user wishes to delete cookies already installed on their device, they can delete the browsing history, ensuring the “delete cookies” box is checked.
Profiling Cookies
This site uses first-party and third-party profiling cookies to collect data related to user experience and content usage to send targeted commercial communications and personalize browsing pages.
The site uses the following profiling cookies:
Google Tag Manager
Google Tag Manager is a tag management service provided by Google Ireland Limited. The data sent is collected for the purposes of personalizing the experience and statistical tracking. You can find more information on the "More information on Google's handling of personal information" page.
Place of processing: Ireland - Privacy Policy
Google reCAPTCHA
Google reCAPTCHA is a SPAM protection service provided by Google Ireland Limited.
The use of reCAPTCHA is subject to the Google privacy policy and terms of use.
Place of processing: Ireland - Privacy Policy
YouTube video widget
YouTube is a video content visualisation service provided by Google Ireland Limited. This service allows this Website to incorporate content of this kind on its pages.
This widget is set up in a way that ensures that YouTube will not store information and cookies about Users on this Website unless they play the video.
Place of processing: Ireland - Privacy Policy
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"). Google uses the collected personal data to track and examine the usage of this website, compile reports on its activities, and share them with other Google services. Google may use your personal data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its advertising network. This integration of Google Analytics anonymizes your IP address. The data sent is collected for the purposes of personalizing the experience and statistical tracking. You can find more information on the "More information on Google's handling of personal information" page.
Place of processing: Ireland - Privacy Policy
The user can choose to accept or reject these cookies. Refusing the use of profiling cookies does not compromise the use of technical cookies. The user can change their choice at any time as follows:
DATA TRANSFER
The Data Controller, when selecting third parties to rely on, exclusively engages service providers that offer adequate security measures, ensuring compliance with the standards set by European legislation on Personal Data Processing (EU Reg. 679/2016 or GDPR). However, the aforementioned profiling cookies, useful for implementing site functions and ensuring an optimal user experience, might involve the transfer of certain data to servers located outside the European Union. In such cases, despite implementing all possible security measures, the Data Controller cannot guarantee with absolute certainty the correct and respectful treatment of such data by third parties located outside the European Union.
INFORMATION SECURITY
Specific security measures are observed to prevent so-called “data breaches,” i.e., data loss, unlawful use, or unauthorized access to the data. However, the Data Controller is not responsible for any data breaches that may occur during the sending of communications via email/webmail, which may transit through different nations before reaching the recipients.
USER RIGHTS
Requests can be addressed to the Data Controller at the email address admin@italyhiddenexperiences.com.
It is also possible to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as the Italian Data Protection Authority (www.garanteprivacy.it).
CHANGES
This notice may be unilaterally modified by the Data Controller. In the relevant section of the site, users will always be able to view the most updated version.
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Last modified: 27 June 2024
