Introduction

‍This cookie policy is exclusively for the website https://www.velella.studio/ (“Website”) and should be considered an integral part of the Privacy Policy of the same.

‍Definitions, characteristics, and application of the law

‍Cookies are small text files that the sites visited by the user send and record on his computer or mobile device, to then be retransmitted to the same sites upon the next visit. Thanks to cookies, a site remembers the user’s actions and preferences (such as login data, the chosen language, other display settings, etc.) so they do not have to be indicated again when the user returns to visit the site or navigates from one page to another. Therefore, cookies are used to perform computer authentications, session monitoring, and storage of information regarding the activities of users accessing a site and may also contain a unique identification code that allows tracking of the user’s navigation within the site for statistical or advertising purposes. While browsing a site, the user may also receive cookies from sites or web servers other than the one being visited (so-called “third-party” cookies). Some operations could not be carried out without the use of cookies, which in some cases are therefore technically necessary for the functioning of the site itself. There are various types of cookies, depending on their characteristics and functions, and they may remain on the user’s computer or mobile device for different periods of time: so-called session cookies, which are automatically deleted when the browser is closed; so-called persistent cookies, which remain on the user’s device until a predetermined expiry date.According to current legislation in Italy, the use of cookies does not always require the express consent of the user.In particular, “technical cookies,” i.e., those used solely to carry out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network, or to the extent strictly necessary to provide a service explicitly requested by the user, do not require such consent. In other words, these are indispensable cookies for the functioning of the site or necessary to perform activities requested by the user.Among technical cookies, which do not require express consent for their use, according to what is indicated by the Italian Data Protection Authority, there are:
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Navigation or session cookies, which ensure normal navigation and use of the website (allowing, for example, to make a purchase or authenticate to access reserved areas) or track the display of the cookie banner and the user’s choices regarding the use of cookies.
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Functionality cookies, which allow the user to navigate according to a series of selected criteria to improve the service provided to the user, while analytical/statistical cookies are used by the site manager to collect information, in aggregate form, on the number of users and how they visit the site, or by third parties who may cross-reference the information collected with other information they already have, for example, for marketing activities. In these cases, user consent is obtained.
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Finally, profiling cookies are intended to identify the user’s preferences to improve and personalize their browsing experience and/or send them marketing communications in line with the preferences expressed during navigation, and these also require the user’s prior consent.

‍Types of cookies used by the Website

‍The Website uses the following macro-categories of cookies:
Technical cookies;
Tools equivalent to technical cookies, Functionality cookies, Analytical/statistical cookies,  and Profiling cookies. The first and second categories (Technical cookies and Tools equivalent to technical cookies) do not require your consent and include the following cookies, from first and third parties: Technical cookies - navigation or session - strictly necessary for the operation of the Website or to allow you to use the content and services you have requested;Analytical/statistical identifiers of first and third parties, used to collect information, with IP address masking, on how users visit the Website, and track traffic to and from the Website, for functional purposes related to its operation. The information collected by these cookies is processed in aggregate form, to minimize the processing of your data, thus avoiding identifying you directly and uniquely. In the case of third-party analytical cookies, the third party may reserve the right to use information about you, collected by these cookies, by combining it with other information in their possession.If you choose to allow their use, with the methods indicated in the “COOKIE SETTINGS” section, and based on your specific choices, the Website installs and uses the following cookies:functionality cookies to enable specific functionalities of the Website and a series of selected criteria to improve the service you requested;other analytical/statistical identifiers of first and third parties, used to collect information without IP address masking, on how users visit the Website, and track traffic to and from the Website, for functional purposes related to its operation;profiling cookies, from first and third parties, aimed at observing your use of the Website and its contents to detect preferences and profile you, realize commercial communications and a browsing experience in line with the preferences you expressed during your browsing on the web and your interaction with the Website and third-party sites and/or apps. These cookies are used to propose targeted advertising and more relevant communications to your interests.Below are the links to the respective cookie usage policies and consent forms:

Google: https://www.google.it/
Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/

The cookies sent directly through the Website are listed below.

‍Cookie Settings

‍You can make a choice and specifically indicate which cookies to authorize upon the first access to the Website, through the appropriate cookie banner. You can change your cookie settings at any time using the appropriate button in the footer of the Website.You can also authorize, block, or delete (in whole or in part) cookies through the specific functions of your browser (so-called browser). To disable these cookies or obtain more information on how to set your preferences on the use of cookies through your browser, you can consult the instructions of the respective browsers by clicking on the link below:

‍Microsoft Edge
‍Firefox
‍Chrome
‍Safari

‍Attention: It should be noted that setting your browser to block strictly technical cookies may make it impossible to use the Website, view its contents, and use its services.
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Blocking functionality cookies may result in some services or certain functions of the Website not being available or not functioning correctly, and you may need to modify or manually enter some information or preferences each time you visit.
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Failure to authorize other cookies, including third-party cookies, does not affect the functioning of the site.It is also noted that the choices made by the user regarding the Website’s cookies will be recorded in a specific technical cookie, with the characteristics reported in the table above.If the user uses different devices or browsers to access the Website, the cookie preferences must be set for each device or browser used.