Cookie policy
This document outlines the cookie policy, with particular focus on the management and protection of personal data.
The notice contains all the information that must be provided mandatorily and transparently pursuant to Directive 2002/58/EC (“ePrivacy” or “Cookie Law”) and Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”).
| IDENTITY AND CONTACT DETAILS OF THE DATA CONTROLLER Art. 13, para. 1, letter a GDPR | The Data Controller of personal data is the Municipality of San Vincenzo, located in San Vincenzo (Li), via Beatrice Alliata 4, and can be contacted at the following email address: protocollo@comune.sanvincenzo.li.it |
| WHAT ARE COOKIES | Cookies are text strings that websites/apps visited send to Users’ devices (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone), where they are stored and then transmitted back to the same sites upon subsequent visits. |
| TYPES: TECHNICAL COOKIES | The website/web app uses technical cookies (strictly necessary) to ensure proper functioning and to enhance the browsing and user experience of the website/web app. They are mainly categorised as: browsing or session cookies: these enable navigation and use of the website/web app (e.g. keeping the user’s session (login) active while browsing); functional cookies: these store the User’s preferences (e.g. login credentials or language preferences) so that the same information does not need to be re-entered each time the website/web app is visited. Analytics cookies are considered technical cookies (strictly necessary) when used to collect anonymous and aggregate information about the use of the website/web app, often referred to as first-party statistical cookies (e.g. number of visits, time spent, pages viewed, any errors). Technical cookies (strictly necessary) are based on the Controller’s legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR) and do not require the User’s consent, as they are recognised as strictly necessary for the operation of the website/web app. |
| TYPES: PROFILING COOKIES | The website/web app currently does not use profiling cookies. In general, these cookies are used to track the User’s browsing activity and create personalised profiles, with the aim of customising and targeting advertising more effectively. They can also be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Analytics cookies are considered profiling cookies when they collect personal data and use it to identify preferences, behaviours, or to track Users’ browsing across other websites. Profiling cookies require the explicit consent of the Data Subject (Art. 6.1.a GDPR). |
| TYPES: THIRD-PARTY COOKIES | The website/app currently does not use third-party cookies. In general, these cookies are included in various elements hosted on the page itself (e.g. advertising banners, images, videos), set by a domain different from that of the website/app the User is visiting, and are used to integrate additional features: collect statistical data, analyse User behaviour, and personalise content or advertising. These cookies, downloaded onto the devices used by the User, are installed by external providers and can therefore also be read by parties other than the Owner of the web/app pages visited. Profiling cookies require the explicit consent of the Data Subject (Art. 6.1.a GDPR). |
| COOKIE BANNER | The Data Protection Authority has established [1] that when accessing a website/app that uses non-technical (essential) cookies, i.e. those not strictly necessary for operation, but personalisation cookies, a clearly visible banner must immediately appear, blocking navigation until consent is given. Cookie banner means a visible notice that informs Users about the use of cookies and any other tracking technologies employed, offering the option to accept, refuse or customise cookie preferences before collecting and processing data. As for third-party cookies, Users can manage their preferences by visiting the link to the third-party provider’s page, where available, or by consulting the third-party privacy policy or contacting the third party directly. |
| NAVIGATION OPTIONS | In addition to the safeguards already mentioned, you can browse without cookies by adopting the following options: “Private browsing” mode Using this feature, you can browse without leaving any trace of your browsing data in the browser. Sites do not remember the User, visited pages are not saved in the history, and new cookies are deleted. However, this feature does not guarantee anonymity on the web, as it only prevents browsing data from being stored in the browser, while browsing data remains available to website operators and connectivity providers. Direct deletion of cookies All browsers offer dedicated functions that allow you to directly delete cookies. However, new cookies are downloaded each time you connect to the Internet, so the deletion operation must be performed periodically. If desired, some browsers offer automated systems for the periodic deletion of cookies. Do Not Track option This option is available in most modern browsers. Websites/apps designed to respect this option, when activated, automatically stop collecting certain browsing data. Blocking third-party cookies Third-party cookies are generally not essential for browsing, so they can be rejected by default using dedicated browser functions. Browser settings, however, do not allow granular control of consent by category. Some cookies for mobile applications can be disabled via the relevant device settings, such as advertising settings or general tracking settings. Please note that blocking or disabling certain cookies may affect your browsing experience and access to specific features of the website/app. |
| DATA SUBJECTS’ RIGHTS Art. 13, para. 2, letter b GDPR | Data Subjects are entitled to the rights granted to them by the GDPR and, where the relevant conditions are met, may exercise the following rights: access to their personal data (Art. 15 GDPR); rectification of inaccurate data and completion of incomplete data (Art. 16 GDPR), with notification obligation by the Data Controller (Art. 19 GDPR); erasure of data (Art. 17 GDPR), with notification obligation by the Data Controller (Art. 19 GDPR); restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR), with notification obligation by the Data Controller (Art. 19 GDPR); objection to data processing carried out through automated decision-making processes, including profiling (Art. 21); data portability (Art. 20 GDPR). To exercise their rights and for any other matter relating to the processing of their personal data, each Data Subject may complete the form available at this link and send it to the e-mail address info@privacyplay.it. |
| WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT Art. 13, para. 2, letter c GDPR Art. 7, para. 3 GDPR | Data Subjects have the right, as recognised by the GDPR, to: withdraw previously given consent at any time for the processing of their personal data, without prejudice to the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. To exercise their rights and for any other matter relating to the processing of their personal data, each Data Subject may complete the form available at this link and send it to the e-mail address info@privacyplay.it. |
| LODGING A COMPLAINT WITH A SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY Art. 13, para. 2, letter d GDPR Art. 77 GDPR | Each Data Subject also has the right to lodge a complaint with the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali: www.garanteprivacy.it |
| DATA TRANSFER Art. 13, para. 1, letter f GDPR | The data processed are not subject to transfer to third countries, that is, outside the European Economic Area (EEA), or to international organisations. In general, some cookies – particularly those managed by third parties – may in the future involve the transfer of personal data outside the EEA. In such cases, the privacy notice will be updated and the data will be processed with the necessary safeguards, in compliance with current regulations and ensuring an adequate level of personal data protection. For further information on the recipient countries and any protection measures adopted, please refer to the privacy notices provided by the individual cookie providers, available through their respective management tools or in their official privacy policies. |
| AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING PROCESS Art. 13, para. 2, point f GDPR | The processed data are not subject to automated processing, including profiling, with significant legal effects or otherwise relevant impacts on the Data Subjects. |
REVISIONS AND UPDATES
The Policy is subject to periodic reviews to ensure compliance with current regulations, effectiveness and adequacy in relation to the set objectives, as well as to strengthen data security measures and provide greater protection of Data Subjects’ rights.
Updates will be communicated promptly and published on the website/app.
Please check this section regularly for any updates.
[1] Provision No. 229 of 8 May 2014 “Identification of simplified procedures for the privacy notice and obtaining consent for the use of cookies” (Published in the Official Gazette No. 126 of 3 June 2014).
