Introduction

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and maintain security in full compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser. They enable us to recognize returning visitors, remember your preferences (e.g., language, currency), and gather anonymous analytics to improve site performance.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary: Essential for core functionality such as session management, shopping cart operation, and fraud prevention. These cookies cannot be disabled.
Performance & Analytics: Tools like Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) that collect aggregate, non-identifying statistics about how visitors use our site, helping us optimize content and load times.
Functionality: Services such as Google Fonts, which deliver custom typography without storing personal data.
Behavioral & Experience: Platforms like Hotjar (_hjSession_*, _hjid) that provide anonymous heatmaps, click-tracking, and scroll-tracking to understand user interactions and improve usability.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process non-essential cookies only after obtaining your explicit consent. Strictly necessary cookies are processed under our legitimate interests to enable basic website functions.

Consent Management

When you first visit, a banner will appear seeking your consent for non-essential cookies. You may accept or reject these cookies at any time. To change your preferences later, click the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer or use your browser's cookie controls.

How to Manage or Delete Cookies

You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Each browser provides different methods—please refer to your browser's help documentation or visit aboutcookies.org for guidance. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit some site features.

Data Retention

We retain cookie information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by law. Retention periods vary by cookie category and provider.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services embedded in our site (e.g., analytics, fonts, behavior tracking). We have no control over these cookies. Please review the privacy policies of those third parties for more information.

Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, object to processing of, and obtain portability of your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, consult our Privacy Policy or contact us at info@ilcanterino.it.

Policy Changes

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Your continued use of the site after modifications signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.