Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
This information, pursuant to art. 13 of the GDPR – EU Regulation 2016/679 and of the art. 122 Legislative Decree
196/2003 (hereinafter, " Privacy Code ") describes the management methods of this website
owned by V.I.T.A. S.P.A. with reference to the processing of the personal data of the users who
consult it, also pursuant to the requirements of Provision of the Privacy Guarantor of 10.6.2021 "Guidelines for
cookies and other tracking tools" (hereinafter, " Provision "). The information is
provided only for the aforementioned site and not for other websites or sections / pages / spaces owned by third
parties that may be consulted by the user through specific links present within it.
1. COOKIES AND THEIR CLASSIFICATION
1.1. Cookies
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are sent from the website visited by the user to the user’s device (usually to the
browser), where they are stored in order to be able to recognize this device at the next visit. In fact, at each
subsequent visit, the cookies are sent back from the user’s device to the site.
Each cookie generally contains: the name of the server from which the cookie was sent; the expiration date and a
value, usually a unique number generated randomly by the computer. The website server that transfers the cookie uses
this number to recognize you when you return to visit a site or navigate from page to page.
Cookies can be installed not only by the operator of the site visited by the user ( first-party cookies
), but also by a different site that installs cookies through the first site ( third-party cookies
) and is able to recognize them. . This happens because on the visited site there may be elements (images,
maps, sounds, links to web pages of other domains, etc.) that reside on servers other than that of the visited site.
Based on the purpose, cookies are divided into technical cookies and statistical / profiling
cookies . Technical cookies are those used for the sole purpose of " carrying out the transmission
of a communication over an electronic communications network, or to the extent strictly necessary for the provider
of an information society service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user to provide this service
"( see art. 122, par. 1, of the Privacy Code). In particular, these cookies are usually used to
allow efficient navigation between pages, memorize user preferences (language, country, etc.), perform computer
authentication, manage the shopping cart or allow online purchases, etc. these cookies (called essential or
strictly necessary ) enable functions without which it would not be possible to carry out some operations.
Pursuant to the aforementioned art. 122, co. 1, of the Privacy Code, the use of technical cookies does not require
users’ consent. The so-called cookies are assimilated to technical cookies. analytics if used
directly by the site operator to collect aggregate information on the number of users and how they visit the site.
These cookies allow the owners and / or managers of the websites to understand how users interact with the contents of
the site for the purpose of optimizing the same. The cookie profiling need, however, to draw the
user’s navigation, analyze his behavior for marketing and creating profiles on his tastes, habits, choices, etc., So
as to convey targeted advertisements on the interests of ‘ user himself and in line with the preferences expressed by
them in online browsing. These cookies can be installed on the user’s terminal only if he has given his consent with
the simplified procedures indicated in the Provision. Based on their duration, cookies are divided into
persistent , which remain stored, until their expiration, on the user’s device, unless removed by the
latter, and session , which are not stored permanently on the device. of the user and disappear when
the browser is closed.
What cookies are used by this site?
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
| Name | Url | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | .vitagroup.it | This cookie is set by Facebook to display advertisements when either on Facebook or on a digital platform powered by Facebook advertising, after visiting the website. | 3 months |
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics
| Name | Url | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gat_UA-177365120-1 | .vitagroup.it | A variation of the _gat cookie set by Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to allow website owners to track visitor behaviour and measure site performance. The pattern element in the name contains the unique identity number of the account or website it relates to. | 1 minute |
Hotjar
Hotjar
| Name | Url | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress | .vitagroup.it | Hotjar sets this cookie to detect the first pageview session of a user. This is a True/False flag set by the cookie. | 30 minutes |
Other
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
Other
| Name | Url | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _hjSession_1962342 | .vitagroup.it | No description | 30 minutes |
Necessary
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
| Name | Url | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _GRECAPTCHA | www.google.com | This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks. | 5 months 27 days |
In any case, users can manage their preferences on online behavioral advertising (so-called "online behavioral
advertising") through the website https://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/ , which lists the main behavioral advertising providers.
Through this site, users can deactivate or activate all companies or alternatively adjust their preferences
individually for each company.
How can cookies be deactivated / modified?
To change the preferences already expressed on cookies, there is a specific link on the site to the control panel in
the margin of the pages or in the footer (lower part) of the site.
By default, almost all web browsers are set to automatically accept cookies. However, it is possible to change this
default configuration through the browser settings. Disabling / blocking cookies or deleting them could however
preclude the optimal use of some areas of the site, prevent the use of some services and make navigation slower.
The configuration of cookie management depends on the browser used. Usually, the configuration of cookies is done from
the "Preferences", "Tools" or "Options" menu.
Below are the links to the guides for managing the cookies of the main browsers:
Internet Explorer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278835
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/it-it/microsoft-edge/eliminare-i-cookie-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Chrome: http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en-GB&answer=95647
Safari: https://support.apple.com/it-it/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Safari [versione mobile]: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1677
Firefox: http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Enabling%20and%20disabling%20cookies
2. EXTENDED PRIVACY INFORMATION
For more information about the processing of personal data carried out by the Data Controller,
consult the extended information present at the “Privacy Policy” link in the footer (lower part) of the site .