Cookies Privacy Policy
The website of La Spezia Yachting Service s.r.l. (hereinafter also referred to as: “Company” and/or “La Spezia Yachting Service”), headquartered at Via Gozzano 17, 19032 San Terenzo, La Spezia – Italy, the Data Controller pursuant to art. 28 of Legislative Decree 196/03, regarding the processing of your personal data, refers you to this Cookie Policy. In relation to the aforementioned processing, the Controller provides, among other things, the following information.
This Cookie Policy (“Cookies Privacy Policy”) should be read together with the Privacy Policy available, in a separate document, in the Privacy section found on the homepage at www.yachting-service.it. The purpose of this Cookies Privacy Policy is to describe the various types of Cookies and the technologies used on the La Spezia Yachting Service website, as well as to describe the methods and conditions of their use.
This document contains the following information:
- What Cookies are.
- Types of Cookies.
- Third-party Cookies.
- Privacy and Security of Cookies.
- Other Cookie-based threats.
- Cookies on the La Spezia Yachting Service website.
- What Cookies are.
Cookies are small text files that the websites visited by the user send to their device (usually to the browser). They are stored in the corresponding browser folder while the user is browsing a website and then transmitted back to the same websites during subsequent visits. They are used to improve navigation (the HTTP protocol is stateless and cannot “remember” the authenticated user browsing pages), to save user preferences already entered (username, password, etc.), to track user tastes and preferences, allowing for the management of targeted marketing initiatives or the provision of services related to the Data Controller’s activities, such as newsletters, DEMs, etc. If restrictions are placed on their use, this will likely impact the user’s status during browsing. Blocking or removing them from the browser cache may result in incomplete use of the services offered by the web application.
- Types of Cookies.
Session Cookies are temporary Cookies that only “exist” for the duration of the user’s session. When the browser is closed, these Cookies are deleted. They are generally used to identify users when they log into a site, to remember the user and their preferences as they move between pages of the site, and to provide them with specific information collected previously. The most common example of this functionality is the shopping cart feature of an e-commerce site. For example, when you visit a catalog page and select items, the session Cookie remembers the selection so that the items remain selected in the virtual shopping cart when you are ready to proceed to checkout. Without session Cookies, if the user clicked on checkout, the new page would not be able to recognize previous activity on earlier pages, and the cart would always remain empty.
Persistent Cookies remain active even after the browser is closed and help websites remember user data and settings for future visits. This allows for faster and more convenient access, as it is not necessary to log in again. In addition to authentication, other website functionalities are enabled by persistent Cookies, including language selection, theme selection, menu preferences, bookmarks or favorites, and many others. During a visit, the user selects their preferences, and these are remembered via the persistent Cookie for the next visit.
- Third-party Cookies.
There are various types of Cookies, some of which are classified as third-party Cookies. These are used, for example, by the site the visitor initially chose, which contains ads from another server or third-party website. The browser collects information fed by different sources, so all elements are displayed on the same page, creating a Cookie in the corresponding browser folder. All these Cookies can be removed directly from the browser settings, or their creation can be blocked. In the latter case, some site services may not function as intended, and it may not be possible to access certain features, or, if the Cookie is no longer associated, user preferences may be lost: thus, the information would be displayed incorrectly or may not be available.
Web Beacon: Also known as “tracking pixels,” “1×1 GIFs,” “single-pixel GIFs,” “pixel tags,” or “action tags,” these are graphic images, usually no larger than 1 pixel x 1 pixel, used to collect anonymous information about how users interact with a website and to offer personalized content. They also allow for the identification of browser types and keywords used in search engines by visitors to reach the site. Web Beacons present in email communications enable us to determine if a user has received, opened, or clicked on links provided in the received email.
Flash Cookies or Local Shared Objects (LSOs): Websites may use Flash content embedded in their pages to store certain information on the user’s device. Like HTTP Cookies, local shared objects can be used by websites to collect information about the user’s navigation paths. Online banks and advertisers may use local shared objects for tracking purposes.
Functionality Cookies: These are markers that remember the user’s choices and thus automate certain procedures or allow for user customization (e.g., they allow for the prevention of overlay ads).
Google Analytics: This is a service offered by Google Inc. that generates detailed statistics about website traffic and traffic sources. It is the most widely used analytics service. Google Analytics can track visitors from all external links to the site, including search engines, social networks, direct visits, and referral sites. It also tracks advertising, pay-per-click, email marketing, and links within PDF documents. The information is available at:
http://www.google.it/analytics/learn/privacy.html.
Google AdSense: This is a program managed by Google Inc. that allows advertisers in the Google network to publish ads on their website, earning based on the number of ad views or clicks made on them. The information is available at:
https://www.google.com/adsense/localized-terms.
- Privacy and security of Cookies.
Cookies are not viruses; they are merely text files that are neither interpreted nor executed by the browser in memory. Consequently, they cannot replicate or spread across networks to be executed again. Since they cannot perform these functions, they do not fall under the standard definition of viruses. However, Cookies can be used for malicious purposes. As they store information about preferences, user actions history, and navigation across different sites, Cookies can be exploited to act as a form of spyware. Many anti-spyware products are aware of this issue and routinely flag Cookies as potential threats.
Regarding Flash Cookies, Adobe does not directly provide a tool to customize Flash Player settings related to managing them. To access the various available settings, you must right-click on a web page containing Flash content, choose the Global Settings option, and then click on the General Privacy Settings Panel link. Alternatively, you can visit the page directly at:
http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager07.html.
It is important to remember that if Flash Cookies are deleted or their storage is disabled completely, some websites may no longer function as expected. Flash Cookies can be used, for example, to force the re-creation of a traditional HTTP Cookie containing the information it previously held.
- Other Cookie-based threats.
Since Cookies are transmitted between the browser and the website, a malicious user or unauthorized person could intercept the data transmission and the related information. Although this is relatively rare, it can happen if the browser connects to the site using, for example, an unprotected Wi-Fi network. Other Cookie-based attacks involve server settings. If a website does not require the browser to use only encrypted connections (e.g., HTTPS), attackers can exploit this vulnerability to deceive visitors by sending personal information through unsecured channels. Attackers then hijack personal data for unauthorized processing purposes.
- Cookies on the La Spezia Yachting Service website.
The responsible and ethical policy with which La Spezia Yachting Service handles privacy aspects includes clear descriptions of how Cookies are distributed on the yachting-service.it website. Most browsers have privacy settings functionality that provides various levels of Cookie acceptance, expiration, and deletion after a user visits a particular site. Our intention is to be transparent regarding the terms and purposes for which La Spezia Yachting Service uses Cookies and other technologies.
In line with the standard practices of many websites, La Spezia Yachting Service’s website, yachting-service.it, may install Cookies, Web Beacons, Flash Cookies, and other technologies on the user’s computer and access them. By using the La Spezia Yachting Service website, yachting-service.it, the user agrees to their use.
Below is a list of Cookies that the La Spezia Yachting Service website, yachting-service.it, may store on your computer to provide products and deliver services:
We use cookies! :-). Cookies are used to improve your experience, our site, and to communicate on the web. You consent to the use of cookies if you continue browsing.