Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy in accordance with articles 13 and 14 of EU Reg. 2016/679
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files usually containing an anonymous unique identifier that are sent to the browser by a Web server that are then saved to the hard drive of users’ computers. Cookies are then reread and recognized only by the Web site that sent them every time a connection is made to the site.
We remind you that the browser is the software that makes it possible to surf the net through the visualization and transfer of information to the hard drive of users’ computers. If your browser preferences are set to accept cookies, any Web site can send their cookies to the browser, but –to protect privacy – they can only detect those sent by the same site and not those sent to the browser from other sites.
In any case cookies do not cause any damage to users’ computers
We remind you that the browser is the software that makes it possible to surf the net through the visualization and transfer of information to the hard drive of users’ computers. If your browser preferences are set to accept cookies, any Web site can send their cookies to the browser, but –to protect privacy – they can only detect those sent by the same site and not those sent to the browser from other sites.
In any case cookies do not cause any damage to users’ computers
ALTERNATIVES FOR SETTING UP COOKIES
Users’ privacy is ensured essentially by the fact that at any time they can:
- set up the browser to accept all cookies, reject all or receive a warning when they are sent,
- cancel one, some or all cookies.
| Internet Explorer: | http://windows.microsoft.com/it-IT/windows7/Block-enable-or-allow-cookies |
| Mozilla Firefox | http://support.mozilla.org/it/kb/Bloccare%20i%20cookie?redirectlocale=en-US&redirectslug=Blocking+cookies |
| Google Chrome | https://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=it-IT&answer=95647&p=cpn_cookies |
| Apple Safari | http://www.apple.com/it/privacy/use-of-cookies/ |
| Opera | http://help.opera.com/Windows/10.00/it/cookies.html |
| Android (mobile device) | https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 |
| Safari (mobile device) | https://support.apple.com/it-it/HT201265 |
| Windows Phone (mobile device) | http://windows.microsoft.com/it-it/internet-explorer/delete-manage-cookies |
HOW COOKIES ARE USED ON THIS SITE
The use of so-called session cookies (that are not saved permanently on users’ computers and disappear when the browser is closed) is strictly limited to transmitting session identifiers necessary to enable safe and efficient use of the site.
We use cookies essentially to understand how users interact with the Service and to help users by speeding up and personalizing communication and navigation as much as possible and to put ourselves in the position to provide a better service. Using cookies makes it possible to recognize users (more precisely the device/computer used by them) who have already visited our site, allowing us to remember for example how many times they have visited and highlight any updates.
So-called session cookies used by this site avoid the use of other technology that could prejudice users’ confidentiality and navigation and do not allow for the acquisition of personal identification data.
In any case cookies do not cause any damage to devices used by users, and we pay particular attention when selecting all third-party vendors that set up cookies for their own aims.
We use cookies essentially to understand how users interact with the Service and to help users by speeding up and personalizing communication and navigation as much as possible and to put ourselves in the position to provide a better service. Using cookies makes it possible to recognize users (more precisely the device/computer used by them) who have already visited our site, allowing us to remember for example how many times they have visited and highlight any updates.
So-called session cookies used by this site avoid the use of other technology that could prejudice users’ confidentiality and navigation and do not allow for the acquisition of personal identification data.
In any case cookies do not cause any damage to devices used by users, and we pay particular attention when selecting all third-party vendors that set up cookies for their own aims.
THIRD PARTY COOKIES AND SOCIAL PLUGINS
There are links to other third-party web sites that allow users to access and use some services on the site: mainly “Social Plugins” (hereafter referred to as plugins) to social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.… These plugins are deactivated by default, i.e. they do not send data to the respective social network without your consent.
To activate plugins, click on them. Plugins remain active until they are deactivated again, or their cookies are cancelled, it is also possible for users to deactivate them using the settings in the browser. After they are activated a direct connection to the server of the respective social network is established. Content associated with plugins is therefore transmitted directly from the social network to your browser and connected to the web page using the latter.
Activating the relative service these third-party web sites can archive cookies on users’ computers using the browser and collect a series of data irrespective of your interaction with the same plugin and can use the information relating to users’ visits even to provide targeted ads on their web sites.
To understand the purpose and extent of detection and processing/use carried out by third-party web sites in which we play no part, users can access the information and privacy policy available on the social networks present on the site.
While navigating the site users could nevertheless even receive cookies from sites or web servers on their computers from subjects that are unknown to the Data Controller (so-called “third-party” cookies”): this happens because there could be elements on the site such as for example images, maps, sounds, specific links to web sites from other domains that are stored on other servers other than those where the requested page can be found. In other words, these cookies are set up directly by different web sites or server managers. These third parties could in theory set up cookies while you are visiting a site and therefore obtain information relating to the fact that you have visited the site.
For more information relating to these third party companies, unknown to the Data Controller, that by using cookies could have acquired personal data and process please see the link www.youronlinechoices.com/it/ and access the customization service “your choices” there to give your consent.
To activate plugins, click on them. Plugins remain active until they are deactivated again, or their cookies are cancelled, it is also possible for users to deactivate them using the settings in the browser. After they are activated a direct connection to the server of the respective social network is established. Content associated with plugins is therefore transmitted directly from the social network to your browser and connected to the web page using the latter.
Activating the relative service these third-party web sites can archive cookies on users’ computers using the browser and collect a series of data irrespective of your interaction with the same plugin and can use the information relating to users’ visits even to provide targeted ads on their web sites.
To understand the purpose and extent of detection and processing/use carried out by third-party web sites in which we play no part, users can access the information and privacy policy available on the social networks present on the site.
While navigating the site users could nevertheless even receive cookies from sites or web servers on their computers from subjects that are unknown to the Data Controller (so-called “third-party” cookies”): this happens because there could be elements on the site such as for example images, maps, sounds, specific links to web sites from other domains that are stored on other servers other than those where the requested page can be found. In other words, these cookies are set up directly by different web sites or server managers. These third parties could in theory set up cookies while you are visiting a site and therefore obtain information relating to the fact that you have visited the site.
For more information relating to these third party companies, unknown to the Data Controller, that by using cookies could have acquired personal data and process please see the link www.youronlinechoices.com/it/ and access the customization service “your choices” there to give your consent.
LIST OF COOKIES USED ON THE SITE
Below is a list of the cookies used on this site with information relating to which category they belong to in accordance with the following classification:
(*) GOOGLE ANALYTICS
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyse how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, in the United States. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
Google Analytics collects information in an anonymous way without identifying single visitors. Browsers do not share first-party cookies across domains using Google Analytics. Google Analytics does not record information relating to real addresses: Google Analytics communicates information in a way so that only a partial IP address is used for geolocation, rather than the entire address using a method known as IP masking.
Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage, methods of connection (mobile, pc, browser etc.), and the search modes and how people reach their page. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.
È possibile disabilitare i cookie di Google Analytics, utilizzando il componente aggiuntivo di opt-out fornito da It is possible to deactivate Google Analytics cookies, using the additional opt out component supplied by Google for the main browsers. In this way you can also use the on-line services.
See also:
- the Google Analytics terms of service
- the Google privacy policy http://www.google.com/intl/en/analytics/privacyoverview.html
- the Google privacy regulations http://www.google.com/intl/it/privacy/privacy-policy.html
- https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| A | “TECHNICAL” and functional COOKIES: Technical cookies are those used with a view to “carrying out the transmission of a communication on an electronic communications network, or insofar as this is strictly necessary to the provider of an information society service that has been explicitly requested by the contracting party or user to provide the said service." (see Section 122 paragraph 1 of the Italian Personal Data Protection Code). They are not used for further purposes. They can be grouped into browsing or session cookies, which allow users to navigate and use a website (e.g. to purchase items online or authenticate themselves to access certain sections); analytics cookies, which can be equated to technical cookies insofar as they are used directly by the website manager to collect aggregate information on the number of visitors and the pattern of visits to the website; functional cookies, which allow users to navigate as a function of certain pre-determined criteria ( for example language, products to be purchased) so as to improve the quality of service provided. Users´ prior consent is not necessary to install these cookies. |
| P | PROFILING COOKIES: Profiling cookies are aimed at creating user profiles. They are used to send ad messages in line with the preferences shown by users during navigation. |
| T | THIRD-PARTY COOKIES: cookies that are installed directly and autonomously by web site managers other than the Data Controller N.B.: for THIRD PARTY cookies please see the page dedicated to the third parties (e.g. social networks), with reference to the list of cookies of this type set up by the site this document refers to the functional purposes and services by the Data Controller to third parties |
| Name of cookie | Category | Usage | Time on computer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _cksess | A | Session cookies. Registers access by users | Technical (1 day) |
this site |
| CookieAccept | A | Chosen by users for the use of cookies on this site | Technical (1 year) |
this site |
| PHPSessid | A | Session cookies. Records successful login by users | Technical (session) |
this site |
| ShippingRegion | A | Cookies to save the nation of the dispatcher | Technical (1 year) |
this site |
| UserChosenLanguage | A | Cookies to save users’ language | Technical (1 year) |
this site |
| _ga | A T | Google Analytics (*) statistical service | Technical (2 years) |
Google Analitycs |
| _ga, _gid | A T | Google Analytics (*) statistical service | Technical (2 years) |
Google Analitycs |
(*) GOOGLE ANALYTICS
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyse how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, in the United States. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
Google Analytics collects information in an anonymous way without identifying single visitors. Browsers do not share first-party cookies across domains using Google Analytics. Google Analytics does not record information relating to real addresses: Google Analytics communicates information in a way so that only a partial IP address is used for geolocation, rather than the entire address using a method known as IP masking.
Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage, methods of connection (mobile, pc, browser etc.), and the search modes and how people reach their page. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.
È possibile disabilitare i cookie di Google Analytics, utilizzando il componente aggiuntivo di opt-out fornito da It is possible to deactivate Google Analytics cookies, using the additional opt out component supplied by Google for the main browsers. In this way you can also use the on-line services.
See also:
- the Google Analytics terms of service
- the Google privacy policy http://www.google.com/intl/en/analytics/privacyoverview.html
- the Google privacy regulations http://www.google.com/intl/it/privacy/privacy-policy.html
- https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage
RIGHTS OF INTERESTED PARTIES
Interested parties have the right to:
Requests should be made to the Data Controller:
- ask the Data Controller for access to and rectification or erasure of their personal data or restriction of processing concerning them or them or to object to processing,
- if processing is carried out using automated means (IT systems) and on the basis of your consent to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and/or have the right to transmit this data to another Data Controller, if technically possible
- to withdraw their consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal), obviously for processing carried out on the basis of this assumption
- to lodge a complaint to the supervisory authority: the Italian Data Protection Authority - Piazza di Monte Citorio no. 121 00186 ROMA - Fax: (+39) 06.69677.3785 – Telephone: (+39) 06.696771 - E-mail: garante@gpdp.it - certified mail protocollo@pec.gpdp.it
Requests should be made to the Data Controller:
- via email to colorsofcalifornia.support@ecommerceonline.it;
- via registered mail to Artcrafts International S.p.A., Via Datini no.44, 50126, Florence;
- by calling the number +39 0422 1440012 and specifying the nature of the request to the operator, keeping in mind that it will not be possible to answer requests over the phone if there is no certainty of the identity of the caller.
LEGAL VALIDITY
For the correct interpretation for legal purposes reference will be made to the text in Italian.