What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that the websites visited by the user send and store on the device used to access the Internet, such as a computer, smartphone or tablet. These files are then sent back to the same websites during subsequent visits.
Cookies allow the website to function properly, improve the browsing experience, remember the preferences expressed by the user and collect information for statistical or advertising purposes.
Types of cookies used
The website www.darkgrey-cat-476347.hostingersite.com uses different types of cookies, each with specific purposes:
1. Technical cookies — necessary cookies
These cookies ensure normal browsing and use of the website, such as authentication, access to reserved areas and language preferences. They do not require the user’s consent.
2. Preference cookies — functional cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember the choices made by the user, such as browsing settings or geographical area, improving the user experience.
3. Analytics cookies — statistical cookies
These cookies collect aggregated information about the number of users and how they visit the website.
They may be either first-party cookies, managed directly by the data controller, or third-party cookies, such as Google Analytics.
When tools are used that do not allow the user to be identified, such as anonymised IP addresses, these cookies are treated as technical cookies and do not require consent.
4. Profiling cookies — marketing cookies
These cookies are used to create user profiles and to send advertising messages in line with the preferences expressed during browsing.
The use of these cookies requires the user’s explicit consent.
Third-party cookies
While browsing the website, the user may receive cookies on their device from websites or web servers other than this website, known as “third-party cookies”. These are used for specific purposes such as analytics, marketing or interaction with social networks.
Examples of services that may use third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics for aggregated and anonymous statistical analysis;
- Google Ads / Meta Ads for marketing and remarketing activities;
- Social plugins, such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube, to allow interaction with the relevant company profiles.
The information collected and the methods used to manage these cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.
Consent management
Upon first access to the website, an information banner is displayed, allowing the user to:
- accept all cookies;
- reject all non-necessary cookies;
- manage their preferences in detail.
Preferences can be changed at any time through the “Review your cookie preferences” link available in the website footer.
Retention period
The duration of cookies varies depending on their type:
- session cookies: automatically deleted when the browser is closed;
- persistent cookies: remain stored on the user’s device until the set expiry date, usually no longer than 12 months, or until manually deleted by the user.
How to disable cookies from your browser
The user can also manage or disable cookies through their browser settings.
Below are links to the guides of the main browsers:
Identity of the Data Controller
The data controller for the processing of personal data connected to the use of cookies is:
Mack & Schuhle Italia
Registered office: Via Ruggero Leoncavallo, 79 – 70029 Santeramo in Colle (BA), Italy
- Email: amministrazione@mus.it
- PEC: latentiawineryspa@pec.it
- Tel.: +39 080 6450707
User rights
Users may exercise their rights under the GDPR, Articles 15–22, at any time, including the right to:
- obtain confirmation that their personal data is being processed;
- access the data collected through cookies;
- request the erasure, restriction or portability of their data;
- object to processing based on consent previously given.
Requests may be submitted to the Data Controller using the contact details provided above.
It is also always possible to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority, the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali (www.garanteprivacy.it).
