How We Use Cookies

Cookies are text files containing minimal information sent to the browser and stored on the user's computer, phone, or other device each time they visit a website. Every time a user reconnects, the cookies return information to the reference site. Cookies can be permanent (persistent cookies) if they remain on the computer until deleted by the user, or temporary (session cookies) if they are disabled when the browser is closed. They can also be first-party cookies if set by the visited site, or third-party cookies if placed by a different site.

HOW WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies to enhance the functionality of our websites and to help users navigate more easily between pages, remember their preferences, and ensure an optimal browsing experience. Società Agricola Lo Scoppio ss also uses cookies to collect statistical data on visitors and to record user preferences during website navigation. Our goal in using cookies is to improve the experience our site offers to visitors.

COOKIES USED AND THEIR PURPOSE

The cookies used on our websites can be categorized as follows (see the ICC - International Chamber of Commerce guide on cookies):

ESSENTIAL COOKIES

These cookies are essential to enable the user to navigate the site and use requested services, such as access to secure areas.

Essential cookies are first-party and can be either permanent or temporary. We use this type of cookie to manage user login and registration. Without these cookies, the user cannot access the requested services, and our sites would not function correctly.

PERFORMANCE COOKIES

Performance cookies collect information about how users use a website, such as which pages are visited most often. These cookies do not store personally identifiable data but only aggregate and anonymous information.

We use these cookies to:

  • gather statistics to understand how our sites are used;
  • measure the distribution of our advertising campaigns.

These cookies may be permanent or temporary, first-party or third-party. Essentially, they collect anonymous information about visited pages and displayed advertisements.

FUNCTIONALITY COOKIES

These cookies allow the site to remember user choices (e.g., username, language, or country) and provide more personalized functionality. They may also provide services requested by the user, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information used by these cookies is anonymous and does not track user browsing on other sites.

We use these cookies to:

  • remember if a particular service has already been provided to the user;
  • improve the overall site experience by remembering user preferences.

These cookies may be permanent or temporary, first-party or third-party. Essentially, they remember user choices to enhance their browsing experience.

Advertising Cookies:
These cookies are used to limit the number of times an ad is shown to a user and to track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Advertising cookies manage ads on the site.

They are placed by third parties such as advertisers and their agents and can be permanent or temporary. In practice, these cookies relate to advertising services provided by third parties on our site.

OTHER THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Below is a list of services on our site that set third-party cookies:

Google Analytics (Google) and Google+ (Google Plus)
Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google") that uses cookies to collect Personal Data of users, which is transmitted to and stored on Google's servers in the United States. Google uses this information to track and examine your use of the website, compile reports on site activity for site operators, and provide other services related to website activity and Internet usage. Google does not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. Rejecting cookies by selecting the appropriate browser setting may prevent full use of this website.

Social Widgets/Buttons
Services that allow users to interact with social networks directly from other websites.

Facebook social buttons/widgets (Facebook)
Service managed by Facebook Inc., a company adhering to the Safe Harbor Privacy Policy Framework, ensuring data processing aligned with European security standards. This service allows the user to interact with Facebook through this website. By clicking, Facebook acquires data related to the user visit. Facebook does not share any information or data in its possession with the site or data controller. For more info: www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.php

Twitter social buttons/widgets (Twitter)
Service managed by Twitter, also adhering to the Safe Harbor Privacy Policy Framework. It allows users to interact with Twitter via this website. By clicking, Twitter collects visit-related data. Twitter does not share information with the site or the Data Controller. For more info: twitter.com/privacy

COOKIE MANAGEMENT

Since cookies are standard text files, they can be accessed using most text editors or word processing programs. Below are links explaining how to view cookies in various browsers. If your browser is not listed, check its documentation. For mobile devices, refer to the manual.

Firefox
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer

Chrome
https://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647&topic=14666&ctx=topic

Internet Explorer
https://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/delete-manage-cookies

Safari
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH17191?viewlocale=it_IT

DISABLING, ENABLING OR DELETING COOKIES

Cookies can be restricted or blocked via browser settings. If you prefer websites not to store cookies on your device, set the browser to notify you before storing each cookie. Alternatively, set the browser to reject all or only third-party cookies. You can also delete cookies already stored. Note: settings must be configured separately for each browser and device used.

If you block cookie storage, Società Agricola Lo Scoppio ss cannot guarantee proper website functionality. Some features may be unavailable, and certain sites may not display properly. Blocking cookies does not remove advertisements, but they will no longer be personalized and may be shown more frequently. Adjusting settings varies per browser. Use the Help function if needed.

To disable cookies on mobile phones, refer to the manual for details.

More detailed cookie info is available at https://www.aboutcookies.org/

OTHER OR UNEXPECTED COOKIES

Due to the nature of the Internet and websites, we cannot always control third-party cookies set via our site. This applies especially to embedded elements like text, documents, images, or videos hosted elsewhere but displayed on our site.
If an unexpected cookie not linked to our listed third-party services appears, please notify us. Alternatively, you may contact the third parties directly to inquire about the cookies they set, their purpose, duration, and privacy guarantees.