Cookies

Cookie

A cookie is a piece of information that a website communicates to a browser as you browse the website. This information is stored on the computer and allows for improved browsing performance. Technically, it is a portion (or string) of code that assists the owner of a website in correctly and more efficiently delivering the service. Some cookies require the explicit consent of the user, and this consent can be revoked at any time by changing the browser settings (listed below). There are different types of Cookies, among them, those used by GI.PI srl are divided between technical and analytical cookies, and third-party cookies.

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Technical and analytical cookies

Included in this family are cookies that collect data useful for processing statistical analysis of users and their browsing patterns and timing. These make it possible to know, for example, when an anonymous person browses the site, with which device he/she browses, on how long he/she stays on the web pages and the actions he/she performs (click, page closure, scroll, download).

Third-party cookies

As per the name, third-party cookies are collected and used by third-party companies. This is information collected during browsing sessions, during which you move from social networks to eCommerce sites, or sometimes from advertisements on the web to precise web pages. The collection of this data, which may also involve user tracking activities, usually has a commercial purpose and takes the form of marketing activities (such as remarketing and retargeting). 

How do you disable cookies?

Your browser allows you to manage or disable cookies through a special section. However, disabling them may cause malfunctions on some websites. The GI.PI srl website, on the contrary, works properly even if you decide to disable cookies or browse anonymously. Usually, settings related to managing and disabling cookies can be found in the menu, options or preferences area of any browser, and this applies to both fixed and mobile devices. Here are direct links to change the settings for major browsers.

Capture data

Data covers all information provided by contact forms, email sign- up forms, and cookies installed on the site that we use for analytical activities and to optimize advertising initiates. The following list highlights all the methods and cookies by which we obtain information.

Contact form

On the contact page and sometimes on other pages of the website you will find a contact request form. This asks for personal information such as name, email address, and other data, which we require only to provide you with answers and support more quickly and thoroughly. In this form the submission of information is voluntary and can be avoided, simply by choosing to contact us through another channel (e.g., by phone). The data entered voluntarily are copied into an email that we automatically receive and keep saved in our email clients, including: Mail, Gmail and Thunderbird.

What cookies are used by this site

Browsing www.gipi-snc.com you will encounter different types of cookies, from those used by your browser to those that this site uses, such as third-party technical cookies like Google Facebook, Linkedin, Youtube and Instagram. Below is information about each third-party cookie we use. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic.

We also share information about how you use our site with our web analytics, advertising

and social media partners, who may combine it with other information you have provided to them or that they have collected from your use of their services. Cookies are small text files that can be used by websites to make the experience more efficient for the user. The law states that we may store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies we need your permission. This site uses different types of cookies. Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. You can change or revoke your consent at any time from the Cookie Statement on our Web site. Find out more about who we are, how you can contact us, and how we

 

process personal data in our Privacy Policy. Necessary cookies help make the website usable by enabling basic functionality such as page navigation and access to protected areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. Facebook Cookies used by Facebook collect information from people who:

  • have a Facebook account;
  • use Facebook products (including website and app);
  • visit websites and apps that use Facebook products (such as “Like” button or Facebook or related technologies).
  • The cookies collected allow Facebook to offer relevant products and information, or to improve their accuracy and performance.

For more information, please read Facebook’s data policy.

Technical and aggregate statistics cookies

Some applications use cookies to store browsing data or to improve session performance, or even to perform technical activities related to the proper functioning of the application itself.

Preference-saving Cookies

Some cookies are used to store browsing preferences and improve, both in terms of speed and convenience, the user’s experience of using and browsing. Such cookies sometimes involve setting geolocation, language, currency or storing the website link.

Cookies and sharing plug-ins

On this website plug-ins are installed that allow linking and sharing of content with social networks and other external platforms. Some of these are clearly visible due to the presence of logos or the name written in full, this is the case with plug-ins from Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, Vimeo ( to be verified) and other similar ones. The click on the button/link and the consecutive sharing activity create a link between the user, browser and server, in which user data can be collected about: the website, the date and time when the action takes place, the IP address, the browser used, the device and the operating system. The information is collected by the plug-in provider and may be transmitted even if the user is not registered with the platform in question. To prevent this from happening, it is possible to disable or block the use of java scripts from the browser being used in a manner towards the affected channels or even towards all channels.