COOKIE POLICY
Notice on the processing of personal data (Art. 13 GDPR 2016/679)
This notice regarding the use of cookies https://www.free-edit.com on the website is provided to the user as part of the provision of the Guarantor for the protection of personal data of 8 May 2014 "Identification of the simplified procedures for the provision of information and the acquisition of consent for the use of cookies". Please refer to the Privacy Policy of this website, also drafted in compliance with Art. 13 of EU Regulation 2016/679, for the definition of Data Controller, Data Protection Officer, methods and purposes of data processing, provision of data and exercise of the rights of data subjects.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text strings that a website can send during browsing to the relevant device, be it a PC, notebook, smartphone, tablet, etc.. As a rule, cookies are stored directly on the browser being utilised. The same website that sent them may then be able to read and register cookies on the same device in order to obtain a variety of information.
There are several reasons why cookies are used, such as computer authentication, session monitoring, storing information about specific configurations concerning users accessing the server, etc. Further information on cookies can be found at www.allaboutcookies.org .
WHY DO WE USE COOKIES?
Our website may use cookies for various reasons. The functionality of some parts of our website is dependent on cookies, and without them users would not be able to, for example, request services.
We are always looking for ways to improve our website and make our services more accessible. It is therefore important for us to understand how users use our website.
HOW MANY TYPES OF COOKIES EXIST?
There are two basic macro-categories, each with its own characteristics: technical cookies and third-party cookies. Generally speaking, technical cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website and to enable browsing; without them, pages may not be displayed correctly or certain services may not be available. Technical cookies, for instance, are necessary to keep the user logged in throughout their visit to a website, or to store language preferences, display settings, etc.
Technical cookies can be further divided into:
- browsing or session cookies, which ensure normal browsing and use of the website;
- functionality cookies, which allow the user to browse according to a set of selected criteria (e.g. language, products selected for purchase) in order to improve the service provided;
- Analytics cookies, similar to technical cookies and used directly by the website operator to gather information, collectively, on the number of users and how they visit the website.
Technical cookies may also be provided by third parties (so called “third-party cookies”), and may refer to any of the above-mentioned types managed in an anonymous and collective form, or in a manner that makes it possible to identify website surfers, even if occasional.
Finally, profiling cookies are also used, which provide information about the user, and are used in order to send advertising messages in line with the preferences expressed by the user while browsing.
THE COOKIES USED BY THIS WEBSITE.
As part of the functionality of this website, technical cookies (both direct and third-parties), are used, in order to ensure that the website functions properly, without which browsing would not be possible; analytics cookies are also used in order to provide information regarding the number of users and how they navigate the website.
The above-mentioned cookies are all collected and analysed in an anonymous and collective form.
Finally, the use of profiling cookies in any form is excluded.
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
This website uses third-party cookies “Google Analytics”. This is a statistical analysis service provided and managed by Google that allows to analyse, in an anonymous way, how users visit the website. The information generated by the cookie regarding website usage (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers within Google.
Useful addresses to better understand the Google Analytics privacy policy and access the consent forms:
- http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/it.html
- http://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html
- https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage#gajs
- https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245
- https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
It is possible to configure each browser differently if you would like Google Analytics not to use the data collected in any way. You will find instructions in the help menu of your browser regarding how to change your cookie preferences.
Internet Explorer: http://windows.microsoft.com/it-It/windows7/Block-enable-or-allow-cookies
Safari: http://www.apple.com/it/support /
Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=it&hlrm=en
Firefox: http://support.mozilla.org/it/kb/Attivare%20e%20disattivare%20i%20cookie
Opera: http://help.opera.com/Windows/10.20/it/cookies.html
Google Analytics cookies can also be rejected by following the following procedure indicated by Google https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=it .
The website will however remain fully usable even if you have decided to deactivate the monitoring function. For a permanent opt-out, the browser must accept permanent cookies. If your browser does not accept permanent cookies, then it is technically not possible to opt-out. Please use the functionality of your browser to deactivate monitoring (see www.allaboutcookies.org).
Refer to your smartphone/tablet's user manual for instructions on how to delete cookies from the Internet browser.
SOCIAL NETWORK COOKIES
These are cookies that allow the user's profile on social networks to interact with this website. This website does not require these cookies to function.
The most common use is for content sharing.
The handling of information collected by “third parties” is subject to the relevant regulations, which can be found on the relevant social networks..
WIDGET GOOGLE MAPS
Google Maps widget is integrated with the activity map on the website, which involves Google installing cookies on the user's computer. However, no information is shared by the website in which the widget is embedded. For more information, including on how to deactivate these cookies, please click on the following link:
https://www.google.com/intl/it_it/policies/privacy
