COOKIE
With reference to the provision “Individuazione delle modalità semplificate per l’informativa e l’acquisizione del consenso per l’uso dei cookie – 8 maggio 2014” [“Identification of the simplified procedures for the policy and the obtaining of the consent to use cookies – 8 May 2014”] (published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 126 of 3 June 2014), we hereby provide a detailed and analytical description of the characteristics and purposes of the cookies installed in this website, explaining also how to select/deselect single cookies.
The WEBSITE pcapatlaw.it belonging to Porta & Consulenti Associati S.p.A. (PCA) – hereinafter referred to simply as the “Website” – uses cookies to offer its simple and efficient services to its Users during browsing of its pages.
The tables below summarize the different types of cookies which may be used on the Website, as well as their respective function and duration (i.e. for how long each cookie will remain on your device).
The policy is valid only for the aforesaid Website and for its related second and third-level domains, not for any other website which may be consulted through links.
By using this Website, users consent to our use of cookies in compliance with this Cookie Policy.
If you do not consent to our use of cookies, you have to either set your browser appropriately, or not use this website or its possible corresponding second and third level domains. If you disable our cookies, this might affect the user’s experience during browsing of our Website.
Additional information about our Privacy Policy can be found in this page.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT COOKIES
What are cookies?
Cookies are computer files or pieces of information which may be stored on your computer (or other Internet enabled devices, such as a smartphone or tablet) while browsing a Website. A cookie usually contains the name of the website from which it comes from, the “lifetime” of the cookie (i.e. how long it will remain on your device) and a value, which is usually a randomly generated unique number.
What do we use Cookies for?
We use cookies to make browsing easier and to better tailor them to your interests and needs. Cookies may also be used to help speed up your future experiences and activities on websites. We also use cookies to compile anonymous aggregated statistics enabling us to understand how people use websites in order to help improving the structure and contents of such websites.
Types of Cookies | What do they do? | Do these cookies collect my personal data/identify me? |
Necessary | These cookies are essential to make websites work correctly, they enable users to browse websites and make the most of their features such as remembering previous actions (entered texts) when navigating back to a page during the same session. | These cookies do not identify you as an individual. If you do not accept these cookies, it may affect the performance of the website, or parts of it |
Performance | These cookies help us understand how users interact with websites by providing information about the areas visited, the time spent on the website, and any issues encountered, such as error messages. This helps us improve websites performance. | These cookies do not identify you as an individual. All data are collected and aggregated anonymously. |
Functionality | These cookies enable websites to remember the choices you make (such as your user name, the language chosen or the region you are in, the possible products added to the shopping basket) in order to provide you with a more tailored offer. They can also enable users to view videos, enter games and interact with social instruments such as blogs, chatrooms, and forums. | The information these cookies collect may include personally identifiable information that you have disclosed, such as your user name or profile picture. If you do not accept these cookies, it may affect the performance and functionality of the website and it may restrict access to contents on the website. |
Targeting / advertising | These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to view targeted advertising or to limit the number of times you see an ads. They also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns on websites. We may use these cookies to remember websites you have visited, and we may share this information with third parties. |
Most of these cookies track consumers via their IP address, therefore they may collect some personal identifiable information. |
What type of cookies do we use?
Two types of cookies may be used on the websites: ‘session cookies’ and ‘persistent cookies’.
session cookies: they are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you leave the website.
persistent cookies: they are cookies that remain on your device for much longer or until you manually delete them (how long the cookie remains on your device will depend on the “lifetime” of the cookie in question and on your browser settings).
Some of the pages you visit may also collect information using pixel tags (also known as clear gifs) that may be shared with third parties which directly support promotional activities and websites development. For instance, websites usage information about visitors to the websites may be shared with advertising agencies to better target Internet banner ads on the websites.
According to the Privacy Protection Authority, Cookies can also be divided into Technical Cookies, Profiling Cookies, first party Cookies, third party Cookies.
Technical Cookies: these cookies are necessary for browsing or to provide a service requested by the user. They are not used for additional purposes and they are usually installed directly by the website owner. Without such cookies, some operations could not be carried out or they would be more complex and/or less safe, such as for example home banking activities (viewing of bank statement, bank transfers, paying of bills etc…), for which cookies are essential as they enable to identify and keep identified users during the session.
Profiling Cookies: these cookies are used to track users’ web browsing and to create profiles about their tastes, habits, choices etc…These cookies allow to send ads messages in line with the preferences shown by the same user during on-line browsing.
First part Cookies are generated and managed directly by the operator of the website the user is browsing.
Third part Cookies are generated and managed by parties other than the operator of the website the user is browsing (usually under an agreement between the website owner and the third part).
What are third part cookies?
When you visit websites, several operators can set cookies on your device in order to be able to provide their services to you. For more information about these cookies, as well as to know how not to receive these cookies, please refer to the special table on the website http://www.youronlinechoices.com/it/
How can I control or delete cookies?
Most internet browsers are initially set up to automatically accept cookies. You can change the settings to block cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent to your device. There are a number of ways to manage cookies. Please refer to your browser instructions or help screen to learn more about how to adjust or modify your browser settings. If you disable cookies, this may impact your browsing experience, for example you may not be able to visit certain areas or you may not receive personalised information when you visit a website.
If you use different devices to view and access the websites (e.g. your computer, smartphone, tablet etc…), you will need to ensure that each browser on each device is adjusted to suit your cookie preferences.
Technical and statistics Cookies used on the website pcapatlaw.it
Technical cookies enable to carry out activities that are strictly related to the operation of this on-line space. The technical Cookies used by this Website can be divided into the following sub-categories:
- Session cookies allow to save browsing preferences and to optimize the User’s browsing experience;
- Analytics cookies allow to acquire statistical information concerning Users’ browsing methods. This information is processed in an aggregated and anonymous way;
- Functionality cookies, also third-party cookies, are used to enable features of this on-line space and they are necessary to provide or improve the service.
The following Technical Cookies do not need the prior consent of the User in order to be installed and used.
Name of the cookie | Type of cookie | Cookie’s description | Cookie’s duration |
PHPSESSID | session cookie | it is necessary for the web platform in order to identify a user’s single session | single session |
__utma | persistent | user’s visit time – necessary for Google Webmaster and Analytics third-party service. | 2 years |
__utmb | persistent | user’s churn rate – necessary for Google Analytics third-party service. | 30 minutes |
__utmc | session cookie | user’s origin – necessary for Google Analytics third-party service. | single session |
__utmt | persistent | performance – necessary for Google Analytics third-party service. | 10 minutes |
__utmz | persistent | user’s origin – necessary for Google Analytics third-party service. | 6 months |
adinj | persistent | necessary for the web platform for internal banners rotation purposes. | 1 hour |
viewed_cookie_policy | persistent | internal use cookies necessary for the implementation and viewing of the Cookie Policy. | 1 year |
Cookies used on the website pcapatlaw.it
Name | Description | Collected data | Place of processing and Policy Link |
Button +1 and Google+ (Google Inc.) social widgets | The +1 button and the Google+ social widgets are interaction services with the Google+ social network, provided by Google Inc | Cookies and usage data | USA Privacy Policy |
Facebook (Facebook, Inc.) Like Button and social widgets | The Facebook Like Button and social widgets are interaction services with the Facebook social network, provided by Facebook, Inc. | Cookies and usage data | USA Privacy Policy |
Twitter (Twitter, Inc.) Tweet button and social widgets | The Twitter Tweet button and social widgets are interaction services with the Twitter social network, provided by Twitter, Inc | Cookies and usage data | USA Privacy Policy |
Google Analytics (Google Inc.) |
Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google uses the Personal Data collected in order to track and examine the use of this Applications, to compile reports and to share them with the other services developed by Google. Google may use the Personal Data in order to contextualize and customize the ads of its advertising network (script set in order to track anonymously) |
Cookies and usage data | USA Privacy Policy Opt Out |
Youtube Video (Google Inc.) |
Youtube is a video viewing service managed by Google Inc. which enables this Application to integrate such contents into its pages | Cookies and usage data | USA Privacy Policy |
Vimeo Video (Vimeo, LLC) |
Vimeo is a video viewing service managed by Vimeo, LLC which enables this Application to integrate such contents into its pages | Cookies and usage data | USA Privacy Policy |
Google Fonts (Google Inc.) |
Google Fonts is a font viewing service managed by Google Inc. which enables this Application to integrate such contents into its pages | Cookies and usage data | USA Privacy Policy |
Google Maps (Google Inc.) |
Google Maps is a map viewing service managed by Google Inc. which enables this Application to integrate such contents into its pages. | Cookies and usage data | USA Privacy Policy |
AddThis (AddThis) |
Add This is a service which enables to share contents in the various social platforms. | Cookies and usage data | USA Privacy Policy |
ShareThis (ShareThis) |
Share This is a service which enables to share contents in the various social platforms. | Cookies and usage data | USA Privacy Policy |
This Website can use Adobe Flash Player to offer several multimedia contents. It is installed by default in most computers. If you use some of these contents, Google Analytics stores additional data in the computer, which are also known as Flash cookies (or Local Share Objects) through which the owner is able to know the total number of times a specific audio/video file is opened, the number of persons who use it until the end and how many persons close it before it ends. The Adobe website (Privacy Policy) provides information about how to remove or disable Flash cookies. It should be noted that limiting and/or eliminating the use of this type of flash cookies may affect the available features for the applications based on Flash technology.
When using the FLASH PLAYERS included in this Website, hosted.muses.org (the manufacturer of the Flash Players software www.muses.org) may send some technical cookies concerning Google Analytics statistics. |
Overall cookies management
How to disable cookies through browser configuration
- Disabling cookies on Firefox
- Disabling cookies on Chrome
- Disabling cookies on Internet Explorer
- Disabling cookies on Safari
- Disabling cookies on Opera
How to disable special third-party service cookies
- Google Services
- Histats
- Addthis
- ShareThis
- Disqus
- Cloudflare
- Amazon
- Digital Advertising Alliance Consumer Choice (to block third party cookies)
- Your Online Choices (to block third party cookies)
Removal of Flash Cookies