Cookies are short text fragments (letters and/or numbers) that allow the web server to store on the client (the browser, e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Opera…) information to be reused during the same visit to the site (session cookies) or later, even days later (persistent cookies). Cookies are stored, based on user preferences, by the individual browser on the specific device used (computer, tablet, smartphone). Similar technologies, such as, for example, web beacons, transparent GIFs and all forms of local storage introduced with HTML5, can be used to collect information and about the use of services. A cookie cannot retrieve any other data from the user’s hard drive or transmit computer viruses or acquire email addresses. Each cookie is unique to the user’s web browser. Some of the functions of cookies may be delegated to other technologies.

Depending on the characteristics and use of cookies, various types of cookies can be distinguished:

(a) Technical cookies

These are cookies that are essential for the proper functioning of a website and are used to manage various services related to websites (such as a login or access to restricted functions on sites). The duration of cookies is strictly limited to the working session or they can make use of a longer dwell time in order to remember the visitor’s choices. Disabling technical cookies may affect the experience of using and navigating the website.

(b) Analytical (analytics) cookies.

These cookies are used to collect information about the use of the site. This information is used with regard to anonymous statistical analysis in order to improve the use of the site and to make the content more interesting and relevant to the user’s wishes. This type of cookie collects data anonymously about user activity and how the user arrived at the site. Analytical cookies are sent from the site itself or from third-party domains. They also allow monitoring the system and improve its performance and usability. Disabling such cookies can be done without any loss of functionality and will be discussed in detail later.

(c) Third-party service analytics cookies.

These cookies are used in order to collect information about users’ use of the site anonymously such as: pages visited, time spent, source traffic origins, geographic origin, age, gender and interests for the purpose of marketing campaigns. These cookies are sent from third-party domains external to the site.

(d) Cookies to integrate third-party software products and functions.

This type of cookie integrates functionality developed by third parties within Site pages such as icons and preferences expressed in social networks for the purpose of sharing Site content or for the use of third-party software services (such as software to generate maps and additional software offering additional services). These cookies are sent from third-party domains and partner sites that offer their functionality between the pages of the Site.

(e) Profiling cookies

These are those cookies necessary to create user profiles in order to send advertising messages in line with the preferences expressed by the user within the pages of the Site.

Types of cookies used and their purposes

Sbordoni & Partners Studio legale Associato (“Firm”) uses the following types of cookies:

Technical session cookies: used for navigation and to facilitate access and use of the site. They are essential to access protected resources without having to re-enter credentials at each page change. These cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent technical cookies: these are cookies useful for facilitating the user’s correct use of the site. They are used, for example, to store user preferences such as layout, language, etc. These preferences remain valid even after the browser is closed and reopened.
Third-party cookies: by visiting a website you may receive cookies from sites operated by other organizations (“third parties”) that may reside in Italy or abroad. In this case, the Data Controller has no responsibility for the operation of third-party cookies.

The user by choosing to browse the Site understands that it uses the aforementioned cookies.

Withdrawal of consent to use cookies (opt-out/opt-out)

Users can revoke their consent to the use of cookies in their browser by using the options of the manufacturer of the browser used. If you opt out, your browsing may be slower and you may no longer be able to use some of our services. For more information about the use of cookies and how to block them, you can visit youronlinechoices.eu (in Europe) or aboutads.info/choices (in the United States). If you have any questions or comments about the use of cookies, you may contact the Firm at segreteria@studiosbordoni.com.

Changes to the cookie policy

The Firm may modify this cookie policy based on new legislative or regulatory requirements, or to ensure that the above policy complies with the instructions published by the Italian data protection authority. When significant changes have been made to this cookie policy, users will be notified via a notification on the site or via email for registered users.