1 – Type of Cookies

1 . To make this site work properly, GEA COSTRUZIONI places small data files called cookies on your device. A cookie (a string of letters and numbers) is a small text file that a website saves on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit the site. It enables the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size and other display preferences) and helps us to improve our website.

2. A cookie consists of a reduced amount of data, which is transferred from the user’s browser to the web server. Our cookies do not run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to your computer, and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to your computer.

3. Cookies do not record any personal information and any identifiable information will not be memorised. If you do not want to receive cookies, you can reject them by opting out or modifying your browser settings. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of, or to fully experience the features of the web site. To proceed without altering the cookie options it is sufficient to continue browsing.
Here is a list of the type of cookies the web site uses:

2 – Technical Cookies

1 . There are many different technologies used for keeping information in the user’s computer, which are then collected by sites. One the most well known and frequently used are HTML cookies. These are relevant to the proper functionality of the Site and enable us to optimise our performance and provide a better user experience.

2. The settings to manage and disable cookies may differ depending on the type of browser used. The user has the option of managing browser settings or disabling cookies. This could lead to a slower or more incomplete service.

3. By allowing cookies, the web site will be safe and efficient.

4. The cookies inserted in the browser and transmitted by Google Analytics or other data handlers or similar, are only considered technical if they are used directly by the owner of the web site in order to optimise the performance of said site and will be used to analyse the number of users and the way they access the site. The rules and conditions for analytics cookies are the same as those for technical cookies.

5. In terms of duration, there are session cookie files, which are erased when you close your browser. When you restart your browser and go back to the site that created the cookie, the website will not recognize you. You will have to log back in (if login is required) or select your preferences/themes again. These are different to persistent cookies, which remember your information and settings when you visit them in the future. These cookies remain on your browser for as long as the visited website has programmed the cookie to last.

6. Session cookies may be installed in order to allow access to a reserved area of the portal as an authenticated user.

7. The session cookie is stored in temporary memory and typically stores information in the form of a session identification that does not personally identify the user. They only last as long as the browsing session and are erased once the session terminates.

3 – Third Party Cookies

1 . Third party cookies are placed on a user’s hard disk by a web site from a domain other than the one a user is visiting.

2. Persistent cookies are often third party cookies.

3. Third-party cookies are placed so that a site can remember personalization preferences and online behaviour and therefore send personalised advertising messages to the site.

4. Third-party analytical cookies may be installed. These are placed by third parties which are external to our web site.

5. Third-party analytical cookies are used to analyse how visitors are moving around the website. The data is anonymous and is used purely to enhance the functionality of the web site. Profiling cookies by third parties are used to create user profiles in order to create personalised advertising.

6. If you submit any personal information to these third parties, your information is governed by their privacy policies. We encourage you to carefully read the privacy policy on any website that you visit.