EXTENDED COOKIE POLICY
With this document, BMA Group S.r.l., Piazza della Vittoria, 15/9 Genoa, Italy 16121, as data controller pursuant to Articles 13 and 122 of Legislative Decree 196/2003 (“Privacy Code”) and in accordance with the General Provision of the Italian Data Protection Authority dated May 8, 2014, provides users of the website [www.bmagroup.it](http://www.bmagroup.it) with information regarding the cookies used.
The Data Controller is not required to request the user’s consent for technical cookies, as they are strictly necessary to provide the service.
For other types of cookies, consent may be expressed by the User, in accordance with current regulations, through specific browser settings and computer programs or devices that are easy and clearly accessible for the User. The Data Controller reminds Users that cookie preferences can be changed at any time. Cookies may also be disabled at any time via the browser, but doing so may prevent Users from accessing certain parts of the Site.
WHAT ARE COOKIES
Cookies are information that can be stored on your device (computer or smartphone) while browsing the Internet. Thanks to cookies, the server sends information each time you return to this site in order to enable optimal navigation.
Cookies are used to improve your browsing experience and to provide the site operator with information on how the site is being used, in order to obtain statistical data, create usage profiles, and deliver advertising messages consistent with your interests.
By continuing to browse, you consent to the use of cookies.
At any time, cookies stored in your browser may be disabled; please note that this option may limit many of the site’s browsing functions.
There are various types of cookies. Below are the types of cookies that may be used on the Site, together with a description of their purpose.
TYPES OF COOKIES
Cookies differ according to their duration, the domain that installed them, and their function.
Duration
Session cookies
These are temporary files that are stored until the website is left (or the browser is closed).
Persistent cookies
These are files that remain stored even after leaving the site and closing the browser. They are deleted only on the expiration date indicated in the cookie itself.
Domain
“First-party” cookies
These are files installed directly on the user’s device by the website being visited.
“Third-party” cookies
These are files installed by external websites through code embedded in the pages of the website being visited. Examples include cookies installed by social plugins (for content sharing) or traffic analysis cookies.
Function
Essential “technical” cookies
These cookies are essential for navigating the website and using certain features. Without strictly necessary cookies, requested online services—such as the shopping cart or invoice issuance during purchase confirmation—cannot be provided.
Consent is not required for strictly necessary cookies, as they are indispensable to provide requested services.
Functional “technical” cookies
These cookies are used to store user choices to improve navigation (for example, language selection or pre-filling forms). This type of cookie may include personal information (such as a username). Without these cookies, some site functions and page navigation may be compromised.
Performance cookies
These cookies are used to understand whether users are new or returning visitors, how they use the site, how they move between pages, how long they stay on pages and on the site, and their geographic origin. Data does not personally identify users and is aggregated anonymously by analytics tools. Disabling them does not affect site functionality.
Social widget cookies
Some widgets provided by social networks (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google Maps, etc.) may use their own third-party cookies. Disabling them does not compromise general site use, except in sections where widgets are installed (such as video or map integration) and in some cases content sharing or commenting functions.
Advertising cookies
This website does NOT use this type of cookie. Advertising cookies are installed to show visitors content related to their preferences and may be used to display ads tailored to individual interests. These cookies work with third-party sites and may track previous navigation across multiple domains. They usually record the user’s IP address and other information, some of which may be personal.
The website uses various types of cookies:
- Message cookies: once users have been informed via the banner displayed on this website, a cookie will be stored to track awareness of cookie use and prevent the banner from reappearing.
- Most websites collect cookies.
- Cookies collected on this website are not used to personally identify you; they are gathered to improve services and usability. Deleting these cookies may compromise certain site functions.
- Third-party analytical cookies that allow us to understand how visitors browse the site and what content interests them, helping improve the service offered.
- Third-party social cookies required to allow social networks (Facebook, Google, and Twitter) to manage interactions with widgets on the site.
Interaction with social networks and external platforms
These services allow interactions with social networks or other external platforms directly from the pages of the Application. Data collected is subject to each network’s privacy settings.
If a social interaction service is installed, traffic data may still be collected even if users do not use it.
Tweet button and Twitter social widgets (Twitter)
The Tweet button and Twitter widgets are interaction services provided by Twitter Inc.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
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Like button and Facebook widgets (Facebook, Inc.)
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
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Statistics
These services allow the Data Controller to monitor and analyze traffic and user behavior.
Google Analytics (Google)
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
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Last updated: May 28, 2015