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Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how COX ZERO ITALY SRL SEMPLIFICATA ("we," "us," or "our"), a company registered and operating in Italy with its registered office at Via Privata Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, 3, 20127 Milano, Italy, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide a better browsing experience, and to supply information to the website operators.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" cookies (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" cookies (set by a domain other than the website you are visiting).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the proper functioning of our website – Some cookies are essential for the website to operate correctly, including security, network management, and accessibility features.
- To remember your preferences – We use cookies to remember your settings and preferences, such as your cookie consent choice, so you do not have to re-enter them each time you visit.
- To understand how visitors use our website – Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are visited most often, and whether users encounter errors. This information helps us improve the website experience.
- To measure the effectiveness of our communications – We may use cookies to understand how visitors arrive at our website and to measure the performance of our educational outreach efforts.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation, security features, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year | First-party, Persistent |
| session_id | Maintains your browsing session | Session | First-party, Session |
4.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preferences or region. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores display and interface preferences | 6 months | First-party, Persistent |
4.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors navigate the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years | Third-party, Persistent |
| _ga_* | Used to persist session state | 2 years | Third-party, Persistent |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique visitors | 24 hours | Third-party, Persistent |
4.4 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. We may use these cookies to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Used to store and track conversions | 90 days | Third-party, Persistent |
5. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear, giving you the option to accept all cookies or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, at which point the consent banner will reappear.
Additionally, you can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View the cookies stored on your device and delete them individually or all at once.
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies.
- Configure the browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.
- Disable cookies entirely (note: this may affect the functionality of our website).
The method for managing cookies varies by browser. Below are links to the cookie management instructions for commonly used browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and Delete Cookies
6. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies to track your activity on our website, including:
- Local Storage: Used to store data locally on your browser, such as your cookie consent preference. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not sent to the server with each request.
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage but is cleared when the browser session ends. We may use session storage for temporary data during your visit.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the use of these cookies. Third-party cookie providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them. Third-party services we may use include:
- Google Analytics: Used for website traffic analysis and performance measurement.
- Google Ads: Used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
We do not share personal data with third parties for purposes unrelated to the operation and improvement of our website.
8. Legal Basis for Processing
In accordance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Italian Data Protection Code (Legislative Decree 196/2003, as amended by Legislative Decree 101/2018), and the guidelines issued by the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali), we process cookie data based on the following legal bases:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interest — these cookies are essential for the operation of the website and do not require consent.
- Functional, Analytics, and Marketing Cookies: Consent — we will only place these cookies on your device after you have given your explicit consent through the cookie consent banner.
9. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for the duration specified in the cookie tables above. Your cookie consent preference is stored for one year, after which you will be asked to confirm your preferences again. You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
10. Your Rights
Under the GDPR and applicable Italian data protection law, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data collected through cookies:
- Right of access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to restriction of processing: You can request restriction of the processing of your data.
- Right to data portability: You can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data.
- Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time by clearing your cookies or adjusting your browser settings.
- Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali), Piazza Venezia 11, 00187 Roma, Italy.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 without appropriate parental consent, we will take steps to delete such data promptly.
12. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Material changes to this policy may be communicated through a notice on our website or through the reappearance of the cookie consent banner.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us:
COX ZERO ITALY SRL SEMPLIFICATA
Via Privata Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, 3
20127 Milano, Italy
Related Legal Documents
For more information about how we handle your personal data and the terms governing the use of our website, please review our related legal documents: