GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT COOKIES
Data Controller
This website is managed by Simulo Srl, in the person of Ing. Francesco Pietricola – Viale dell’Artigianato, 19 – 70026 Modugno (BA) – C.F. and VAT number: 07264990727 – Tel \ Fax: +39 080 5576811 – Email: info@simulo.it. Francesco Pietricola is the data controller.
Definition
Cookies consist of portions of code installed within the browser. These are small text files that the sites visited by users send to their terminals, where they are stored before being re-transmitted to the same sites on subsequent visits. Cookies are used for different purposes, have different peculiarities and can be used both by the owner of the site that the User is visiting, and by third parties. The main categories into which cookies can be divided are the following:
- Session or permanent cookies
- Technical or profiling cookies
- First-party or third-party cookies
Session and permanent cookies
Cookies can expire at the end of a browser session (the period between the opening of a browser window by the User and its closure) or they can be kept for a longer period of time. Session cookies are those that allow websites to link the actions of a user during a browser session. Session cookies expire when the browser session ends. Persistent cookies are stored on a user’s device between browser sessions, for variable periods of time, and allow the user’s preferences or actions to be stored with respect to a website.
Technical and profiling cookies
Technical cookies are those used by the owner of a site for the sole purpose of transmitting a communication over an electronic communications network, or to the extent strictly necessary for the provider of an information society service explicitly requested by the subscriber or by the ‘User to provide this service. For the installation of these cookies, the prior consent of the Users is not required when used directly by the site manager.
Profiling cookies are designed to create profiles relating to the User and are used in order to send advertising messages in line with the preferences expressed by the same in the context of surfing the net. Due to the particular invasiveness that these Cookies may have in the private sphere of Users, the European and Italian legislation provides that the User must be adequately informed on the use of the same, through a short information (banner) and an extended present on the site, and that he must express his express consent in this regard the first time he visits the site. This consent can be expressed in a general way, interacting with the brief information banner present on the landing page of the site, with the methods indicated in this banner, or it can be provided or denied selectively, according to the methods indicated below. This consent is tracked on the occasion of subsequent visits. However, the User always has the possibility to revoke the consent already expressed in whole or in part.
First-party and third-party cookies
A Cookie is “first party” (so-called first party cookie) or “third party” (so-called third party cookie) based on the website or domain from which it comes.
First-party cookies are essentially the cookies set and managed by the owner of the site. For these cookies, the obligation to provide information, to acquire any prior consent and / or possible blocking of cookies is the responsibility of the site owner.
Third-party cookies are cookies set by a domain other than the one visited by the user. For these Cookies, the obligation to provide information and to indicate the methods for any consent and / or blocking of Cookies lies with the third party, while the owner of the site is only obliged to insert the link to the third party where such elements are available.
Privacy properties Related cookies
Last updated: March 21, 2016
Information about cookies
_gat
The _gat cookie is part of the Google Analytics analysis and monitoring service. It is a cookie that expires after 10 minutes after creation or updating. It is used to block the number of requests for analysis scripts in order to consider the user’s visits as unique.
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_ga
The _ga cookie is part of the Google Analytics analysis and monitoring service. It is a cookie that expires after 2 years after creation or updating. It is used to distinguish users.
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USE OF COOKIES BY THE SITE
PREMISE
Below, the owner, Simulo Srl, in the person of Ing. Francesco Pietricola – Viale dell’Artigianato, 19 – 70026 Modugno (BA) – C.F. and VAT number: 07264990727 – Tel \ Fax: +39 080 5576811 – Email: info@simulo.it , provides the User with all the information on the Cookies installed through its website ( hereinafter referred to as “Web Space”) and the necessary information on how to manage your preferences regarding it.
The Owner also informs Users that this Cookie policy is part of the individual privacy policies of each site belonging to the Web Space, available in the “privacy policy” section of that site, where Users can acquire all the information required by ‘art. 13 of Legislative Decree 196/2003 (hereinafter, for the sake of brevity, the “Privacy Code”).
FIRST PARTY COOKIES
The Cookies used by the Owner in the Web Space are only of a technical nature and can be divided into the following sub-categories:
- navigation cookies, by means of which browsing preferences can be saved and the User’s browsing experience can be optimized
- analytics cookies, by means of which statistical information is acquired regarding users’ browsing methods. This information is treated in an aggregate and anonymous form
- functionality cookies, also from third parties, used to activate specific functions of this Web Space and necessary to provide the service or improve it.
These Cookies, as specified in the previous paragraph, being of a technical nature, do not require the prior consent of the User to be installed and used.
OTHER TYPES OF COOKIES OR THIRD PARTY TOOLS
Some of the services listed below based on the functionality offered to Users, focused on the use of third-party cookies, may not require the User’s consent.
Furthermore, these third parties could – in addition to what is specified in this policy and even without the knowledge of the Owner – carry out further User tracking activities. For detailed information on this, it is advisable to consult the respective privacy policies of the services listed, in which the User can receive information on the related processing and express his consent in this regard.
The Owner points out that with regard to third-party cookies, the same only has the obligation to insert the link to the third-party site in this Cookie policy. On the other hand, this subject is obliged to provide appropriate information on the processing carried out and to provide information to Users on how to block any cookies used.
Role of the owner as provider of advertising services
The Data Controller informs that the tools listed in the sections of this document that concern the processing for advertising and tracking purposes of Users, are also used in the event that the Data Controller operates as a provider of advertising services to third parties.
Furthermore, the Data Controller may be required to install tracking codes relating to advertising services on web spaces even not directly managed by the applicant but still part of the Data Controller’s network, to allow the customer to keep track of the progress of a specific advertising campaign.
The duration of this tracking activity is variable and can also be limited to a few days or weeks, which makes it impossible to publish a constantly updated list in this document.
Therefore, to obtain further information and updates in this regard, the User is advised to contact the Owner at the contact information contained in this document.
Use by minors
Users declare to be of age according to the legislation applicable to them. Minors may use this Web Space only with the assistance of a parent or guardian.
Viewing content from external platforms
These services allow you to view content hosted on external platforms directly from the pages of this Web Space and interact with them.
In the event that a service of this type is installed, it is possible that, even if the Users do not use the service, it collects traffic data relating to the pages in which it is installed.
Google Maps widget (Google Inc.)
Google Maps is a map viewing service managed by Google Inc. that allows this application to integrate such content within its pages.
Personal data collected: Cookies and Usage data.
Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy
Google Fonts (Google Inc.)
Google Fonts is a font style visualization service managed by Google Inc. that allows this application to integrate such content within its pages.
Personal data collected: Cookies and Usage data.
Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy
Statistics
The services contained in this section allow the Data Controller to monitor and analyze traffic data and are used to keep track of User behavior.
Google Analytics (Google Inc.)
Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google uses the Personal Data collected for the purpose of tracking and examining the use of this Application, compiling reports and sharing them with other services developed by Google.
Google may use the Personal Data to contextualize and personalize the advertisements of its own advertising network.
Personal data collected: Cookies and Usage data.
Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy – Opt Out
Remarketing e Behavioral Targeting
These services allow this Application and its partners to communicate, optimize and serve advertisements based on the past use of this Application by the User.
This activity is carried out through the tracking of Usage Data and the use of Cookies, information that is transferred to the partners to whom the remarketing and behavioral targeting activity is connected.
Remarketing with Google Analytics
for advertising (Google Inc.)
Google Analytics for display advertising is a Remarketing and Behavioral Targeting service provided by Google Inc. that connects the tracking activity carried out by Google Analytics and its Cookies with the Adwords advertising network and the Doubleclick Cookie.
Personal data collected: Cookies and Usage data.
Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy – Opt Out
Facebook Custom Audience (Facebook, Inc.)
Facebook Custom Audience is a Remarketing and Behavioral Targeting service provided by Facebook, Inc. that connects the activity of this Application with the Facebook advertising network.
Personal data collected: Cookies and Email.
Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy – Opt Out
Facebook Remarketing (Facebook, Inc.)
Facebook Remarketing is a Remarketing and Behavioral Targeting service provided by Facebook, Inc. that connects the activity of this Application with the Facebook advertising network.
Personal data collected: Cookies and Usage data.
Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy – Opt Out
Access to accounts on third party services
These services allow this Application to collect data from your accounts on third party services and perform actions with them.
These services are not activated automatically, but require the express authorization of the User.
Access to the Facebook account (This Application)
This service allows this Application to connect with the User’s account on the Facebook social network, provided by Facebook, Inc.
Permissions asked: Offline access, Status update, Sharing, Birthday date, Email, Contact email, Like and About me.
Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy
Access to the Twitter account (Twitter, Inc.)
This service allows this Application to connect with the User’s account on the Twitter social network, provided by Twitter, Inc.
Personal data collected: Various types of data as specified in the privacy policy of the service.
Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy
How can I check the installation of Cookies?
In addition to what is indicated in this document, the User can manage preferences relating to Cookies directly within their browser and prevent – for example – third parties from installing them. Through the browser preferences it is also possible to delete the Cookies installed in the past, including the Cookie in which the consent to the installation of Cookies by this site is eventually saved. It is important to note that by disabling all cookies, the functioning of this site could be compromised. You can find information on how to manage cookies in your browser at the following addresses: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox,Apple Safari and Microsoft Windows Explorer.
In the case of services provided by third parties, the User can also exercise their right to object to tracking by inquiring through the third party’s privacy policy, via the opt out link if explicitly provided in this Cookie policy or by contacting the same directly.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Owner informs that the User can use Your Online Choices. Through this service it is possible to manage the tracking preferences of most advertising tools. The Owner, therefore, advises Users to use this resource in addition to the information provided in this document.
If you do not want to allow the use of cookies on our website, please follow the instructions:
These procedures are subject to updates or modifications by the browser developers, so we cannot guarantee that they are fully compliant with the latest version available at all times.
To prevent the installation of cookies, you must follow the instructions corresponding to the browser used:
Internet Explorer
in the “Tools”> Internet Options menu, go to the “privacy” section, select the desired configuration and click the advanced configuration button. Activate the box “Overwrite the automatic administration of cookies”. Click the “Activate” or “Block” box. We recommend activating the option “Always accept session cookies” to allow optimal navigation on our web page.
Firefox
in the “Tools”> Options menu, go to the “privacy” section. Enable or disable the box “Accept web page cookies” or “tell websites I do not want to be tracked”, depending on the version of your browser. In addition, you can delete the cookies installed by clicking on the “delete cookies individually” option.
Chrome
in the “Tools”> Configuration menu, go to the “privacy> Content configuration” section. After selecting the “show advanced options” option, select your favorite cookie configuration. If you do not want to allow it to be installed, you can select the option “block site data and third party cookies”.
Opera
in the “Tools”> Options menu, go to the “Advanced” section. In the “cookies” menu, select the “Accept fingerprints” or “never accept cookies” option. If you prefer to have more control over the cookies that are installed on your system, we recommend that you select the “ask me before accepting cookies” option.
Safari
in the “Tools”> Preferences menu, go to the “Security” section. In the “Accept cookies” menu, select the “Always” or “Never” box. If you are using an iPhone, you will need to go to “Configuration> Safari” and there select whether or not you accept cookies.
If you use other browsers, you can get more information on how to configure the installation of cookies through the help or assistance section of that browser.
If you need help configuring cookies with your browser, please send us an email to info@simulo.it and we will contact you as soon as possible to provide you with the necessary information.
ONLINE RESOURCES:
You can also visit the site, in English, www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org for information on how to manage / delete cookies based on the type of browser used.
MOBILE
To delete cookies from the Internet browser of your smartphone / tablet, you need to refer to the device’s user manual.
This page is visible through a link on all pages of the Site pursuant to art. 122 second paragraph of the Legislative Decree. 196/2003 and following the simplified procedures for the information and the acquisition of consent for the use of cookies published in the Official Gazette 126 of June 3, 2014 and related register of measures no. 229 of May 8, 2014.
Data Controller
Simulo Srl, in the person of Ing. Francesco Pietricola – Viale dell’Artigianato, 19 – 70026 Modugno (BA) – C.F. and VAT number: 07264990727 – Tel \ Fax: +39 080 5576811 – Email: info@simulo.it
Since the installation of third-party Cookies and other tracking systems through the services used within this Web Space cannot be technically controlled by the Owner, any specific references to Cookies and tracking systems installed by third parties is to be considered indicative. To obtain complete information, consult the privacy policy of any third party services listed in this document.
Given the objective complexity linked to the identification of technologies based on Cookies and their very close integration with the functioning of the web, the User is invited to contact the Owner should he wish to receive any further information on the use of the Cookies themselves and any uses of the same – for example by third parties – made through this site.
This document refers to all the online spaces (sites, platforms, internet tools, etc.) owned by the Owner, as better identified at the time of the definition of Web Space in the paragraph “Use of Cookies by the site”. To obtain further information on the tools relating to a specific site, the User is requested to contact the Owner at the references provided in this document.
Update of this Cookie policy
This Cookie policy was updated on May 26, 2015. Any updates will always be published at this link.
Definitions and legal references
Personal Data (or Data)
Any information relating to a natural person, identified or identifiable, even indirectly, by reference to any other information, including a personal identification number, constitutes personal data.
Usage Data
These are personal data collected automatically by the Application (or by third-party applications that it uses), including: the IP addresses or domain names of the computers used by the User who connects to the Application, the addresses in URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) notation, the time of the request, the method used to submit the request to the server, the size of the file obtained in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the response from the server (successful, error, etc. .) the country of origin, the characteristics of the browser and operating system used by the visitor, the various temporal connotations of the visit (for example the time spent on each page) and the details of the itinerary followed within the Application, with particular reference to the sequence of the pages consulted, to the parameters relating to the operating system and the IT environment of the User.
User
The individual who uses this Web Space, which must coincide with or be authorized by the interested party and whose Personal Data are being processed.
Interested
The natural or legal person to whom the Personal Data refers.
Data Processor (or Manager)
The natural person, legal person, public administration and any other body, association or organization appointed by the Data Controller to process Personal Data, as established by the relative privacy policy.
Data Controller (or Owner)
The natural person, legal person, public administration and any other body, association or organization which is responsible, even jointly with another owner, for decisions regarding the purposes, methods of processing personal data and the tools used, including the profile of the security, in relation to the operation and use of this Web Space. The Data Controller, unless otherwise specified, is the owner of this Web Space.
Cookie
Small portion of data stored within the User’s device.
Legal references
Notice to European Users: this privacy statement has been prepared in fulfillment of the obligations under Art. 10 of the Directive n. 95/46 / EC, as well as the provisions of Directive 2002/58 / EC, as updated by Directive 2009/136 / EC, on the subject of Cookies.
This privacy statement relates exclusively to this Web Space.