COOKIE POLICY

version updated on 19/07/2023

WHAT COOKIES ARE

A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a particular website. The text stores information that the website is able to read when it is later consulted from the same device. In essence, cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognize your device.

Cookies do many different things: they help you navigate between pages more efficiently, they store your preferences and generally improve your browsing experience. In some cases, cookies allow us to show you promotions that may be of interest to you. Some of these cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, while others are useful because they can securely store, for example, your user name or language settings. The advantage of having cookies installed on your computer is that you no longer need to fill in the same information each time you visit a previously visited website.

Some cookies are automatically deactivated at the end of the session (from when the user opens the browser to when he/she exits the browser) others are saved on the user's device for a longer period (usually, these cookies are used to store the preferences and choices of the user visiting the website or to profile commercial promotions).

The website may contain both original cookies and third-party cookies, i.e. cookies that are activated by a domain other than the site's own.

Visit AboutCookies.org for more information about cookies and how they affect your browsing experience.

TYPES OF COOKIES

The website maintains the following types of cookies active on its site:

1. Technical (or session) cookies: these are technical cookies that are essential to enable you to navigate the site and to use its various functionalities. Without these cookies, the shopping cart area for requesting a quote cannot function.

2. Analytical cookies that improve the functioning of the website (Google Analytics): these cookies collect information on how the website is visited, for example, which pages are viewed the most. These cookies do not collect information identifying the individual User, but only aggregated and anonymous data. They are only used to improve the services offered by the website.

By using our site, you accept that such cookies may be installed on your device.

DEACTIVATION OF COOKIES

It is possible to change your browser to deactivate cookies by means of a very simple procedure (please note: deactivating cookies on your browser may cause the website to malfunction and you will not be able to save your user name and login password for restricted areas).

Firefox:

1. Open Firefox;

2. Press the button on the keyboard;

3. In the toolbar at the top of the browser, select Tools and then Options;

4. Then select the Privacy tab;

5. Go to History Settings: and then to Use custom settings. Uncheck Accept cookies from sites and save preferences.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer;

2. Click on the Tools button and then on Internet Options;

3. Select the Privacy tab and move the slider to the privacy level you wish to set (upwards to block all cookies or downwards to allow all cookies);

4. Then click OK.

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome;

2. Click on the Tools icon;

3. Select Settings and then Advanced Settings;

4. Select Content Settings under Privacy;

5. On the Cookies tab, you can deselect cookies and save your preferences.

Safari:

1. Open Safari;

2. Choose Preferences from the toolbar, then select the Security panel in the dialogue box that follows;

3. In the Accept cookies section you can specify whether and when Safari should save cookies from websites. For more information click on the Help button (marked with a question mark);

4. For more information on the cookies that are stored on your computer, click on Show cookies.

GOOGLE ANALYTICS

This website uses Google Analytics (analytical cookies), a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. ("Google") . Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your anonymous IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. You can prevent Google from detecting a cookie that is generated by and linked to your use of this website (including your IP address) and processing this data by downloading and installing this browser plugin: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.