Website: www.www.manuelemontesanti.com
Last Updated: August 31, 2026
Pursuant to EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws
This Cookie Policy explains the types, purposes, and management of cookies used on the website www.www.manuelemontesanti.com, as well as instructions on how users can accept, refuse, or manage cookie preferences in compliance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and relevant data protection authorities.
1. Data Controller
The Data Controller responsible for personal data processed through this website is:
- Data Controller: Manuele Montesanti
- Website: https://www.www.manuelemontesanti.com
- Contact Email: info@www.manuelemontesanti.com
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites visited by users send directly to their terminal devices (computer, tablet, smartphone), where they are stored to be transmitted back to the same sites upon subsequent visits by the same user.
While browsing, users may also receive cookies sent from different websites or web servers (“third-party cookies”), which may host embedded elements (such as images, maps, audio clips, video players, or social widgets).
3. Types of Cookies Used on This Website
A. Technical and Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and to enable navigation and core features (e.g., session management, saving cookie consent choices). Prior user consent is not required for the installation of technical cookies.
B. Analytical and Performance Cookies (with IP Anonymization)
Analytical cookies are used to collect aggregate, anonymous statistics regarding user traffic and navigation patterns (e.g., most visited pages, average duration of visits). When IP anonymization is enabled, these cookies are treated as technical cookies and do not require prior consent.
C. Profiling and Third-Party Marketing Cookies
Profiling cookies aim to create user profiles in order to deliver targeted advertising based on preferences shown during web browsing, or to integrate third-party functionalities (e.g., embedded social widgets or media players like YouTube). The use of these cookies requires the user’s prior and explicit consent.
4. Overview of Cookies Used
| Cookie Name | Provider / Domain | Type | Purpose / Function | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | www.manuelemontesanti.com | Technical | Stores user cookie consent choices for the current domain. | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID / session | www.manuelemontesanti.com | Technical | Preserves user session state across page requests. | Session |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics (Third-Party) | Analytical (Anonymized) | Collects anonymous statistics regarding site usage and traffic. | 2 years / 14 months |
| yt-remote-* / VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube / Google (Third-Party) | Profiling / Media | Tracks user preferences and metrics for embedded YouTube videos. | Session / 6 months |
5. Managing Consent and Preferences
Upon initial access to the website, a Cookie Banner provides a concise notice and options to manage consent settings:
- Accept All: Consent to all cookie categories.
- Reject Non-Essential: Refuse all non-essential cookies. Only strictly necessary technical cookies will remain active.
- Customize Preferences: Adjust granular consent settings per category.
Users can change or withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings link located in the website footer.
6. Disabling Cookies via Browser Settings
Users can prevent cookies from being saved or remove existing cookies by adjusting their browser settings:
- Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org
- Apple Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari
- Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge
7. Data Subject Rights
Under Articles 15–22 of the EU GDPR (2016/679), users have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of their personal data, as well as the right to data portability and withdrawal of consent.
Requests can be submitted free of charge to the Data Controller at: info@www.manuelemontesanti.com
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
The Data Controller reserves the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to comply with legal amendments or technical changes to the website.
Cookie Policy drafted in compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679).