COOKIE policy

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WHO THE DATA CONTROLLER IS AND HOW TO CONTACT them

The data controller is Composite Technical Systems S.p.A., with registered office in Via Monsignor Faidutti, 9 – 33048 Chiopris-Viscone (UD). To exercise the rights recognised by Regulation (EU) 679/2016 (hereinafter “GDPR” or “Regulation”) or to request clarification regarding the processing of your personal data, you can contact the Controller at:

E-mail info@ctscyl.com 

Public certified email (PEC): cts@pec.ctscyl.com 

Telephone: +39 0432 991383

WHAT COOKIES ARE

Cookies are small text files that websites send to a user’s browser (Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, etc.), where they are stored and later retrieved when the same user visits the site.

Cookies serve various purposes, such as performing computer authentication, session tracking, and storing information on specific configurations related to users accessing a server. They can also be used to store preferences or facilitate access to online content, such as keeping track of items in a shopping cart or auto-filling a form. 

Some cookies, however, are used for profiling users, meaning they track user behaviour to:

  • Send targeted advertising
  • Measure advertisement effectiveness 
  • Adopt marketing strategies

In this case, such cookies are referred to as profiling cookies. Similar tracking outcomes can also be achieved through other tools and techniques, including fingerprinting.

While browsing a website, users may also receive third-party cookies, meaning cookies from different websites or web servers. This occurs when a website contains external elements such as:

Images, maps, sounds, or social buttons (e.g., the Facebook “Like” button) 

Links to external web pages residing on servers other than the one hosting the visited page.

In other words, third-party cookies originate from a different domain that the website the user is currently visiting.

Technical cookies are those used exclusively for the purpose of transmitting communication over an electronic network or providing a service explicitly requested by the user (Article 122, paragraph 1, of the Privacy Code – Legislative Decree 196/03, as last amended by Legislative Decree 101/18).

These cookies enhance the browsing experience or enable services requested by the user. They are not used for any other purposes and are usually installed directly by the website owner.

Without these cookies, certain operations would difficult or impossible, such as performing home banking activities (e.g., viewing account statements, making transfers, or paying bills). These cookies are essential for allowing users to remain authenticated within a session.

For this reason, technical cookies cannot be disabled, and user consent is not required for their installation (pursuant to Article 122 of the Privacy Code), as they are considered strictly necessary for storing information essential to providing a requested service.

Analytical cookies, also known as statistical cookies, may be first-party or third-party cookies. They are installed to collect information about website usage and monitor user activity.

The Italian Data Protection Authority has clarified that these cookies can be considered equivalent to technical cookies if they are used for site optimisation by the website owner, who may collect statistical data in an aggregated about

  • The number of visitors 
  • How visitors interact with the website 

(See provision of 8 May 2014 and Guidelines on cookies and other tracking tools of 10 June 2021).

If statistical analysis is performed by third parties, then user data must be minimised beforehand and must not be combined with other data processing or shared with additional third parties. Under these conditions, analytics cookies are subject to the same rules as technical cookies regarding user information and consent.

Profiling cookies, on the other hand, are used to create user profiles and send advertising messages tailored to user preferences. According to Article 122 of the Privacy Code, the storage of or access to information on a user’s device is only permitted with the user’s prior consent, following the simplified information process described in Article 13, paragraph 3.

WHICH COOKIES ARE USED

The Site exclusively uses technical cookies, which are necessary for its proper functioning and to provide the services requested by users. As such, prior consent does not need to be obtained from users for their use.

MANAGING AND DISABLING COOKIES

It is possible to browse the website without enabling cookies; however, doing so may limit access to certain features or services. Most browsers accept cookies automatically. Users can prevent cookies from being stored by selecting the ‘do not accept cookies’ option in their browser settings.

Below are instructions for managing cookies in some of the most commonly used browsers. Please note that browsers are frequently updated, and menu items or configuration options may change in later versions. It is advisable to consult the official documentation of your browser for the latest and most accurate information.

Google Chrome

  • Open Google Chrome.
  • Click on the three vertical dots in the top right-hand corner to open the menu.
  • Select ‘Settings’.
  • Scroll down and click on ‘Advanced’.
  • In the ‘Privacy and Security’ section, click on ‘Site Settings’.
  • Click on ‘Cookies and site data’.
  • Here you can choose whether to allow or block cookies. You can also delete specific cookies or clear all stored cookies.

Mozilla Firefox

  • Open Mozilla Firefox.
  • Click on the three horizontal lines in the top right-hand corner to open the menu.
  • Select ‘Options’ or ‘Preferences’ depending on your operating system.
  • Click on ‘Privacy and Security’.
  • Under ‘Cookies and site data’ you can choose to block or allow cookies. You can also manage stored data, such as deleting cookies.

Safari (macOS)

  • Open Safari.
  • In the top menu, click on ‘Safari’, then select ‘Preferences’.
  • Go to the ‘Privacy’ tab.
  • Here, you will find options for managing cookies and website data, including the ability to block them.

Microsoft Edge

  • Open Microsoft Edge.
  • Click on the three horizontal dots in the top right-hand corner to open the menu.
  • Select ‘Settings’.
  • Click on ‘Privacy, search and services’.
  • Scroll down to the ‘Delete browsing data’ section and click on ‘Choose what to delete’.
  • Select ‘Cookies and other site data’ to delete them, or go to ‘Cookie and site settings’ to manage preferences.

Opera

  • Open Opera.
  • Click on the Opera logo in the top left-hand corner to open the menu.
  • Select ‘Settings’, then click ‘Advanced’ in the left-hand sidebar.
  • Click on ‘Privacy and Security’.
  • Scroll down to ‘Site settings’, then click on ‘Cookies and site data’.
  • Here, you can choose whether to accept, block, or remove cookies.

For mobile devices, you must refer to the instruction manual or settings menu of your device to learn how to manage cookies. Note: Changing cookie settings or deleting cookies may affect your web browsing experience. Some websites may not function properly without cookies.

For information on cookies stored on your device and to deactivate them individually, please visit:

Any cookies already stored on your hard disk can be deleted at any time.

DATA SUBJECT’S RIGHTS

The data controller informs you that you have the right to request:

  • Access to personal data and information (Article 15 of the GDPR)
  • Rectification or erasure of personal data (Articles 16 and 17 of the GDPR)
  • Restriction of personal data processing (Article 18 of the GDPR)

Additionally, the data subject may:

  • Object to the processing of personal data, under the conditions and within the limits set out in Article 21 of the GDPR
  • Exercise the right to data portability (Article 20 of the GDPR)

Where processing is based on the data subject’s consent, they have the right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

For processing operations based on consent (as per Article 6, paragraph 1(a) and Article 9, paragraph 2(a) of the GDPR), the data subject has the right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of previous processing based on the consent given before withdrawal.

RIGHT OF COMPLAINT

If a data subject believes that their personal data is being processed in violation of the GDPR, they have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority (Data Protection Authority or any other relevant authority) pursuant to Article 77 et seq. of the GDPR.

FURTHER INFORMATION ON DATA PROCESSING

Further details on the processing of personal data can be found in the privacy policy, which is accessible from the footer of the website.

REVIEWS

This policy is subject to periodic reviews and updates to reflect any regulatory changes or changes or modifications our data processing practices. Each updated version will be made available on our website, with the latest update date clearly indicated. We encourage users to regularly review this section regularly to be informed of any changes.

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