COOKIE POLICY
Idées protects your privacy
in relation to the use of cookies and similar technologies
through this website [www.idees.it](http://www.idees.it)
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
This Cookie Policy supplements the Privacy Policy provided pursuant to Article 13 of EU Regulation 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and describes how cookies and similar technologies are used when browsing the website [www.idees.it](http://www.idees.it).
Cookies are small text files that websites visited by users send to the device used for browsing, where they are stored and then sent back to the same websites during subsequent visits.
Cookies may be used to allow the website to function properly, improve the browsing experience, collect statistical information on the use of the website or, where applicable and subject to the user’s consent, for further purposes described in this Cookie Policy.
2. DATA CONTROLLER
The Data Controller is Maria Antonietta Strigari, owner of the individual business Idées, with registered office in Milan, via Compagnoni n. 24, VAT no. 12908500155, who can be contacted at the following details: [info@idees.it](mailto:info@idees.it) – tel.: +39 02.70003787.
3. TYPES OF COOKIES USED
3.1 Technical and necessary cookies
The website uses technical and necessary cookies solely to allow browsing, ensure website security, enable the proper functioning of the pages and provide the features requested by the user. These cookies do not require the user’s consent, as they are strictly necessary for the functioning of the website.
Purpose and legal basis of processing
These cookies are used to allow the technical functioning of the website and ensure browsing security. The legal basis of the processing is the legitimate interest of the Data Controller in ensuring the proper functioning and security of the website.
Provision of data
The provision of data through technical cookies is necessary for browsing the website. Disabling these cookies may prevent some sections of the website from functioning properly.
3.2 Analytics and performance cookies
The website may use analytics and performance cookies, including those provided by the platform used to create and manage the website, in order to collect statistical information on page usage, website traffic and user interaction with the content. This information is used to understand how the website functions, improve its content and optimise the browsing experience.
Purpose and legal basis of processing
Analytics and performance cookies are used, where active, for statistical and website improvement purposes. The legal basis of the processing is the user’s consent, expressed through the cookie banner, where such consent is required by applicable law.
Provision of data
The provision of data through analytics and performance cookies is optional. The user may accept, decline or manage these cookies through the banner displayed on the website.
3.3 Third-party cookies
The website may integrate content, features or services provided by third parties, which may install cookies or similar technologies on the user’s device. These cookies are managed directly by the respective third parties, in accordance with their own privacy policies and cookie policies. The Data Controller invites users to consult the policies of any third parties present on or connected to the website for further information on the processing carried out through such tools.
3.4 Profiling cookies
As of the date of update of this Cookie Policy, the website does not use its own commercial profiling cookies aimed at sending personalised promotional communications or creating user profiles. Should profiling or marketing tools be activated in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated and, where necessary, the user’s prior consent will be requested.
4. CONSENT MANAGEMENT
Upon first accessing the website, the user may manage their preferences through the cookie banner, choosing whether to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies or customise their preferences. The user may modify their choices at any time, where available, through the dedicated cookie management function on the website. The user may also manage, block or delete cookies through the settings of the browser used. Disabling certain cookies may limit or compromise some features of the website.
5. DATA RETENTION PERIOD
Cookies may be session cookies, which are automatically deleted when the browser is closed, or persistent cookies, which remain stored on the user’s device for a defined period of time. The duration of cookies depends on their type and on the settings of the platform or service that releases them.
6. SCOPE OF COMMUNICATION AND DATA TRANSFER
Data collected through cookies may be processed by the Data Controller, by persons authorised to process data and by any duly appointed external data processors. The data may also be processed by the website’s technical providers and by parties that provide services necessary for the management, security, functioning and analysis of the website. Any transfer of data to countries outside the EU will take place, where applicable, in compliance with the safeguards provided for by Articles 45 and 46 of the GDPR.
7. RIGHTS OF THE DATA SUBJECT
The user may exercise, within the limits and according to the methods provided by applicable law, the rights recognised by Articles 15 et seq. of the GDPR, including the right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, objection, data portability and withdrawal of consent. These rights may be exercised by writing to Idées at [info@idees.it](mailto:info@idees.it) or by sending a communication to the Data Controller’s registered office in Milan, via Compagnoni n. 24. The data subject also has the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
8. COOKIE POLICY UPDATE
This Cookie Policy may be periodically updated, including in relation to legal, technical or functional changes to the website. Users are invited to consult this page regularly in order to check for any changes or updates.