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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on the website www.alessandrodipierro.com , managed by Alessandro Di Pierro. This policy provides details on the cookies used, their purposes, and how to manage user preferences.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that visited websites send to the user's device (computer, tablet, smartphone), where they are stored before being retransmitted to the same sites on the next visit. Cookies allow the device to be recognised and information about the user's preferences or past actions to be stored.

Similar technologies used: The website also uses Local Storage, HTML5 Session Storage and other technologies for purposes similar to cookies, subject to the same consent rules.

 

2. Categories of cookies used

Our site uses four categories of cookies, corresponding to the options on the consent banner:

  • Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary): These are essential for the secure functioning of the site and the Wix platform. They do not require prior consent as they are necessary to provide the requested service.

  • Analytical Cookies: These collect aggregate statistical information to understand how users use the site and improve its functioning. They require explicit consent.

  • Functional Cookies: Enable additional features such as help widgets and interface customisation. They require explicit consent.

  • Marketing Cookies: Currently not used on the website. Category available for future implementation of advertising services.

 

3. Detailed List of Cookies Used

Below is a specific list of cookies used on the website, divided by category:

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3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and are installed automatically without prior consent:

hs (Wix.com)

Purpose: Session identifier for security and server load balancing

Duration: Session (deleted when the browser is closed)

svSession (Wix.com)

Purpose: User session status management and Wix platform functionality

Duration: 297 days

server-session-bind (Wix.com)

Purpose: Optimised routing of server requests to improve performance

Duration: Session (approximately 55 minutes)

XSRF-TOKEN (Wix.com)

Purpose: Protection token against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks

Duration: Session (approximately 33 minutes)

consent-policy (Wix.com)

Purpose: Storage of preferences expressed via the cookie banner

Duration: 120 days

bSession (Wix.com)

Purpose: Advanced session for specific platform features

Duration: 46 days

ssr-caching (Wix.com)

Purpose: Server-side rendering cache indicator for speed optimisation

Duration: 60 days

Wix.com information:

Privacy Policy: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy

Role: Data processor for hosting services

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3.2 Analytical Cookies (Require Consent)

These cookies are only activated with your consent to collect anonymous statistics:

_ga (Google LLC)

Purpose: Unique visitor identifier for aggregate statistics on site usage

Duration: 202 days (approximately 6.5 months)

_ga_HSBTSWSEJX (Google LLC)

Purpose: Google Analytics 4 session identifier for data continuity

Duration: 59 days (approximately 2 months)

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Google Analytics - Privacy Configuration:

✅ IP address anonymisation enabled

✅ Data sharing with Google disabled for advertising purposes

✅ Use exclusively for aggregate statistics

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Useful links:

Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-out tool: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

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3.3 Functional Cookies (Consent required)

These cookies enable additional features such as the support chat:

chaty_app_referrer (Chaty Widget)

Purpose: Stores the referring page to contextualise chat conversations.

Duration: 18 days.

chaty_app_user_id (Chaty Widget)

Purpose: Unique ID to maintain continuity of conversations between different sessions.

Duration: 30 days.

Notes: WhatsApp chat widget for customer support integrated into the site.

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3.4 Marketing Cookies

Currently, there are no advertising or marketing profiling cookies on this site. If such services are activated in the future, this policy will be updated and you will be asked for new specific consent.

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4. Consent Management

When you first access the site, a banner will appear allowing you to:

‘Accept all’: Authorise all categories of cookies (essential, analytical, functional)

‘Reject all’: Install only essential cookies necessary for operation

‘Settings’: Granular consent by category:

  • Essential cookies (always active)

  • Analytical cookies (Google Analytics)

  • Functional cookies (Chat Chaty)

  • Marketing cookies (not used)

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5. Cookie Management via Browser

You can manage cookies directly from your browser settings:

Chrome: Menu → Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies

Firefox: Menu → Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge: Menu → Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Please note: Disabling essential cookies may compromise the functioning of the website.

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6. International transfers

The use of third-party cookies involves transfers to countries outside the EU:

Google LLC (United States): EU-US Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)

Wix.com (United States/Israel): Standard Contractual Clauses and Adequacy Decision for Israel

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7. Data Controller

Alessandro Di Pierro

VAT number: 11712321006

Email: dipierro@gmail.com

 

8. User Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate data

  • Request erasure (right to be forgotten)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing for marketing purposes

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Data portability in a structured format

To exercise your rights: dipierro@gmail.com with proof of identity

Complaints: Data Protection Authority - www.garanteprivacy.it - garante@gpdp.it

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9. Updates

This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect regulatory or technological changes. The date of the last update is always indicated at the top of the document. Substantial changes will be communicated via banners on the website.

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