Cookie Policy
1. What are cookies
Small text files that the Site or third-party services store on your device to save preferences, improve performance, perform statistics, or display embedded content.
2. Types of cookies used
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Technical/necessary (first-party or third-party): ensure the operation of the Site, load balancing, security, and user session management. Do not require consent.
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Functional/preferences: remember user choices (e.g., language).
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Analytics/Statistics (Google Analytics): collect aggregated information on Site usage. Subject to consent.
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Profiling/Marketing: not used directly by the Site; however, YouTube and Google Maps may set identifiers when the user interacts with the widgets. Subject to consent.
3. Tools/services that may set cookies
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Data processed | Indicative duration | Legal basis |
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| Hosting | SiteGround | Site delivery, security, logs | IP, HTTP requests, server logs | technical session / log rotation | Technical necessity |
| Google Analytics (GA4) | Google LLC/Google Ireland | Aggregate statistics on Site usage | IP (processed/masked), browsing events | _ga (up to 2 years), ga* (up to 2 years) | Consent |
| YouTube embed | Google LLC | Video playback; may set cookies/IDs (e.g., YSC, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE) on load/interaction | IP, device, player events | session / up to 6–8 months | Consent |
| Google Maps widget | Google LLC | Display of interactive maps | IP, device, map interactions | variable | External link |
| Google Fonts (CDN) | Google LLC | Web font loading | IP, requests to CDN | session | Legitimate interest / Consent if required by the banner |
| Font Awesome (CDN/Kit) | Fonticons, Inc. | Vector icons; may collect usage metrics | IP, requests to CDN | session | Legitimate interest |
Note: cookie names/durations may change over time depending on the provider’s choices or configuration.
4. Consent management
A banner is shown on first access to choose non-technical cookies.
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Accept all cookies: analytics and third-party widgets are also enabled.
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Reject / Settings: only technical cookies remain active; external content (YouTube/Maps) will load only after consent (with a “click to load” mechanism).
You can change your preferences at any time by reopening the banner.
5. How to manage cookies from the browser
You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may impair your browsing experience.
Instructions: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari (see the official browser websites).
6. Transfers and third parties
The use of Google/YouTube/Maps/Fonts and Font Awesome services may involve transfers of data to non-EU countries (e.g., the USA). These providers act as independent controllers; for details, please refer to their respective privacy/cookie notices.
7. List of useful links (third-party notices)
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Google Privacy & Terms (Analytics/YouTube/Maps/Fonts): https://policies.google.com/privacy
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Google Analytics components and consent controls: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/12017362
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Font Awesome Privacy: https://fontawesome.com/privacy
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SiteGround Privacy: https://www.siteground.com/viewtos/privacy_policy
8. Contacts
For questions about cookies or privacy, write to
