Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites send to the user's device (computer, smartphone, tablet), where they are stored and then retransmitted to the same websites on subsequent visits.

Cookies allow the website to recognise the user's device and store certain information about preferences or previous actions.

2. Types of Cookies Used

2.1 Technical Cookies (necessary)

This website uses only technical cookies, strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the website. These cookies do not require the user's consent under the applicable privacy legislation.

The technical cookies used include:

  • Session cookies — Deleted when the browser is closed. Used to maintain the browsing session.
  • Functionality cookies — Store user preferences (e.g. selected language) to improve the browsing experience.

2.2 Profiling Cookies

This website does NOT use profiling cookies, behavioural tracking cookies or third-party cookies for advertising purposes.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

This website does NOT use web traffic analysis tools (Google Analytics, Hotjar, or similar). No statistical data about users is collected via cookies.

3. External Resources and Third-Party Cookies

3.1 Google Fonts

This website uses Google Fonts (Playfair Display and Montserrat fonts), a service provided by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA).

When you visit the site, your browser makes a request to Google's servers to download the typefaces. This request transmits your IP address to Google. Google Fonts does not set cookies, but the IP transfer is technically necessary to load the fonts.

You may consult Google's Privacy Policy and the Google Fonts Privacy FAQ.

If you wish to avoid data transfer to Google, you can block the fonts via your browser settings or using an extension such as uBlock Origin. The site will remain usable with system fonts.

4. How to Manage Cookies

Since this website uses only technical cookies, no cookie consent banner is shown. However, you always have the option to manage and delete cookies through your browser settings.

Instructions for the main browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Disabling technical cookies may affect the correct display and functionality of the website.

5. Legal Basis

The processing of data carried out through technical cookies is based on the legitimate interest of the data controller (Art. 6.1.f GDPR) to ensure the proper functioning of the website, or on the performance of a contract (Art. 6.1.b GDPR) when the user specifically requests a website feature.

Technical cookies are exempt from the consent requirement under applicable privacy law.

6. Updates to this Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect technological or regulatory changes. The date of the last update is indicated at the top of this document.

For any questions regarding the use of cookies on this site, you may contact me at: giovanna.lifewave@gmail.com

7. Further Information

For more detailed information on how your personal data is processed, please consult our Privacy Policy.

For general information on cookies, you may visit the website of the Italian Data Protection Authority.