This cookie policy applies exclusively to the website www.helmon.com and to the landing pages connected to it (the “Website”) and must be understood as an integral part of the Privacy Policy.
- What are cookies
Cookies are small strings of text that the websites visited by the user send to the user’s device (usually to the browser, for example Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox and Safari), where they are stored and then sent back to the same websites on the user’s next visit (e.g. login data, chosen language, font size, other display settings).
Cookies can remain on the computer or mobile device used by the user to browse for different periods of time: so-called session cookies are automatically deleted when the browser is closed; so-called persistent cookies remain on the user’s device until a predetermined expiry date.
While browsing a website, the user may receive cookies from the website they are visiting and cookies from other websites or web servers. The former are usually referred to as first-party or own cookies and the latter as third-party cookies.
Cookies are also distinguished according to the different purposes for which they are used. Technical cookies are used solely for the purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network, or to the extent strictly necessary to provide a service explicitly requested by the user (e.g. to perform IT authentication, session monitoring, storage of specific information on users accessing a web page). These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and/or necessary to perform activities requested by the user. Analytical/statistical cookies are instead used to collect information, usually in aggregate form, on users’ browsing and on traffic on the website. Profiling cookies are intended to identify the user’s preferences in order to improve and personalise the user’s browsing experience and/or to send them marketing communications in line with the preferences expressed during browsing.
Under applicable privacy legislation, technical cookies do not require the user’s prior consent for their use. Among technical cookies, the Italian Data Protection Authority (“Garante”) (see “Guidelines on cookies and other tracking tools – 10 June 2021”) also includes: (i) anonymous “analytics”/statistical cookies used directly by the website operator to collect information, in aggregate and anonymous form, on the number of users and on how they visit the website, where tools are adopted that reduce the identifying power of the cookies and the third party providing the cookies does not cross-reference the information collected with other information already in its possession; (ii) browsing or session cookies that ensure normal browsing and use of the website; and (iii) functionality cookies, which allow the user to browse according to a set of criteria aimed at improving the service provided to the user.
Profiling cookies are used only if the user has given their consent. The Garante also includes among profiling cookies, and therefore requires the user’s prior consent for their use, analytical cookies.
- Which cookies are used on the Website
On our Website we use first-party and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies for the following purposes: technical browsing cookies to enable browsing and use of the Website; technical functionality cookies used to activate specific functionalities of the Website; subject to the user’s consent, profiling cookies or other trackers aimed at monitoring the use of the Website and its contents by the user in order to detect their preferences and build profiles relating to the user, so as to personalise our commercial communications and the browsing experience in line with the preferences expressed while browsing; anonymous first- and third-party analytical/statistical cookies to collect information, in anonymised form, on how users visit the Website and to keep track of traffic on the Website so as to improve the browsing experience. The information collected by these latter cookies is processed in aggregate and anonymous form and, since it does not constitute personal data, the user’s prior consent for their installation is not required. With regard to third-party cookies, please note that the web servers providing such cookies act as independent data controllers and therefore the user is invited to consult the relevant privacy notices and consent forms.
For a list of the cookies used on the Website, please refer to the cookie bar accessible by clicking on the icon at the bottom of the website.
Please note that the Website may also use technical, functionality and non-anonymous analytical cookies for tracking and profiling purposes solely to the extent that the user has given their consent for the activation and use of profiling cookies.
- How to change cookie settings
The user can make a choice and indicate specifically which cookies to authorise on their first access to the Website through the dedicated cookie banner. The user may also, at any time thereafter, review their choices regarding cookie settings.
The user can also set their preferences regarding the use of cookies through their browser. Instructions on how to enable or disable cookies via the browser are available on the website of each browser (e.g. Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari).
For more information on how to refuse cookies, please refer to the “help” section of the browser or visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
The user can always refuse cookies other than those that are strictly necessary; however, blocking technical cookies may make it impossible to use the Website, view its contents and use the related services; blocking functionality cookies may limit the availability or proper operation of certain services or specific functions of the Website and may require the user to enter some information or preferences manually each time they visit the Website; blocking other categories of cookies, instead, will not affect the operation of the Website.
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