Cookie policy
What Are Cookies and What Are They Used For?Cookies are small text files that websites visited by the user send directly to their device (usually the browser), where they are stored and then sent back to the same sites on the user's next visit (so-called first-party cookies). During navigation on a site, the user's device may also receive cookies from different sites or web servers (so-called third-party cookies)
Cookies can have a limited duration to a single browsing session on the browser (so-called session cookies) and are automatically disabled when the user closes the browser; or they may have a predetermined expiration date, in which case they will remain stored and active on your hard drive until that expiration date, continuing to collect information during different browsing sessions on the browser (so-called permanent cookies).Cookies are used for various purposes. Some are necessary to allow you to navigate the Website and use its features (so-called technical cookies). Others are used to obtain statistical information, in aggregate or not, on the number of users who access the Website and how the Website is used (so-called tracking or analytics cookies). Finally, others are used to create a consumer profile and show you advertisements on the Website that may be of interest to you, as they are consistent with your tastes and consumption habits (so-called profiling cookies).To learn more about these different categories of cookies, continue reading this Cookie Policy. Find out how they work and what they are used for, and choose freely whether to consent to their use or prevent it.
Technical CookiesTechnical cookies are used on the Website solely to enable your navigation on the Website and allow you to use its features. These are always first-party cookies, as they are sent directly by us on the Website.
Some technical cookies are essential to provide you with an optimal browsing experience or to allow you to log in to the site, such as to make a purchase on the Website or access your reserved area (so-called navigational cookies). Navigational cookies are typically session cookies, so they are automatically disabled once you close your browsing browser.
Other technical cookies are useful to allow you to store some of your preferences (e.g., language or country of origin) without having to reset them during subsequent visits (so-called functional cookies). For this reason, functional cookies are often persistent cookies, as they remain stored on your computer even after you close your browsing browser until their expiration date or until you decide to delete them.
The following technical cookies are currently used on the Website:
Cookie Category
first-party technical cookie
Cookie Function
Saves the user's site language preference
As required by current privacy regulations, your prior consent is not required for the installation of these cookies. Naturally, you are free to block the installation of technical cookies by changing your browser settings (see section E, no. 1 for instructions). However, please note that by blocking the installation of technical cookies or subsequently deleting them, your ability to access the Website, fully or in part, enable or disable certain functions, or receive certain services may be compromised to some extent.Tracking or Analytics CookiesAnalytics cookies are used on the Website to collect statistical information, in aggregate or non-aggregate form, on the number of users who access the Website and how they visit the Website.
The analytics cookies on this Website are third-party cookies, as they are not directly sent by us but by third parties. They are not installed directly by the Data Controller but by third parties.
The following third-party analytics cookies are installed on the Website without your prior consent because they are less invasive as they are anonymized and third parties cannot access disaggregated analytics data at the IP address level (in other words, using these cookies, third parties cannot theoretically trace your identity):
Cookie Name
ga_container-id
Cookie Category
ga_container-id
Other third-party analytics cookies are installed on the Website only with your prior consent because they are not anonymized, and third parties can access disaggregated analytics data at the IP address level (in other words, using these cookies, third parties could theoretically trace your identity through the IP address):Cookie Name
Google Analytics
Cookie Category
third-party analytics cookie
For this reason, when you access the Website, a specific banner is displayed, informing you that (i) third-party analytics cookies are used on the Website and (ii) by closing the banner, scrolling the homepage, or clicking any element on the homepage outside the banner, you consent to the use of cookies. If you express your consent to the installation of cookies in this way, we will track your consent through a specific technical cookie. This way, we will avoid showing you the cookie banner during your subsequent visits to the Website. Please note that if you delete this technical cookie from your browser using the methods described in the following section E, no. 1), your consent will be lost, and therefore, the cookie banner will be displayed again during your next visit to the Website.
Naturally, you are free to block the installation of analytics cookies at any time without compromising your ability to visit the Website and enjoy its content in any way. To learn how to do this, carefully read the information on third-party cookies following the links provided in the table above.Profiling CookiesProfiling cookies are used to create a user profile based on the preferences and tastes you express while browsing the internet, allowing you to see advertising messages consistent with your profile. In accordance with the current privacy regulations, the installation of these cookies requires your prior consent. For this reason, when you access the Website, a specific banner is displayed, informing you that (i) profiling cookies are used on the Website, and (ii) by closing the banner, scrolling the homepage, or clicking any element on the homepage outside the banner, you consent to the use of cookies. If you express your consent to the installation of cookies in this way, we will track your consent through a specific technical cookie. This way, we will avoid showing you the cookie banner during your subsequent visits to the Website. Please note that if you delete this technical cookie from your browser using the methods described in the following section E, no. 1), your consent will be lost, and therefore, the cookie banner will be displayed again during your next visit to the Website.
Naturally, you are free to block the installation of profiling cookies at any time without compromising your ability to visit the Website and enjoy its content in any way. If you decide to disable behavioral advertising, it does not mean that you will no longer receive ads on the Website. However, the banners you see on the Website may not reflect your interests or preferences on the browser you are currently using.
Some of the profiling cookies are installed directly by the Data Controller (first-party profiling cookies). These cookies are permanent and have a maximum duration of 12 months. Below is a list of the first-party profiling cookies used on the Website, with instructions on how to oppose their installation
Cookie Category
first-party profiling cookie
To disable these first-party profiling cookies, change your browser settings (see section E, no. 1) or use this handy interactive button:
By using the interactive button to block first-party profiling cookies, you will still receive a technical cookie to store your preference. Please note that by deleting all cookies from your browser, this technical cookie may also be removed, and therefore, you may need to express your choice to block these cookies again using the interactive button in this Cookie Policy.
Most of the profiling cookies, however, are installed by third parties who act as independent data controllers (third-party cookies). Here is a list of third-party profiling cookies currently used on the Website, along with the link to the information pages created by their developers:
Cookie Name
Double Click, Google Analytics
Cookie Category
third-party permanent profiling cookie
How to Manage Cookies and Opt-OutThere are several options for managing, disabling, and deleting cookies.
(1) Change your browser settings
Follow the instructions provided by the browser manufacturer you are using to find out how to manage, disable, or delete all cookies (technical, analytics, and profiling):Make your choices carefully. By indiscriminately blocking the receipt of all cookies, including technical ones, without providing a specific exception for the Website, you may no longer be able to browse the Website or use all or part of its features. Additionally, by deleting all cookies from the browser, even the technical cookies may be removed, so you might lose the preferences you've set while using the Website or not find the products or services in your cart.(2) Use our interactive tools or those provided by third parties
To disable first-party profiling cookies, which are cookies installed directly by us, you can simply use the interactive button highlighted in section D of this Cookie Policy. Your choice to object to the use of these cookies will not affect your ability to browse the Website and use its features and can be revoked at any time using the same interactive button.To disable third-party cookies, refer to the privacy policies of the third parties that install analytics cookies (see the previous section C) or profiling cookies (see the previous section D) to learn about other tools available to you for managing, disabling, and deleting cookies, as well as for objecting to their use. Keep in mind that by disabling third-party cookies, (i) you object to their use not only on the Website but on all websites where these cookies are used, and (ii) your ability to browse the Website and use its features will not be affected in any way. When you disable third-party cookies, you will still see the banner on the homepage regarding cookies. However, by closing the banner, scrolling the homepage, or clicking any element on the homepage outside the banner, you will not receive any third-party cookies that you have properly disabled. Data Processing Methods and Storage PeriodAs highlighted in the introduction to this Cookie Policy, the Controller collects and processes some of your personal data through the cookies it directly places on the Website (first-party cookies). The Controller acts as the data controller for this data, in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation. We will process your data only with electronic tools, in a completely automated manner and without human intervention. Therefore, our employees and collaborators will never access the content of your personal data obtained through cookies, which means they will never be able to access and/or have direct personally identifiable information (PII).Some of our employees and collaborators, whom we appoint as data processors, may perform maintenance on the computer systems that host your data, without ever being able to access their actual content. Personal data may be stored on servers managed by third parties (e.g., information technology providers) or may be managed by specialists in online advertising, who act as external data processors based on a separate written appointment by the Controller. We inform you that, in compliance with the requirements and guarantees established by the Regulation, your data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area, which may not offer a level of privacy and personal data protection comparable to that guaranteed by Italian and European privacy laws. However, as the data controller, we will give the highest consideration to data security and will proceed with such transfers with all due precautions and guarantees. Your personal data will not be disclosed to third-party data controllers or publicly disclosed.
Users' RightsUsers may exercise the rights granted to them by the Applicable Law by contacting the Controller using the following methods:Users have the right to:- access personal data to know ('reactive transparency') the purposes of processing, the categories of personal data collected, recipients of data communication, in particular recipients in third countries or international organizations, the expected data retention period (Article 15);
- request correction (Article 16);
- the right to obtain the deletion of personal data, if they are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected and if there are no further legal requirements for retention (Article 17 GDPR);
- request processing restrictions (Article 18);
- request data portability (Article 20);
- the right to object to processing for reasons related to your particular situation (Article 21 GDPR). In this case, we will refrain from further processing your data unless you can demonstrate compelling legitimate reasons for processing (e.g., for the defense of your rights in court);
- not to be subjected to automated decision-making, including profiling (Article 22);
- to withdraw consent at any time without prejudice to the lawfulness of processing based on the consent given before the withdrawal (Article 7).
- Finally, the data subject will have the right to lodge a complaint with the Supervisory Authority pursuant to Article 13 parag. 2 lett. d) of the Regulation and pursuant to Article 77 of the Regulation.
The Italian supervisory authority is the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali, with registered office at Piazza Venezia 11, 00186 - Rome (http://www.garanteprivacy.it/).
For all matters not provided for in this statement, please refer to Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Legislative Decree 196/03 as amended by Legislative Decree 101/2018 and subsequent amendments, as well as any other provisions issued by the Supervisory Authority for the Protection of Personal Data (the 'Authority').
The Controller is not responsible for updating all the links displayed in this Notice; therefore, whenever a link is not working and/or up-to-date, Users acknowledge and accept that they will always have to refer to the document and/or section of the websites referred to by such link.
The Controller assumes no responsibility towards website users regarding the content of what is published (accuracy and completeness of the information provided) or the use that third parties may make of it. The material and information on the website are subject to change or update by the Controller without notice.
With regard to the protection of copyright in the content of this website: All the content of this website is protected by the provisions of the law on copyright, intellectual property. Partial reproduction in any form is prohibited. The Controller does not, however, grant any license for copyright, patents, or any other intellectual property rights.
In the event that the changes to this privacy policy are not accepted, the User is required to cease using https://polarity.dev/ and may request the Data Controller to delete their Personal Data. Unless otherwise specified, the previous privacy policy will continue to apply to Personal Data collected up to that time.