Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 11, 2025

Website Owner:

Andrea Piani
Via Pelliccerie 10, 33100 Udine (UD), Italy
VAT ID: 02915190306
Email: andreapiani.dev@gmail.com

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the website www.andreapiani.com, which types of cookies are present, and how you can manage or disable them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that visited websites send to the user's device (computer, smartphone, tablet), where they are stored to be retransmitted to the same websites on the next visit.

Cookies allow to:

  • ✓ Remember your preferences and settings
  • ✓ Improve the browsing experience
  • ✓ Collect anonymous traffic statistics
  • ✓ Make the website work properly

2. Types of Cookies Used

🔧 Necessary Technical Cookies (DO NOT require consent)

These are essential cookies for the website to function. Without these cookies, some functionalities cannot be provided. According to the Italian Data Protection Authority Provision no. 229/2014, they do not require user consent.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences (consent/refusal) 12 months
PHPSESSID User session management (multi-step forms) Session (deleted when closing browser)

📊 Analytical Cookies (require consent)

Used to collect aggregated and anonymous information about the number of visitors and how they use the website. They help improve performance and usability.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users (visitor count) 2 years
_ga_<container-id> Google Analytics 4 Maintains session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users (24 hours) 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Limits request rate 1 minute

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

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

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are installed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

Service Purpose Privacy Policy
Google Analytics Anonymous website traffic statistics Link
Formspree Contact/quote form management Link
Google Fonts Font loading (may set cookies) Link

Note: We do not have direct control over third-party cookies. We invite you to consult their respective privacy policies.

4. Legal Basis (GDPR)

  • Technical Cookies: Controller's legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR) - do not require consent (Italian DPA Provision 229/2014)
  • Analytical Cookies: User's explicit consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR) via cookie banner

5. How We Manage Your Consent

When accessing the website, you see a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • ✅ Accept all cookies (technical + analytical)
  • ❌ Reject non-essential cookies (only technical, no tracking)
  • ⚙️ Customize preferences (choose individually)

Your consent is stored for 12 months via the technical cookie cookie_consent. You can modify your preferences at any time using the "Manage Cookies" link at the bottom of the page.

6. How to Disable Cookies

6.1 Via the Website Banner

Use our cookie banner (on first access) or click on "Manage Cookies" in the footer to modify your preferences.

6.2 Via Browser Settings

You can disable cookies directly from your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and site data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

⚠️ Warning: Completely disabling cookies may prevent some parts of the website from functioning correctly (e.g., multi-step forms).

6.3 Google Analytics Opt-out

You can install the browser add-on to disable Google Analytics:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

7. Cookies and Mobile Devices

If you browse from smartphone/tablet, you can manage cookies via:

  • iOS (Safari): Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security → Block cookies
  • Android (Chrome): Settings → Site settings → Cookies

8. Cookie Duration

There are two duration categories:

  • Session cookies: Automatically deleted when you close the browser (e.g., PHPSESSID)
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on the device for a defined period (e.g., _ga for 2 years, cookie_consent for 12 months)

9. Updates to the Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be published on this page with date update. We invite you to consult it regularly.

10. Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your rights:

Andrea Piani
Email: andreapiani.dev@gmail.com
Phone: +39 351 624 8936

For information on personal data protection, see our Privacy Policy.

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