Pursuant to the Italian Data Protection Authority’s Cookie Guidelines of 10 June 2021 — and EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR).
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites save on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) while you browse. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (e.g. login, shopping cart) and to collect statistical information about usage.
In addition to cookies, this page describes similar technologies: tracking pixels, web beacons and tags, which perform similar functions and are subject to the same rules.
2. Technical Cookies — Always Active
Required for the website to function and to deliver the requested services. They do not require consent pursuant to art. 122 of the Privacy Code and the 2021 Italian DPA Guidelines.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_* |
WordPress | Session management and admin area login | Session |
wordpress_logged_in_* |
WordPress | Keeps the authenticated user session active | Session / 14 days |
wordpress_test_cookie |
WordPress | Verifies that the browser supports cookies | Session |
woocommerce_cart_hash |
WooCommerce | Identifies cart contents | Session |
woocommerce_items_in_cart |
WooCommerce | Indicates whether the cart contains items | Session |
wp_woocommerce_session_* |
WooCommerce | Shopping session data | 2 days |
woocommerce_recently_viewed |
WooCommerce | Recently viewed products | Session |
wp-settings-* |
WordPress | User interface preferences | 1 year |
3. Functional Cookies
They improve the browsing experience by storing preferences. They do not profile the user.
Cookie Consent Management — Active
The consent management plugin stores the user’s choices (acceptance/refusal by category) so the banner is not shown on every visit.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookielawinfo-* |
Stores consent by cookie category | 1 year |
viewed_cookie_policy |
Indicates that the user has viewed the banner | 1 year |
Contact Forms and Anti-spam — Not currently active
If the site uses contact forms with anti-spam protection (e.g. Google reCAPTCHA v3), Google may set technical cookies to verify that the user is human. No personally identifiable data is stored in the cookie.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_GRECAPTCHA |
Google LLC | Bot detection / anti-spam | 6 months |
Google Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
4. Analytical Cookies
They collect aggregated data on site usage to improve its functioning. The 2021 Italian DPA Guidelines treat them as technical cookies when the IP is anonymised and data is not combined with other processing.
Google Analytics (Google LLC) — Active
We use Google Analytics with IP address anonymisation. Data is processed in aggregate form and does not allow identification of individual users.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_gid |
Distinguishes users (short term) | 24 hours |
_gat |
Throttles the request rate | 1 minute |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics 4 session data | 2 years |
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on — Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Microsoft Clarity (Microsoft Corporation) — Not currently active
A behavioural analysis tool that records anonymised heatmaps and sessions to understand how users interact with pages. It does not collect personally identifiable data.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_clsk |
Groups page views within a session | 1 day |
_clck |
Identifies the browser for Clarity sessions | 1 year |
CLID |
Identifies the user’s first visit | 1 year |
MR, MUID |
Microsoft user identifiers | 1 year |
Microsoft Privacy Statement: privacy.microsoft.com
5. Embedded Third-Party Content
The site may include content from external services (maps, videos). When embedded content is loaded, the third-party provider may set its own cookies. Where possible, we use click-to-load mode to delay loading until the user interacts.
Google Maps (Google LLC) — Not currently active
If the site includes interactive maps, Google Maps may set cookies for map functionality and collect approximate location data.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
NID, CONSENT |
Google preferences and consent | 6 months – 2 years |
1P_JAR |
Google statistics and optimisation | 1 month |
Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
YouTube (Google LLC) — Not currently active
If the site embeds YouTube videos, they will be used in privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com) to minimise tracking. In standard mode, Google also sets profiling cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
YSC |
Records interactions with videos | Session |
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE |
Estimates bandwidth | 6 months |
yt-remote-* |
YouTube player preferences | Persistent (localStorage) |
6. Profiling and Remarketing Cookies
They allow personalised advertising to be shown based on browsing behaviour. They require explicit consent and are only activated after acceptance via the cookie banner.
Meta Pixel — Facebook and Instagram (Meta Platforms, Inc.) — Not currently active
Tracks conversions from Facebook and Instagram ads, optimises campaigns and builds custom audiences. Data is transferred to the USA with adequate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses).
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_fbp |
Identifies the browser for ad delivery | 3 months |
_fbc |
Stores the last click on a Facebook ad | 3 months |
fr |
Ad delivery and relevance measurement | 3 months |
Opt-out: Meta Advertising Settings — Privacy Policy: facebook.com/privacy/policy
LinkedIn Insight Tag (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company) — Not currently active
Tracks conversions from LinkedIn ads, collects aggregated demographic data (industry, job title) and enables retargeting. Data is transferred to the USA with Standard Contractual Clauses.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
lidc |
Datacenter selection for API requests | 1 day |
li_sugr |
Browser detection for ad optimisation | 3 months |
UserMatchHistory |
ID synchronisation for retargeting | 30 days |
AnalyticsSyncHistory |
LinkedIn analytics data synchronisation | 30 days |
li_gc |
Stores consent for non-essential cookies | 6 months |
Opt-out: LinkedIn Opt-out — Privacy Policy: linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
TikTok Pixel (TikTok Inc.) — Not currently active
Measures the effectiveness of TikTok advertising campaigns and enables retargeting of users who have visited the site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ttp |
Measures conversions from TikTok ads | 13 months |
tt_webid_v2 |
User identifier for targeting | 13 months |
TikTok Privacy Policy: tiktok.com — Privacy Policy
Pinterest Tag (Pinterest Europe Ltd.) — Not currently active
Tracks conversions and enables retargeting campaigns on Pinterest.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_pinterest_ct_ua |
Anonymous identification for conversions | 1 year |
_pin_unauth |
Tracking of unauthenticated users | 1 year |
Pinterest Privacy Policy: policy.pinterest.com
7. Social Sharing Buttons and Widgets
If the site includes sharing buttons or widgets from social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.), these components may set third-party cookies even without user interaction. They require prior consent pursuant to the 2021 Italian DPA Guidelines. Any activation will be communicated with an update to this page before going live.
8. Cookie Duration
- Session cookies: automatically deleted when the browser is closed.
- Persistent cookies: remain on the device for the duration indicated in the table for each category (from a few minutes up to 2 years).
9. How to Manage Cookies
Via the cookie banner
On first access a banner is shown allowing you to accept, reject or customise cookie categories. Consent can be revoked at any time through the cookie settings in the site footer.
Via browser settings
You can block or delete cookies directly from your browser. Disabling technical cookies may impair the functioning of the cart and other essential features.
Opt-out from advertising systems
- Your Online Choices — EU behavioural advertising
- Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
- NAI Opt-out
10. Changes to the Cookie Policy
Every time a new tracking tool is activated, this page is updated with the relevant details before activation. The date of the last update is shown at the bottom.
11. Contacts
For information on the use of cookies or to exercise your rights:
E-mail: info@bottegadeiduemonti.it
Data Controller: BOTTEGA DEI DUE MONTI di Stefano Mirella, Via Piave 59, 98071 Cap’Orlando (ME)
Last updated: 29 March 2026