Cookie Policy

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites send to your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) while you are browsing. They store certain information to improve your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze how the site is used.

2. Types of cookies used

2.1 Technical (essential) cookies

These are necessary for the website to function properly. They allow navigation, access to secure areas, and use of forms and essential features.

  • Duration: Session or persistent, depending on the feature.

2.2 Analytics cookies

These cookies collect anonymous data on site usage (pages visited, time spent, errors) to help us improve content and performance.

  • Example: Google Analytics
  • Legal basis: Explicit user consent

2.3 Marketing / profiling cookies

These are used to track visitors across websites in order to deliver personalized ads and content.

  • Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads
  • Legal basis: Explicit user consent

3. Third-party cookies

Some services embedded in the site (such as video players, maps, social buttons) may install cookies independently.
Examples include:

  • YouTube
  • Google Maps
  • Facebook (Like/Share buttons)
  • Instagram embeds
  • Google reCAPTCHA (see contact form)

4. Contact Form and Related Cookies

The site includes a contact form that allows users to send inquiries. In this context:

  • Data collected: name, email address, and message content
  • Purpose: to respond to inquiries and provide information
  • Legal basis: user’s explicit consent when submitting the form
  • Storage duration: max 12 months unless legally required otherwise

Google reCAPTCHA

To protect the form from spam and abuse, this site uses Google reCAPTCHA, which may set its own cookies and collect usage data.
Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

5. Cookie consent and management

5.1 Consent banner

Upon your first visit, a cookie banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing).
You may revisit your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link.

5.2 Browser control

You can manage or disable cookies from your browser settings. Instructions vary by browser:

  • Chrome: Settings ► Privacy and security ► Cookies
  • Firefox: Preferences ► Privacy & Security
  • Safari: Preferences ► Privacy
  • Edge: Settings ► Cookies and site permissions

6. Data retention

  • Essential cookies: retained only as long as needed for functionality
  • Analytics cookies: retention defined by third parties (e.g., Google Analytics: 26 months)
  • Marketing cookies: typically retained up to 90 days (e.g., Facebook Pixel)

You may at any time:

  • Withdraw your cookie consent (except for strictly necessary cookies)
  • Access, correct, or delete your data
  • Object to processing for marketing purposes
  • Contact us at: francesca.cavalieri@uniroma2.it

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority.

8. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services.

9. Data Controller

This website is operated by:
Francesca Cavalieri

Via del boschetto n.14, 00046, Grottaferrata (RM)

Tax ID code: CVLFNC69D67H501B

Email: **francesca.cavalieri@uniroma2.it **

If you have any questions regarding the use of cookies or your personal data, please contact us at the email address above.