Last updated: 06/06/2025
Welcome to Scopri Gaeta. This Cookie Policy describes how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website scoprigaeta.it (hereinafter, the “Site”). Protecting your privacy is a priority for us, in compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that are saved on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language, font size) over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back.
3. Types of cookies used
On our Site, we use the following categories of cookies:
- Technical and Functional Cookies
Essential for the operation of the website, allowing navigation, the use of basic features, and consent management. - Analytical/Statistical Cookies
We collect anonymous and aggregated information on how the site is used (e.g. pages visited, time spent on the site) through tools like Google Analytics to improve the user experience. - Marketing and Profiling Cookies
Used to create user profiles and display personalized content on third-party platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. - Third-Party Cookies
Some embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, Instagram feeds) may install cookies on behalf of their respective platforms, including for marketing purposes.
4. How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the proper functioning of the site and Elementor forms;
- Gather anonymous statistical data on website traffic;
- Improve performance and site usability;
- Offer social features (e.g. Instagram plugins);
- Personalize content and ads on external platforms.
Use of tracking technologies for the security of the Photo Contest
Within the section dedicated to the photo contest, the Site uses specific tracking technologies (Technical Cookies, Local Storage, and Device Fingerprinting scripts) strictly necessary to ensure the security and fairness of the voting process.
Specifically, for fraud prevention and cybersecurity purposes (blocking automated multiple votes and bots), the following elements are installed or executed:
- Type of Data Processed: IP address (in pseudonymized/encrypted format), User Agent, screen resolution, and technical parameters of the device (Browser fingerprint).
- Purpose: The data is used exclusively to uniquely identify the voting session, prevent leaderboard manipulation, and ensure compliance with the rules (one-vote-per-user principle).
- Legal Basis and Consent: These tools are classified as “Strictly Necessary” under the ePrivacy Directive, as they are essential to provide the requested service (secure voting) while protecting it from fraudulent activity. Therefore, they do not require prior user consent to be activated.
- Duration: The cookies and associated technical data remain for the duration of the voting session and are kept for the time strictly necessary to validate the contest’s final standings.
5. Consent to the use of cookies
Upon your first visit, a banner managed by the Complianz plugin allows you to:
- Accept all cookies;
- Reject non-essential cookies;
- Customize preferences by category.
Consent is collected in accordance with the explicit consent principle required by the GDPR. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking on the cookie icon located in the website’s footer.
6. Managing cookies via your browser
You can control and delete cookies directly from your browser settings. Disabling all cookies may affect the proper functioning of the site.
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7. Third-party cookies used
Cookies from the following providers may be installed on our Site:
- Google LLC (Analytics, YouTube) – traffic analysis and video embeds
- Meta Platforms (Facebook, Instagram) – social feeds and personalized advertising
- WordPress and Elementor – technical cookies for the proper functioning of the CMS
These cookies are subject to their respective privacy policies. We invite you to consult them for further details.
8. Data transfer
Data collected through cookies is stored on servers located within the European Union (France). However, the use of external services such as Google or Meta may involve transfers to non-EU countries, managed in accordance with the standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
9. User rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data;
- Request its rectification or erasure;
- Restrict or object to processing;
- Withdraw your consent at any time;
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: info@scoprigaeta.it
Phone: +39 3482680868
10. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated date.
11. GDPR Compliance
Scoprigaeta.it uses the Complianz plugin to ensure the proper collection and management of consent, in line with the GDPR. Users can change their preferences at any time, in a clear and transparent manner.
For further information, please also consult our Privacy Policy.
