1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites send to the user's browser, where they are stored and retransmitted to the same websites on subsequent visits. Cookies are used for various purposes: performing IT authentication, monitoring sessions, and storing information about user preferences.
2. Types of cookies used
The website vecamplast.it uses the following categories of cookies:
Strictly necessary cookies
These are cookies essential for the proper functioning of the website. They do not require user consent and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cc_cookie | Vecam | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences (CookieConsent). | 6 months |
| PHPSESSID | Vecam | PHP session identifier for website functionality. | Session |
Functional cookies
These are cookies used to enable external content and additional website features, such as the display of interactive maps. They are activated only with prior consent from the user. If rejected, a static placeholder will be shown instead of the content.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| NID | Google Maps | Cookie set by Google to store user preferences and information when viewing pages with embedded Google Maps content. | 6 months |
| CONSENT | Consent cookie used by Google in embedded services (Maps, Fonts). | 2 years | |
| __Secure-ENID | Security cookie used by Google to prevent fraudulent activity. | 13 months |
Analytics cookies
These are cookies used to collect information, in aggregate form, on the number of users and how they visit the website. They are activated only with prior consent from the user.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state. | 2 years |
| _pk_id.* | Matomo | Recognises website visitors (unique visitor ID). | 13 months |
| _pk_ses.* | Matomo | Session cookie to identify pages viewed by the user during the same visit. | 30 minutes |
Third-party services (without cookies)
The website loads resources from external services that do not set tracking cookies but which, for the sake of transparency, are listed here:
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Font Awesome (CDN) | Fonticons Inc. | Loading icons used in the website interface. | Link |
| Leaflet / OpenStreetMap | OpenStreetMap Foundation | Displaying maps on the dealers page. | Link |
3. Managing preferences
On your first visit to the website, a banner is displayed that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies (technical + functional + analytics)
- Reject non-essential cookies (technical only)
- Customise preferences by selecting individual categories (functional, analytics)
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Manage cookie preferences" link in the website footer, or by clicking here.
4. Disabling cookies via browser
You can also manage cookies directly from your browser settings. Below are links to guides for the main browsers:
Warning: disabling technical cookies may impair the functionality of certain areas of the website.
5. Further information
For further information on the processing of personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
For any questions regarding cookies, you can contact us at: info@vecamplast.it.