Privacy Policy

Extended Information on the Use of Cookies by the Violtwin Website

PREAMBLE

In accordance with the provision of the Italian Data Protection Authority dated May 8, 2014, titled "Identification of simplified methods for information and obtaining consent for the use of cookies," we provide you with the following information:

NATURE OF THE DATA PROCESSED:

We do not process any data that qualifies as sensitive personal data or judicial data, as defined by Art. 4, paragraph 1 of Legislative Decree No. 196/2003. Should it become necessary to process such data, we will request the data subject's prior consent.

COOKIES USED:

On our website, we use cookies classified as "technical," specifically:

Session cookies, which allow users to save browsing preferences and optimize the user experience. These session cookies are not stored once the connection to the website is terminated.
Analytics cookies, which gather statistical information about how users navigate the site. These data are processed in an aggregated and anonymous form.
Functionality cookies, including third-party cookies, used to enable specific features and improve service delivery (such as the Google Maps widget).

As these cookies are technical in nature, they do not require the user’s prior consent for installation and use.

The Violtwin website does not use profiling cookies in any form.

Details on Third-Party Cookies:

As mentioned above, we use third-party cookies, specifically those derived from the use of the Google Maps and ShinyStat™ Free widgets.

Google Maps Widget (Google Inc.)

Google Maps is a map viewing service managed by Google Inc. that allows this application to integrate such content into its pages. Collected Data: Cookies and usage data. Data Processing Location: USA – Privacy Policy.

ShinyStat™ Free (Shiny S.r.l.)

ShinyStat™ Free is a statistics service provided by Shiny S.r.l. This service anonymizes the user's IP address. Collected Data: Cookies and usage data. Data Processing Location: Italy – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.

Site Owner

The site owner is ISTI - CNR, located at Via G. Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa (PI), Italy. The director is Roberto Scopigno (email: direttore[at]isti.cnr.it). For information about the research project, contact: Valentina Bartalesi (valentina.bartalesi[at]isti.cnr.it), Gianpaolo Coro (gianpaolo.coro[at]isti.cnr.it), Emanuele Lenzi (emanuele.lenzi[at]isti.cnr.it).

Update of this Cookie Policy

This cookie policy was updated on June 18, 2016. Any updates will be published at this link.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON COOKIES AND OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

Cookies – Definition

Like almost all websites, ours uses some cookies. Cookies consist of pieces of code installed within the browser. They are small text files that websites send to users' devices, where they are stored to be transmitted back to the same sites upon future visits. Cookies serve various purposes, allowing modern websites to function optimally, enabling maximum personalization, interaction, and smooth navigation. They can also be used to track user browsing and send advertising messages aligned with browsing activity (not applicable in our case). Cookies can be used by the site owner or by third parties. The main categories of cookies are as follows:

Session and Permanent Cookies

Cookies may expire at the end of a browser session (the period between opening a browser window and closing it) or be stored for a longer period. Session cookies allow websites to link a user’s actions during a browser session and expire when the session ends. Permanent cookies are stored on the user’s device between browser sessions for variable periods and allow for the retention of user preferences or actions related to a website.

Technical and Profiling Cookies

Technical cookies are used by the website owner solely to transmit communications over an electronic network or as strictly necessary to provide a service explicitly requested by the user. The installation of these cookies does not require the user's prior consent when used directly by the website manager.

Profiling cookies create user profiles and are used to send advertising messages aligned with the user’s preferences during web browsing. Due to their potential impact on users' privacy, European and Italian regulations require that users be adequately informed about their use through a short notice (banner) and an extended notice available on the website. Users must express their explicit consent upon their first visit to the site.

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

A cookie is classified as a “first-party cookie” or a “third-party cookie” depending on the website or domain from which it originates. First-party cookies are set and managed by the site owner, who is responsible for providing the necessary information, obtaining consent where required, and offering users the option to block cookies. Third-party cookies are set by a domain different from the one being visited by the user. Third parties are responsible for providing appropriate information and means for consent or blocking cookies, while the site owner must include links to the third party's privacy policies in the site's cookie policy.

Since the installation of cookies and other tracking systems by third parties cannot be technically controlled by the site owner, any specific references to cookies and tracking systems installed by third parties should be considered indicative. For complete information, please consult the privacy policies of the respective third-party services listed.

Given the complexity of identifying technologies based on cookies and their integration with the web’s functionality, users are invited to contact the site owner if they wish to receive further clarification regarding the use of cookies and any third-party use through this site.

How Can I Control the Installation of Cookies?

In addition to what is indicated in this document, users can manage cookie preferences directly within their browser settings, preventing third parties from installing cookies. Through browser preferences, users can also delete previously installed cookies, including the one that stores consent to install cookies from this site. Please note that disabling all cookies may compromise the functioning of this website. You can find information on managing cookies in your browser at the following addresses: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari and Microsoft Windows Explorer.