COOKIE POLICY

This cookie policy (“Cookie Policy”) is intended to provide information about the cookies used on this website (the “Website”) to users (“Users”), in accordance with Article 13 of EU Regulation 2016/679 (“GDPR”), Italian Legislative Decree no. 196/2003 as amended (the “Privacy Code”), and the Italian Data Protection Authority's decision “Simplified Arrangements for Providing Information and Obtaining Consent Regarding Cookies” dated May 8, 2014, as updated by the “Guidelines on Cookies and Other Tracking Tools” dated June 10, 2021.

1. Data Controller

The data controller is Martina Spagnoli, VAT no. 01662240496 (“SOVAIN” or the “Controller”). Contact details:

• Address: Via Pacinotti n. 12, Livorno 57128 – Italy
• Email: sovainofficial@gmail.com

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text strings that websites send to the browser on the user’s device, where they are stored and then sent back to the same websites during subsequent visits.

Cookies may be installed by the website itself (first-party cookies) or by third-party websites (third-party cookies). In the latter case, they are governed by the respective third-party privacy policies.

3. Types of Cookies

• Technical cookies: Necessary for website functionality and security. These include:
  • Navigation cookies: Enable basic browsing and user login.
  • Functional cookies: Store user preferences such as language settings.
• Analytics cookies: Used to collect aggregated data on user behavior and site performance. Treated as technical cookies if:
  • Used directly by the site owner in aggregated form, or
  • Used by third parties that anonymize the data and do not share or combine it.
• Profiling cookies: Track user browsing to create profiles and serve personalized ads based on user preferences.

4. Cookies Used by the Controller: Purposes and Legal Basis

SOVAIN uses:

• Technical cookies: For essential site navigation and security. No consent required (Art. 122 of the Privacy Code).
• Analytics cookies: For aggregated statistics about site visits. Treated as technical cookies.
• Profiling cookies: Require user consent and are used for personalized advertising.

Users can view and manage cookie preferences via the Cookie Preferences Center.

Cookies Used on This Website

5. How to Disable Cookies

Users can disable cookies via the Cookie Preferences Center or through their browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may impair certain website features.

Cookie management links for major browsers:

• Microsoft Edge
• Safari
• Google Chrome

For more information on cookies and how to manage or disable third-party cookies, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.com.

6. Storage Duration, Processing Methods, and Consent

Cookies are either:

• Persistent: Remain until expiration.
• Session: Removed when the browser is closed.

Storage duration for persistent cookies is shown in the Cookie Preferences Center.

Data collected via technical and analytics cookies is necessary for proper site functionality. Disabling them may hinder performance.

Consent is required for profiling cookies, which can be managed freely by the User.

7. Data Recipients and Disclosure Scope

Personal data is processed by authorized personnel and may be shared with:

• Third parties appointed as data processors.
• Independent data controllers such as third parties listed in the Cookie Preferences Center.

If data is transferred outside the EEA, appropriate safeguards will be implemented, such as:

• EU adequacy decisions, or
• Standard Contractual Clauses (Art. 46 GDPR), or
• Binding Corporate Rules (Art. 47 GDPR).

8. User Rights

Users may exercise their rights under Articles 15–21 GDPR by contacting the Controller via email or registered letter. These include:

• Access to personal data and related processing information;
• Rectification, erasure, restriction of processing of incorrect or unlawful data;
• Data portability where applicable;
• Objection to processing based on legitimate interest.

Users may withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing.

9. Complaints

Users may lodge complaints with the Italian Data Protection Authority (www.garanteprivacy.it) or other competent authorities, or seek judicial remedies.

10. Changes to the Cookie Policy

SOVAIN reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy to reflect legal updates or service changes.