Cookies Policy

Published, modified October 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how PRECITOOLS SRLS (hereinafter, “the Company”) uses cookies and similar technologies on its websites, and how users can manage them, in compliance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and the Italian Privacy Code (Legislative Decree No. 196/2003), as well as the simplified arrangements issued by the Italian Data Protection Authority on 8 May 2014.
By accessing this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, you should stop using the website or configure your browser to reject cookies.

When visiting the website for the first time, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject all non-essential cookies
• Customize cookie preferences

When you open our website, a cookie consent banner will normally appear, allowing you to accept, decline, or manage cookies. However, because we cannot guarantee full functionality in all browsers, private/incognito modes, versions, or devices, please note the following:

• If the cookie consent banner does not appear, non-essential cookies will not be set, and continuing to browse the website will be treated as using only essential cookies.
• If you choose to stop browsing, close the website, or use Private/Incognito mode, only essential cookies necessary for website functionality will be applied.

In some privacy-focused browsers (e.g., Brave, Firefox Focus) or when using private/incognito mode, the cookie banner may not appear.

Checking saved cookies
You can review the cookies stored by our website in your browser:

Chrome / Edge / Opera:
Press F12 or Ctrl+Shift+I → Go to the Application tab →
In the left panel, select Storage → Cookies → your domain

Firefox:
Press F12 → Go to the Storage tab → Select Cookies → your domain

Stored cookie information
Name: precitools_cookie_consent_v1
Value: JSON string of consent choices
Duration: 1 year
Purpose: Stores which cookie categories the user has accepted

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to:

• Recognize your device on return visits
• Maintain session information (e.g., staying logged in)
• Track visitor behavior and website usage for analytics and improvements

Cookies do not directly identify you personally. They contain information such as your browser type, device information, IP address, browsing behavior, and site preferences.

2.1 Essential Cookies

• Required for website functionality (e.g., login sessions, security, load balancing)
• Cannot be disabled without affecting the site’s performance

2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

• Collect anonymous data about website usage and visitor behavior
• Help improve website performance and user experience

2.3 Marketing and Third-Party Cookies

• Enable personalized advertising and social media features
• Managed by third-party providers (Google, social platforms, etc.)

2.4 Session vs. Persistent

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until expiration or manual deletion

The website uses Google Analytics to analyze traffic and improve functionality. These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use the website.
Google Analytics cookies may include:

• _ga: Used to distinguish users; expires after 2 years
• _gid: Distinguishes users; expires after 24 hours
• _gat: Used to throttle request rate; expires after 1 minute
• gac*: Contains campaign information from Google Ads; expires after 90 days
• gat_gtag_UA*: Used to limit data collection for high traffic; expires 1 minute
• AMP_TOKEN: Used for Google AMP analytics; expires after 30 seconds to 1 year
• _gat_UA-*: Limits request rate; expires 1 minute

Limits & Controls:

• Google Analytics collects anonymous statistical data only
• IP anonymization is enabled to prevent full IP collection
• Users may opt out via Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Data is processed in compliance with GDPR

Other services may place cookies on your device when you use our website:

• Shinystat: Website analytics service – collects visitor traffic data
• Social media cookies: For sharing content or embedding videos

These cookies are managed by third parties; the Company is not responsible for third-party data usage.

You can control cookies in several ways:

• Change browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Accept only essential cookies
• Block cookies from specific third parties
• Delete cookies manually from your device

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may reduce website functionality.
For guidance, visit www.allaboutcookies.org

Cookies help us to:

• Analyze website usage and performance
• Improve user experience
• Personalize content and recommendations
• Support marketing campaigns and analytics

All information collected is anonymous where possible and does not directly identify individuals.

Under GDPR, cookies are processed based on:
1. Consent: Required for non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing)
2. Legitimate interest: Essential cookies necessary for website functionality
You can withdraw consent at any time via your browser settings or the consent banner.

The Company reserves the right to update this Cookies Policy at any time. Updates will be published on the website, with the revised date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

About Cookies – Managing and deleting cookies
Italian Data Protection Authority – Simplified Arrangements, 8 May 2014 (English language)
Cookies Policy – European Commission

The versions of this Cookies Policy provided in languages other than English or Italian are generated using automated online translation services and may contain inaccuracies or errors. In case of any discrepancy or doubt, the English version of the policy shall prevail.
Please note that, due to the unavailability of local-language sources, any external links referenced in this Cookies Policy point to English-language websites.