1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how [Your Company Name] ("we," "us," or "our") uses them on our website and Services, and what choices you have regarding their use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides more detailed information about how we handle your personal data.

We are committed to providing you with transparent and clear information about the cookies we use, empowering you to make informed decisions.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile phone when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies: These are temporary and expire once you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
• First-party cookies: These are set by the website you are visiting (i.e., by us).
• Third-party cookies: These are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting (e.g., by our analytics partners).

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several essential purposes, all aimed at providing you with a secure, effective, and user-friendly educational experience. We classify our cookies into the following categories:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the basic operation of our Services.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our Services so we can improve them.
• Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or marketing purposes.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed explanation of the types of cookies we use and why.

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for you to navigate our Services and use their features, such as accessing secure areas (like your user account) and protecting against security threats (like cross-site request forgery).

• Consent: These cookies do not require your consent under GDPR and Italian law as they are indispensable for the functionality of the service you have requested. They are loaded by default.
• Purpose: User authentication, session management, security.
• Legal Basis: Our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure service.

B. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how users interact with our Services, such as which pages are visited most often, which apps are used, and if users receive error messages. The information is aggregated and anonymous, and it is used solely to improve how our Services work.

• Consent: These cookies are non-essential and will only be used if you give us your explicit consent through our cookie consent banner.
• Purpose: To analyze user behavior, measure service performance, and enhance our educational offerings.
• Example Provider: Google Analytics (configured with IP anonymization).

C. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our Services to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For example, we might use a cookie to remember your preferred language for the user interface.

• Consent: These cookies are non-essential and will only be used if you give us your explicit consent through our cookie consent banner.
• Purpose: To improve user experience by personalizing the service to your preferences.

5. Your Choices and How to Manage Cookies

You have full control over the use of non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences in the following ways:

A. Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept: Accept all cookies.
• Reject: Reject all non-essential cookies.
• Customize: Select which categories of non-essential cookies you wish to accept.
• Close (using the "X"): Closing the banner by clicking the "X" in the top right corner is equivalent to rejecting all non-essential cookies.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time. To do so, please click on the "Manage Cookie Settings" link, which is always available in the footer of our website. Your consent choices are stored for 6 months, after which we will ask for your consent again.

B. Browser Settings

You can also control and manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies for a website. Please note that if you delete or block all cookies (including strictly necessary ones), our Services may not function correctly.

6. Detailed Cookie List

The table below provides more information about the specific cookies we use. This list is updated regularly.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our data collection practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.

Data Protection Officer:
Email: [Your DPO Email or privacy@yourcompany.com]

For more information about your data rights, please see our Privacy Policy.