1. Cookie

The HOTEL POSEIDON website https://www.hotelposeidontortoreto.com/ uses cookies to offer a personalized browsing experience. A cookie consists of a reduced set of data transferred to the user’s browser from a web server and can only be read by the server that made the transfer. It is a small portion of data stored in the User’s device, data that may concern the User, his preferences or the internet access device: computer, tablet or mobile phone and are used to adapt the operation of the site to expectations of the user.

It is not an executable code and does not transmit viruses.

Cookies do not record any personal information and any identifiable data will not be stored. If you wish, you can prevent the saving of some or all cookies. However, in this case, the use of the site and the services offered could be compromised.

Session cookies may be installed in order to allow access and stay in the reserved area of the portal as an authenticated user.

2. Technical cookies

Technical cookies are those used for the sole purpose of “carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network, or as strictly necessary for the provider of an information society service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user to provide this service “(see art. 122, paragraph 1, of the Privacy Code).

For the use of technical cookies, by virtue of the function performed and within the limits and conditions referred to, the data controller is subject to the sole obligation to provide the information, also possibly included in the general information, returning their use in a codified hypothesis of exemption from the obligation to acquire the consent of the interested party.

They are not used for other purposes and are normally installed directly by the owner or manager of the website. They can be divided into:

navigation or session cookies, which guarantee the normal navigation and use of the website (allowing, for example, to authenticate to access restricted areas); they are in fact necessary for the proper functioning of the site.

3. Cookie Analytics

Similar to technical cookies when used directly by the site manager to collect information, in aggregate form, on the number of users and how they visit the site, in order to improve the performance of the site. The structure of the cookie provides for the possibility that the same is referable not only to one, but to multiple devices (masking the fourth component of the IP address). Third parties involved do not combine these cookies with other processing or transmit them to third parties.

4. Functionality cookies

They allow the user to browse according to a series of selected criteria (for example, the language) in order to improve the service provided. The prior consent of users is not required for the installation of these cookies.

The user can manage these cookies through the browser settings.

5. Duration of cookies

Cookies can be temporary or session cookies, also known as session cookies: they are used to store temporary information, allow you to connect the actions performed during a specific session and are removed from the computer when the browser is closed;

permanent also known as persistent cookies: they are used to store information, for example the login name and password, in order to avoid the user having to type them again each time he visits a specific site. These remain stored on the computer even after closing the browser.

6. 6. Third party cookies installed on this site

The cookies on this third-party site are only those of google analytics. This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google, Inc. based at 1600 Amphitheater Parkway; Mountain View, California, 94043, USA (“Google”) which adheres to the privacy principles established by the United States government (“US Safe Harbor Privacy Principles”) regarding information, choices, transfer, security, data integrity, access and application and which is registered in the Safe Harbor program of the US Department of Commerce, and to whose privacy policy reference is made for the treatment described below and which must be understood as the owner of Google itself.

Google Analytics uses cookies, which are text files that are stored on users’ computers to allow website managers to analyze how they are used. The information generated by the cookie (including your IP address) is transmitted and stored to Google’s servers in the United States, which will use it for the purpose of tracking and examining the use of the website, compiling reports for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where this is required by law or where such third parties process the aforementioned information on behalf of Google. Google will not associate IP addresses with any other data in its possession.

By using this website, the user consents to the processing of his data by Google in the manner and for the purposes indicated above. The use of cookies can be disabled by the user by selecting the appropriate setting of his browser without preventing access to the contents of this website.

Instructions for blocking third-party cookies

To block third-party cookies, it is necessary to follow the specific disabling procedure provided for the browser used for navigation. Below are the links to the instructions for the main browsers:

Microsoft Windows Explorer
http://windows.microsoft.com/it-IT/windows-vista/Block-or-allow-cookies

Mozilla Firefox
https://support.mozilla.org/it/kb/Attivare%20e%20disattivare%20i%20cookie

Google Chrome
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=it

Apple Safari
http://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/it/