COOKIE POLICY
This site uses “technical” cookies and “third-party” cookies. The purpose of this page is to describe which cookies are used, for what purposes, and how you can delete them from your browser.
What are Cookies
Cookies are small data files that your browser loads onto your computer or device. Cookies help the browser navigate websites, but cannot collect any information stored on your computer or in your files. When the server uses a web browser to read cookies, they can make the website provide a more user-friendly service. To protect your privacy, the browser allows the website to access only the cookies it has already sent to you and not cookies generated by other websites.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to better understand how you interact with our content; cookies also help us improve your experience when visiting our website. Cookies remember the type of browser you use and store your preferences such as browsing language. Some cookies are permanent, others are automatically deleted when you close your web browser.
How to Delete Cookies
Cookies are not used to store personal information, but you can always delete them. The most common web browsers allow deletion by user command or automatically when the browser is closed. You can also configure your web browser to block the creation of cookies; in this case, we cannot guarantee the proper functioning of the service offered.
Cookies and storage data used
Necessary (always active, no consent required)
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Origin / Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| cot_consent | Stores the user's cookie choice (date, authorized categories, version). Normally saved in localStorage; written as a technical cookie only if localStorage is unavailable. | 180 days (the choice is requested again on expiry or if purposes change) | cityoftales.it (first-party) / Melazeta S.r.l. |
Statistics (enabled only with your consent)
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Origin / Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4: distinguishes users through a randomly generated identifier to produce statistics about site usage. | 2 years (default duration stated by Google) | cityoftales.it / Google Ireland Limited |
| _ga_LPJ2YC9CG1 | Google Analytics 4: persists session state for property G-LPJ2YC9CG1. | 2 years (default duration stated by Google) | cityoftales.it / Google Ireland Limited |
Legal basis and consent management
Google Analytics statistical cookies are installed only with the user's consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Art. 122 of the Italian Privacy Code). Before a choice is made, Google Analytics is not loaded and no measurement requests are sent. The Google Consent Mode v2 signals ad_storage, ad_user_data and ad_personalization always remain denied: the site does not use advertising services.
You can accept, reject or choose categories from the banner shown on your first visit. Your choice is stored for 180 days. You can change or withdraw it at any time, as easily as you gave it: . On withdrawal, statistical cookies manageable from the domain are deleted and tracking is stopped.
Provider notices: Google Privacy Policy (opens in a new tab) and Google Analytics and privacy (opens in a new tab). Controller's privacy notice: Melazeta Privacy Policy (opens in a new tab).
Data Controller
Melazeta S.r.l. – via Tacito, 55 – 41123 Modena (Italy)
Data Controller email address: info@melazeta.com
Since the installation of Cookies and other tracking systems by third parties through the services used within this Application cannot be technically controlled by the Owner, any specific reference to Cookies and tracking systems installed by third parties is to be considered indicative. To obtain complete information, the User is invited to consult the privacy policy of any third-party services listed in this document.
Given the objective complexity of identifying technologies based on Cookies, the User is invited to contact the Owner should they wish to receive any further information regarding the use of Cookies themselves through this Application.
How to control, manage and delete cookies
Most web browsers accept cookies, but you can usually change your web browser settings to refuse cookies, disable existing ones, or simply be informed when a new cookie is sent to your device. To make your browser reject cookies, refer to the instructions provided by your browser provider (usually within the “Help”, “Tools” or “Edit” menu). Please note that if you refuse or disable cookies, some website features may be lost. You can find more detailed guidance on how to control, manage and delete cookies on your computer at: http://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/index.html (opens in a new tab) or at http://www.wikihow.com/Disable-Cookies (opens in a new tab).