Cookie Policy - SILENCE Project Website
This website uses cookies in compliance with the applicable law, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR), and the relevant national legislation.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored in the user’s browser when visiting a website. Cookies allow the site to recognize the user's device and store certain information, such as preferences or previous interactions, to improve functionality and usability. Cookies may remain stored only for the duration of a session or for longer periods, depending on their type and purpose.
Types of cookies used
1. Technical cookies
These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website and enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. They do not collect personal information and are usually installed directly by the website.
2. Analytics cookies (Statcounter)
We use Statcounter, a third-party analytics service, to collect anonymized information on how visitors use the website. This includes data such as:
- Time and date of visits
- Browser and operating system used
- Device type and screen resolution
- Referring pages (e.g., search engines)
- IP address (anonymized and used only for general statistical purposes)
Statcounter helps us understand how users interact with our website so we can improve structure, content, and navigation. The information collected is aggregated and not used to identify users individually.
You can learn more about Statcounter cookies and how to refuse them here: http://statcounter.com/about/set-refusal-cookie/ https://statcounter.com/about/legal/#privacy
No profiling or advertising cookies
The SILENCE website does not use profiling cookies or cookies for marketing/advertising purposes. No user tracking is carried out for commercial or promotional ends.
Third party cookies
No third-party services (such as social media plugins) that install profiling cookies are directly integrated into the website. If links to third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn) are included, they are external links and do not directly embed cookies within our site.
Managing and disabling cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for common browsers:
For more general information about cookies and how to manage your preferences, visit the official website of the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante Privacy)