Cookie Policy

Preliminary Considerations

A user is understood as any person who browses the website https://www.descubreitalia.com/, hereinafter referred to simply as the website.
The editor is understood as the owner of the website, who is Luisa Fernanda Triviño Puentes, identified in the legal notice.
The cookies used in the user’s browser have been installed with their authorization. If at any time you wish to revoke this authorization, you may do so without any hindrance. To do this, you can review the section “Deactivation or deletion of cookies,” described in this policy.
The editor is entirely free to make any changes they deem necessary to the website. This may include adding sections, features, or any elements that might generate the use of new cookies. Therefore, users are advised to check this cookie policy each time they access the website to stay updated on any changes since their last visit.

Definition and Function of Cookies

Cookies are pieces of information stored in a website user’s browser to keep track of their previous activity and remember certain data for a future visit. They can also be referred to as web beacons, pixels, bugs, or trackers but are understood as cookies for the purposes of this policy.
They typically store technical data, usage statistics, profile customization, links to social networks, and personal preferences, among other functions. This allows the website to adapt to the user’s needs and settings, improving the browsing experience. Refusing cookies may hinder the services the website aims to provide.
Cookies are not viruses, spam, trojans, worms, spyware, or static or pop-up advertisements.
The information stored pertains to the browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome, Firefox) rather than the user. To confirm this, you can visit the same website domain using different browsers and set distinct preferences for each.

Types of Cookies by Management Entity

Cookies can be:

  • First-party cookies: Managed by the editor of the website. They are sent to the user’s device from equipment or a domain managed by the editor.
  • Third-party cookies: Managed by a physical or legal entity other than the editor.

This website uses both first-party and third-party cookies.

Types of Cookies by Purpose

Depending on their function, cookies can be:

  • Technical cookies: Facilitate operational management of the website, allowing the user to browse without issues. They may control traffic and data communication, identify sessions, access restricted areas, or remember items in a shopping cart. They can also enable security features, store multimedia content, or allow social media sharing.
  • Preference or customization cookies: Store information that enables the user to browse the website with customized features, such as language settings, search results preferences, or visual adjustments like background colors or profile pictures.
  • Analytics or measurement cookies: Track and analyze user behavior on the website and others owned by the cookie manager, including time spent on a page or peak traffic hours.
  • Behavioral advertising cookies: Store information on user behavior obtained through continuous observation of browsing habits to create a specific profile for personalized advertising.
  • Advertising cookies: Allow efficient management of advertising spaces on the website based on edited content or ad display frequency.

This website uses technical, customization, analytics, advertising, and behavioral advertising cookies.
Some cookies may serve multiple purposes.

Types of Cookies by Duration

Cookies can also be categorized by the time they remain active on the user’s device:

  • Session cookies: Designed to collect and store data only while the user accesses the website. These cookies disappear at the end of the session.
  • Persistent cookies: Store data on the user’s device and can be accessed and processed for a defined period, ranging from minutes to several years.

Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Examples of possible effects of not allowing cookies include:

  • Products added to the shopping cart won’t load, preventing the completion of purchases.
  • Access to client areas, personal sections, or restricted features will be denied.
  • Analytics data necessary for improving the website cannot be collected.
  • Content sharing on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram will not be possible.
  • Commenting on blogs will be disabled.
  • Use of social networks, which require cookies for their service, will not be possible.
  • Third-party advertisements won’t be displayed, reducing potential revenue for the website.
  • Navigation on certain domains may be flagged as spam due to unidentifiable sessions.

This list is illustrative and not exhaustive.

If the user has deleted cookies and wishes to browse the website again, they must accept the cookies once more.

Cookies Used on This Website

This website uses the following types of cookies: technical, customization, analytics, and behavioral advertising.
We use the GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin, which activates the cookie moove_gdpr_popup for a limited time to store user consent regarding cookie installation. This cookie is essential for the website to function correctly.

Deactivation or Deletion of Cookies

At any time, users can refuse cookies and deactivate or delete them, except for those necessary for the website’s operation.
Users can remove and/or block cookies for all navigation or a specific domain. This configuration must be done in each browser; otherwise, it will be assumed that cookies are accepted in other browsers on the same device.
The editor cannot perform this action on behalf of the user; it must be done responsibly and individually in each browser or device.

Instructions for configuring cookies vary by browser. Users should consult the help section of each browser for specific guidance. Common browsers include:

  • Chrome: Menu – Settings (Preferences on Mac) – Advanced Settings – Privacy. Configure or delete cookies as needed. More info
  • Internet Explorer: Tools – Internet Options – Privacy – Advanced Settings. Configure as needed. More info
  • Firefox: Menu – Preferences – Privacy – Show Cookies. Configure as needed. More info
  • Safari: Safari – Preferences – Privacy. Configure as needed. More info

Cookie-Related Notices

The editor is not responsible for technical issues users may encounter due to the incorrect handling of cookie deactivation or deletion. Users are advised to verify the relevant information in their browser’s help section.
The user assumes responsibility for deleting or deactivating cookies and the consequences arising from this action.

Users may contact the editor at holawmarketing@gmail.com for further assistance.