HOW TO USE COOKIES
To help us improve your browsing experience on this website, Hyphen-Group S.r.l. places certain cookies on your computer.
EU and Italian legislation require us to disclose how we use cookies.
Hyphen-Group S.r.l. (hereinafter “Hyphen-Group”), has created this page to explain how we use cookies.
We believe it is important to protect your privacy and to explain transparently how we use your data. The information on this page is intended to keep you informed and allow you to browse our website without worrying.
This Hyphen-Group Cookie Policy describes the different types of cookies that may be used on the site belonging to our company (hereinafter referred to as the “Site”), which is under our control and from which you are accessing this Cookie Policy, which explains how to manage them.
This Cookie Policy is subject to change. Please see the “Last Updated” legend at the top of this page to find out when our Cookie Policy was last revised. Any change to this Policy will come into effect at the same time as it is published on or through the Site.
WHAT IS A COOKIE?
Cookies are small text files saved on your computer or mobile device. They are commonly used to make websites work or run more efficiently. This is possible because sites are able to read and write such files, enabling them to recognize you and remember important information that will make your visit easier (for example, remembering your favourite settings).
WHAT COOKIES DO WE USE?
The following is a list of the different types of cookies that may be used on our Site. Please note that, to the extent that the information collected through cookies represents personal data, the provisions of the Privacy Policy apply in addition to this Cookie Policy.
Strictly necessary cookies
Cookies defined as strictly necessary are indispensable to the operation of the Site and allow you to browse and use services and options. Without them, the Site would not be able to function as well as we would like it to and we may not be able to make it accessible to you or provide certain services or options that you have requested.
Session
Session cookies are used to maintain the state of the application. Set your browser to accept or reject them
Load balancing Cookies of this type are used to distribute traffic and lighten server load. Set your browser to accept or reject them
User Identification cookies are used to ensure that users are the only ones who can view their personal information. Set your browser to accept or reject them
Security Security cookies are used for data security checks and verifications. Set your browser to accept or reject them
Preference setting cookies.
Cookies of this type collect information about your choices and preferences and allow us to remember your language and other local settings and customise the Site accordingly.
Language
Language cookies are used to store the language selected by the user and to display the correct options. Set your browser to accept or reject them.
Geo-localisation – It stores the approximate address of the user (city, country, post code) obtained from the IP address, in order to automatically select the right country and show suppliers and commercial offers in the area. Set your browser to accept or reject them
Mobile device – If you view the Site on a mobile device, the cookie detects that you have selected the primary site (and therefore that your device is Flash-enabled), rather than the non-Flash version. Set your browser to accept or reject them
Referring site -The referring site is recorded to better understand user preferences. Set your browser to accept or reject them
Last visit and last activity – It records the date of your last visit, last activity, and other information to update users on changes made since their last visit and better understand user preferences. Set your browser to accept or reject them
Recently viewed videos – The date and title of a recently viewed video are recorded to better understand your preferences. Set your browser to accept or reject them
Flash Cookies – Flash cookies are used to enable the playing of audio and video content. Set your browser to accept or reject them
Page history – Page history cookies are used to keep track of the sequence of the pages you visited. If you receive an error message while visiting our Site, the information is saved in a log file containing error and resolution reports. Set your browser to accept or reject them
Social plug-in tracking cookies.
These cookies are used to track social media subscribers (and non-subscribers) for market analysis and product development purposes.
Facebook Cookies used to track those who do (or do not) have a Facebook page for market analysis and product development purposes. Set your browser to accept or reject them.
Cookies used for collecting statistical data.
Statistical analysis cookies collect information about how you use our Site and allow us to improve its operation. For example, cookies used for collecting statistical data tell us which pages on the Site are the most popular, help us record any difficulties encountered in browsing and help us understand whether or not our advertising is effective. The information thus obtained is useful to understand the general use of the Site, rather than that of the individual user. This Internet site uses Google Analytics, a web statistical analysis service provided by a third party (Google). Google installs the cookies described in the table above to help us analyse how our site is used. The information generated by the cookies is transmitted by your browser to Google and stored on servers in the United States and in other countries. Google will process this information for us for the purpose of evaluating your use of this Website, by compiling reports on activity and providing us other services relating to activity on our Site and on the Internet. The IP address obtained through Google Analytics will not be associated with any other data held by Google. You may choose to disable or block Google cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. However, by doing so, you may not be able to use all the features of the Site. You can download and install the Google Analytics Browser Exclusion Add-on available at this link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics cookies collect statistical data in aggregated form to improve presentation of our Site and browsing. Google integrates aggregated data with demographic data and information about personal interests, so we can better profile our visitors. https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Adobe Omniture – Adobe Omniture statistical cookies collect statistical data in aggregated form to improve presentation of our Site and browsing. Set your browser to accept or reject them.
Cookies used for marketing purposes.
Advertising cookies are used for marketing purposes.
Cookie type Description How to manage the cookie.
Advertising Display of advertising content tailored by behavioural profile and target audience Set your browser to accept or reject them.
Market analysis Performing market analysis Set your browser to accept or reject them.
Campaigns/promotions Measuring the effectiveness of campaigns Set your browser to accept or reject them.
Fraud detection Computer fraud detection Set your browser to accept or reject them.
HOW ARE THIRD-PARTY COOKIES USED ON OUR SITE?
- Advertising
- Identity of the user
- Cookies can be proprietary or third-party cookies, i.e. activated by Hyphen-Italia or by Hyphen-Italia’s agents and/or affiliates, or by operators of other Internet sites. This Site utilises both proprietary and third-party cookies.
- The Site may contain direct links to third-party websites, clicking on them may result in third-party cookies being stored on your computer or other device. As we do not manage any of the third-party cookies used for these purposes, we recommend that you consult the third-party operator’s website to clarify what their practices and control systems are before clicking on the link on this Site.
HOW ARE COOKIES MANAGED?
In addition to the above alternatives, you have the possibility to refuse, accept or remove cookies from the Site at any time by activating the settings or accessing them on your browser. Information on how to enable, disable and remove cookies is available on the website of your Internet browser provider accessible from your help screen. Attention: Disabling or removing cookies may compromise the correct use of some features of the Site.
IP ADDRESSES
An IP address is a unique number that identifies your computer or other Internet access device. Typically, a web server automatically collects IP addresses and uses them to manage the site. IP addresses are usually used in conjunction with cookies for the purpose of “remembering” computers and other devices used to access this Site. This Site uses IP addresses in conjunction with Cookies.
