Data Controller

VBM S.r.l

Via Charles Gounod 25/27

20092 Cinisello Balsamo (MI)

P.ivaIT 00740100961 

Cookie Policy

A cookie is a text file containing information exchanged between a website and your terminal (usually the browser) and is normally used by the operator of the website to improve navigation, or to send advertising content in line with the preferences expressed by the user. When the user visits a site, their device checks for a recognisable cookie, so that it can read the information contained therein. Cookies contain different information and are used for different purposes (efficient navigation in the pages of the same website, user profiling in order to send targeted promotional messages, analysis on the number of visits to the website etc…).

During browsing the user may receive on his/her own terminal cookies sent by different websites or web servers (so-called third party), which may include some elements (e.g. images, maps, sounds, links to specific pages of other domains) on the website that the user is visiting.

Some cookies (so-called session cookies) are assigned to the user’s device for the duration of access to the site and automatically expire when the browser is closed. Other cookies (called persistent cookies) remain in the device for a prolonged period of time.

Characteristics and purpose of cookies installed by the website

Technical cookies:

These cookies are used for the specific purpose of allowing proper usage and function of the website. Technical cookies are, for example, used to help the user with logging in. They are provided by the server or by third parties in the case of integration with external services such as social networks.

Analytical cookies:

These are cookies used for statistical analysis, to improve the website and ease use as well as to monitor its correct operation. This type of cookie collects information anonymously. This type of cookie is distributed exclusively by third parties.

For information and to disable analytical cookies by third parties click the following link:

– Google Analytics – https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en

Cookies to integrate third-party products and features

This type of cookie incorporates features developed by third parties within the pages of the website, such as icons and preferences expressed in social networks, in order to share the website contents or for the use of third-party software services (such as software which generates maps and additional software that offers extra services). These cookies are sent from third-party domains and partner sites that offer their functionality across the web pages of the Site.

For the relevant privacy policy, see the website of each third party:

  • Google: social widget (retweet e share buttons) https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/help/cookies/
  • Twitter: https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies/twitter-cookies#
  • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie_policy (link to third-party site providing the service)

Manage Cookies from your Browser

There are various methods for denying consent for processing of data stored by cookies, for example by setting the default to blocking cookies through the relevant browser setting, or by activating the Do Not Track setting available in most modern browsers.

It is possible to manage and cancel cookies with the settings provided by the different browsers. These are the technical explanations:

-Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en

-Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer

-Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

-Opera: https://blogs.opera.com/news/2015/08/how-to-manage-cookies-in-opera/

-Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265

How to provide or withdraw consent

Consent to use of cookies is initially provided by clicking on the “ok” button found within a short informational message/banner, or by continuing to access other areas of the website or clicking on an element within it (e.g. images, links) and may be revoked at any time.

To check which cookies are installed on a given computer (and block them, revoking the consent provided) the following tool may be used: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/your-ad-choices

It is possible to change these preferences by clicking on ACCEPT or DECLINE.

For more information see Art. 13 of Italian Legislative Decree no. 196/2013

Purpose of processing data: As mentioned above, cookies are used for different purposes; carrying out digital authentication, monitoring sessions, storing information about specific configurations about users accessing servers, preference storage, etc…

Method of processing: the data will be handled with paper and/or digital tools as required.

Nature of data provision: optional.

Subjects or categories of subjects to whom your personal data may be communicated or who may come to know about them in their capacity as data processors or persons in charge of processing, and scope of your personal data dissemination: the data will not be shared nor sent to third parties, except in cases permitted by law and in cases as described above when referring to third-party cookies. The data may be made available solely to the data processor or persons charged with processing.

User’s rights: The user has the right to the origin of personal data; of the purposes and methods of data processing; of the logic applied for treatment carried out with the aid of electronic instruments; of the identification details of the data processors and managers; the entities or categories of entities to whom the personal data may be communicated or who can learn about them as managers or agents of said entities. The applicant has the right to receive any updates, corrections or, when pertaining to them, integration of data; the cancellation, anonymisation or blocking of data handled in violation of the law, including in such cases as the preservation of the data is not required for the purposes it was collected or handled after the fact; a statement that the aforementioned actions have been brought to the attention of those whose data has been shared or spread, including regarding the content, excepting in circumstances where such adherence is not possible or requires a commitment of resources that is clearly disproportionate to the aforementioned rights. The relevant party has the right to oppose, either partially or as a whole: the processing of personal data for legitimate reasons, even if this relates to the purpose of the data collection; the processing of personal data for marketing purposes. The relevant party’s right to refuse consent to processing of personal data for the purposes of marketing through automated systems extends to traditional means of contact, except if the customer specifically choses to exercise his right in full or in part, e.g. to reject communications originating from automated systems. In order to exercise these rights, the relevant party may contact the Data Processor by email or other written communication free of charge (except in such cases as no data regarding the relevant party is found).