COOKIE POLICY

1. Introduction
   This document provides detailed information on the use of cookies and similar technologies on the website www.sarahsivieri.com (“Website”). This Cookie Policy complies with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and Legislative Decree 196/2003, as amended by Legislative Decree 101/2018.

2. What are cookies?
   Cookies are small text files sent to the user’s device when visiting a website. They are stored to be transmitted back to the same site on the next visit, allowing the website to recognize the user’s device and improve their browsing experience.

3. Types of cookies used
   Our Website uses the following categories of cookies:

• Technical and Functional Cookies: Necessary for the proper functioning of the website and to provide the services requested by the user, including managing blog subscriptions and comments.
• Analytical Cookies: Used to collect aggregated statistical information on the number of visitors and how they navigate the site (Google Analytics). These cookies are anonymized and do not require user consent.
• Profiling and Marketing Cookies: Used to track user navigation and create profiles to send personalized advertising messages (Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, YouTube). These cookies require user consent.
• Third-Party Cookies: Installed by websites other than ours, for advertising or analytical purposes. The use of these cookies is governed by the policies of third parties.

4. Managing and disabling cookies
   Users can manage their cookie preferences through:

• The cookie banner that appears on the first visit to the Website, allowing acceptance or rejection of specific categories of cookies.
• Their browser settings, through which they can delete installed cookies or prevent their installation. Instructions vary depending on the browser used:
  • Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
  • Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
  • Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265

5. Consent to the use of cookies
   When accessing the Website, a banner informs the user about the use of cookies and allows them to express their preferences. Consent is recorded for a maximum period of 6 months, after which it will be requested again.

6. Table of cookies used

Technical / Statistical Cookies	Name	Provider	Purpose	Expiration
Google Analytics	_ga	Google	Visit analysis	2 years
Google Analytics	_gid	Google	Visit analysis	24 hours
Google Analytics	_gat	Google	Request limitation	1 minute

Marketing Cookies	Name	Provider	Purpose	Policy	Expiration
Facebook Pixel	_fbp	Facebook	Advertising tracking	Facebook Policy	3 months
Google Ads	IDE	Google	Behavioral advertising	Google Policy	1 year

Profiling Cookies	Name	Provider	Purpose	Policy	Expiration
Google	NID	Google	Advertising personalization	Google Policy	6 months

Geolocation Cookies	Name	Provider	Purpose	Policy	Expiration
YouTube	GPS	YouTube	User location tracking	Google Policy	30 minutes

Social Media Cookies	Name	Provider	Purpose	Policy	Expiration
Facebook	fr	Facebook	Social media tracking	Facebook Policy	3 months
YouTube	YSC	YouTube	Video interaction tracking	Google Policy	Session

7. User Rights
   Under the GDPR, users have the right to:

• Access their personal data and obtain information about the processing carried out;
• Request the rectification or deletion of personal data;
• Withdraw consent to cookies at any time;
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests;
• File a complaint with the Data Protection Authority (www.garanteprivacy.it).

8. Contact Information
   For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:
   Sarah Sivieri
   Email: info@sarahsivieri.com
   Phone: +39 351 395 4385

Last updated: 06/03/2025.