Last updated: May 2026

1. Data Controller

ItalianGres S.r.l. (hereinafter "ItalianGres"), registered office at Via Ferrari 27, int 110, 41043 Formigine (MO), Italy – VAT No. 03884120365, acting as Data Controller, informs users pursuant to EU Regulation 2016/679 ("GDPR") and applicable national data protection legislation that personal data collected via cookies and similar technologies on the website www.italiangres.com (hereinafter "Website") will be processed as described in this policy.

Contact: [email protected]

2. What are cookies and how do we use them?

A cookie is a small text file sent by the Website to your browser and stored on your device. Cookies enable the Website to function correctly, improve your browsing experience, and allow ItalianGres and third parties to collect statistical and profiling information for advertising purposes, including ads personalization.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (pixels, web beacons, local storage) for the purposes described in section 4.

3. Legal basis for processing

Processing via non-technical cookies is based on the free, specific, informed and unambiguous consent of the user, pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Consent is collected via the banner displayed on first access to the Website and may be withdrawn at any time as easily as it was given (see section 7).

Strictly necessary/technical cookies are used based on legitimate interest or contractual necessity, without requiring consent.

4. Types of cookies used

4.1 Technical / Necessary Cookies

Essential for the correct functioning of the Website. They enable navigation, session management, shopping cart functionality, and language/currency preferences. No consent required.

4.2 Analytical / Statistical Cookies

Collect aggregated and anonymised information about how the Website is used (pages visited, time spent, traffic sources) in order to improve performance and content. These may be first-party or third-party cookies with anonymised identifiers.

Third party: Google Analytics (Google LLC) – data may be transferred to Google LLC in the USA based on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission. For more information: https://policies.google.com/privacy and https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

4.3 Marketing, Profiling and Ads Personalization Cookies

These cookies are used to build user profiles and to display personalised ads based on browsing preferences and behaviour on this Website and other websites. They also enable retargeting: showing relevant ads on affiliated websites based on products you have browsed.

Marketing cookies include purposes of ads personalization, conversion measurement and remarketing. Third-party marketing cookies are entirely controlled by their respective providers under their own privacy policies.

Main third parties involved:

Google LLC (Google Ads, Google Marketing Platform) Uses cookies and identifiers for personalised and non-personalised advertising, conversion measurement and remarketing.

• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Business Safety & Privacy: https://safety.google/privacy/
• Google Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms
• Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com

Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. (Facebook Pixel, Instagram)

• Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/
• Instagram Cookie Policy: https://instagram.com/legal/cookies/

To view the full list of advertising third parties and manage your preferences: http://www.youronlinechoices.com

4.4 Social Network Cookies

Enable integration with social platforms (share buttons, likes, embedded videos). These are installed and managed directly by the platform providers.

5. Transfer of data to third countries

Some of the third parties listed above (in particular Google LLC and Meta Platforms) are based in the United States. The transfer of your data outside the EEA is carried out on the basis of appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR.

6. Cookie duration

Duration varies by type:

• Session cookies: deleted automatically when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a defined period (from a few days up to 24 months) or until manually deleted.

Specific durations for each cookie are indicated in the respective technical documentation provided by the vendors.

7. How to manage and withdraw consent

Cookie preference panel: You can modify your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the Website footer. Consent can be withdrawn as easily as it was given.

Browser settings: You can manage or disable cookies directly from your browser settings:

• Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
• Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/delete-and-manage-cookies

Behavioural advertising opt-out: http://www.youronlinechoices.com | https://adssettings.google.com

Disabling technical cookies only may impair the correct functioning of the Website.

8. Data subjects' rights

As a data subject, pursuant to Arts. 15–21 GDPR you have the right to: access your personal data, obtain rectification or erasure, object to processing, request restriction or portability of your data. You may exercise these rights by writing to: [email protected]

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. The Italian supervisory authority is the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali (www.garanteprivacy.it).

9. Updates to this policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in regulations, technology or the services used. The date of the latest update is indicated at the top of this document. We invite you to check it periodically.