This Cookie Policy explains how Maffeis Engineering SpA (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit the website https://www.maffeis.it (the “Website”).
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login details, or browsing behaviour.
Cookies may be:
- First-party cookies (set directly by our Website)
- Third-party cookies (set by external services)
Cookies can also be classified according to their duration:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a defined period of time
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Technical (Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Website and do not require your consent.
They are used to:
- Enable navigation between pages
- Ensure security of the Website
- Provide requested services
- Manage cookie preferences
Without these cookies, the Website may not function correctly.
2.2 Analytical Cookies
Analytical cookies are used to collect information about how users interact with the Website, such as:
- Number of visitors
- Pages visited
- Time spent on each page
- Traffic sources
This data helps us improve Website performance and usability.
Where analytical cookies are anonymised, they may be treated as technical cookies.
Otherwise, they will be installed only with your prior consent.
2.3 Profiling or Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to:
- Track user browsing behaviour
- Deliver personalised content
- Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Provide targeted advertising
These cookies are installed only after obtaining your explicit consent through the cookie banner.
3. Third-Party Cookies
The Website may use third-party services that install cookies on your device, such as:
- Embedded multimedia content (e.g. videos)
- Interactive maps
- Social media sharing tools
- Website traffic analytics services
These third parties act as independent data controllers.
For more information on how they process your data, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We use:
- Necessary cookies based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the Website’s functionality
- Analytical and profiling cookies only on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
a) Through the Cookie Banner
When you first visit the Website, you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You may change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link available on the Website.
b) Through Your Browser Settings
You can also block or delete cookies via your browser settings:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
6. Data Transfers Outside the EU
Some third-party cookies may involve the transfer of personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Such transfers are carried out in compliance with GDPR safeguards, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request rectification or erasure
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority
In Italy, the supervisory authority is the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Cookie Policy at any time. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
9. Contact Details
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our data protection practices, please use the contact form below.