Last updated: May 30, 2026
Data Controller: Fabrizio Boggio — fabrizio@italopedia.com — Turin, Italy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device on return visits. We also use related technologies including local/session storage, pixel tags, and web beacons — referred to collectively as "cookies" in this policy.
Legal basis: EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) and GDPR (Regulation 2016/679), as implemented in Italy by D.Lgs. 196/2003 and Provvedimento del Garante Privacy 10 giugno 2021.
2. Cookie Categories
Category 1: Strictly Necessary Cookies ✅ Always Active
Essential for the website to function. No consent required.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Security — prevents bot access | Session / 1 year |
__cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management | 30 minutes |
italopedia_consent | Italopedia | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
Category 2: Analytics Cookies 📊 Require Consent
Help us understand how visitors use our site. Data is aggregated and anonymized.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users (24hr) | 24 hours |
IP anonymization is enabled. Data shared with Google LLC (USA) under Standard Contractual Clauses.
Opt out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Category 3: Advertising Cookies 📢 Require Consent
Used to deliver relevant advertisements. May track you across multiple websites.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__gads | Google AdSense | Ad frequency and performance | 13 months |
__gpi | Google AdSense | Ad personalization | 13 months |
IDE | Google DoubleClick | Cross-site ad tracking | 13 months |
NID | Ad personalization | 6 months |
Opt out of personalized ads: adssettings.google.com · youronlinechoices.eu
Category 4: Functional Cookies ⚙️ Require Consent
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
ck_subscriber_id | Kit (ConvertKit) | Newsletter subscription state | 1 year |
calendly_* | Calendly | Booking widget preferences | Session |
3. Third-Party Cookies
| Third Party | When Present | Their Policy |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | If video embeds are present | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Calendly | On booking pages | calendly.com/privacy |
| Gumroad | On product pages | gumroad.com/privacy |
| Kit (ConvertKit) | On newsletter signup forms | kit.com/privacy-notice |
4. How Cookie Consent Works on This Site
On your first visit, a consent banner appears. You can:
- Accept All — enables all cookie categories
- Reject All — only strictly necessary cookies are set
- Customize — choose which categories to enable or disable
Your preferences are saved in the italopedia_consent cookie for 12 months. Change them at any time via in the page footer.
GDPR compliance: Consent is obtained before non-essential cookies are set. Rejecting is as easy as accepting. No pre-ticked boxes. Consent is freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous.
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Blocking all cookies may break some site functionality, including consent preference storage.
6. Do Not Track (DNT)
Our website does not respond differently to DNT signals, as there is no universal standard. We rely on our cookie consent system for compliance instead.
7. Updates to This Policy
We update this policy when we add new cookies, when third-party providers change their practices, or when legal requirements change. Material changes will be communicated via the cookie consent banner.
8. Contact
Email: fabrizio@italopedia.com · Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
For broader privacy matters, see our full Privacy Policy.
Supervisory authority: Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali