Cookie Policy

Written by Super User. Posted in Technical

This Cookie Policy explains how the website https://isme.unige.it (“Website”) uses cookies and similar technologies in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Italian legislation (including the guidelines of the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are used to ensure proper functioning of the site and, in some cases, to collect statistical or profiling information.

2. Types of Cookies Used

2.1 Technical (Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Website and do not require user consent.

They may include:

Session cookies
Security cookies
Technical Joomla system cookies
Load balancing cookies

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

These cookies are automatically deleted at the end of the session or within a limited time.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

The Website may use analytics tools to collect aggregated statistical information about user visits (e.g., number of visitors, pages viewed, time spent).

If analytics cookies:

Are anonymized
Do not allow direct identification

They may be treated similarly to technical cookies.

If not anonymized, they are activated only after user consent.

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

2.3 Third-Party Cookies (Embedded Content)

The Website may include embedded multimedia content (e.g., YouTube videos).

When such content is loaded, third parties may collect:

IP address
Device information
Browser information
Usage data
Cookies for tracking or profiling purposes

These cookies are installed only after user consent via the cookie banner.

ISME does not control third-party cookies.

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

3. How Consent Is Collected

Upon first visit, a cookie banner allows users to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Select cookie preferences

No non-essential cookies are installed before consent.

Users may withdraw or modify their consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the website footer.

4. Cookie Retention Period

Technical cookies: session duration
Third-party cookies: as defined by respective providers

5. How to Manage Cookies via Browser

Users can configure their browser settings to block or delete cookies:

Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies
Edge: https://support.microsoft.com
Safari: https://support.apple.com

Disabling technical cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Controller

ISME – Interuniversity Center of Integrated Systems for the Marine Environment
Via all’Opera Pia, 13
16145 Genova (GE), Italy

7. User Rights

Users may exercise their rights under Articles 15–22 GDPR, including:

Access
Rectification
Erasure
Restriction
Objection
Withdrawal of consent

Users may also lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority:

Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali
https://www.garanteprivacy.it

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how ISME – Interuniversity Center of Integrated Systems for the Marine Environment (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses and protects your personal data when you visit and interact with the website https://isme.unige.it (“Website”). This policy is provided in accordance with the EU Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Italian privacy law. (Global Practice Guides)

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

ISME – Interuniversity Center of Integrated Systems for the Marine Environment
Address: Via all’Opera Pia, 13, 16145 Genova (GE), Italy
Phone: (+39) 010 353-2983/2982

3. Types of Data Collected

3.1 Automatically Collected Data

When you access the Website, we may collect certain technical data about your visit, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent
Date and time of access

This information is collected for security, statistical and operational purposes, and is considered personal data under the GDPR. (unige.amministrazionetrasparente.cineca.it)

3.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide a better user experience, including:

Necessary/technical cookies
Analytics cookies
Third-party cookies (e.g., video embeds)

A detailed Cookie Policy is available here. Users must consent to non-essential cookies where required by law.

3.3 Embedded Content

The Website may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos). Such content may result in data sharing with third parties independent from ISME. We do not control how these third parties use your data, and you should review their own privacy policies.

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

Purpose	Legal Basis
Security, server administration, and troubleshooting	Legitimate interest
Website analytics	Consent (when required)
Embedded content display	Consent (when required)

The legal bases listed above are derived from Article 6 of the GDPR, which allows processing where there is consent, legitimate interest, or other lawful grounds. (Wikipedia)

5. How Data Is Shared

We may share data with:

Hosting providers and infrastructure partners
Analytics service providers
Third-party services used for embedded content

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described above and in accordance with applicable law.

Technical logs are generally kept for a defined period for security monitoring and compliance, after which they are deleted or anonymized.

7. User Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion (right to be forgotten)
Restrict processing
Object to certain processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting processing prior to withdrawal)
Lodge a complaint with the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali (Italian Data Protection Authority) if you believe your rights are violated (Garante Privacy).

To exercise your rights, contact us at the addresses listed in the About page.

8. Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.