Cookie Policy
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