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Cookie Policy

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Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy of cittadellascienza.it

Cookies consist of portions of code installed within the browser that assist the Owner in providing the Service according to the purposes described. Some of the purposes for which Cookies are installed may, in addition, require the User’s consent.

When Cookies are installed on the basis of consent, that consent can be freely revoked at any time by following the instructions in this document.

Technical and aggregate statistics cookies

  • Activities strictly necessary for operation
    This Application uses Cookies to save the User’s session and to perform other activities strictly necessary for the operation of this Application, such as in relation to traffic distribution.
  • Preference saving, optimization and statistical activities
    This Application uses Cookies to save browsing preferences and optimize the User’s browsing experience. These Cookies include, for example, those for setting the language and currency or for statistics management by the Site Owner.

Other types of Cookies or third-party tools that may install them

Some of the services listed below collect statistics in aggregate and anonymous form and may not require the User’s consent or may be operated directly by the Owner – as described – without the help of third parties.

If among the tools listed below there are services operated by third parties, these may – in addition to what is specified and also without the knowledge of the Owner – perform tracking activities on the User. For detailed information on this, we recommend that you consult the privacy policies of the services listed.

  • Content Commentary
    The commenting services allow Users to make and publish their own comments regarding the content of this Application.
    Users, depending on the settings decided by the Owner, may also leave the comment anonymously. In case among the Personal Data released by the User is email, this may be used to send notifications of comments regarding the same content. Users are responsible for the content of their comments.
    In the event that a comment service provided by third parties is installed, it is possible that, even if Users do not use the comment service, it may collect traffic data related to the pages where the comment service is installed.

    Facebook Comments (Facebook, Inc.)
    Facebook Comments is a service operated by Facebook, Inc. that allows Users to leave their own comments and share them within the Facebook platform.
    Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
    Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy.

    Disqus (Disqus)
    Disqus is a content commenting service provided by Big Heads Labs Inc.
    Personal Data collected: Cookies, Usage Data, and various types of Data as specified by the service’s privacy policy.
    Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy – Opt out.

  • Interaction with social networks and external platforms
    These types of services allow for interactions with social networks, or other external platforms, directly from the pages of this Application. Interactions and information acquired by this Application are in any case subject to the User’s privacy settings related to each social network.
    In the event that an interaction service with social networks is installed, it is possible that, even if Users do not use the service, it may collect traffic data related to the pages where it is installed.

    Facebook Like Button and Social Widgets (Facebook, Inc.).
    The Facebook “Like” button and social widgets are services for interaction with the social network Facebook, provided by Facebook, Inc.Personal data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
    Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy.

    AddThis (Addthis Inc.)
    AddThis is a service provided by Clearspring Technologies Inc. that displays a widget that allows interaction with social networks and external platforms and the sharing of content on this Application.
    Depending on the configuration, this service may display widgets belonging to third parties, such as the managers of social networks on which to share interactions. In this case, the third parties delivering the widget will also learn about the interaction made and the Usage Data related to the pages where this service is installed.
    Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
    Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy.

    Google+ +1 button and social widgets (Google Inc.)
    The +1 button and Google+ social widgets are services for interaction with the Google+ social network, provided by Google Inc.
    Personal Data Collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
    Place of Processing: USA – Privacy Policy.

  • Statistics
    The services contained in this section allow the Data Controller to monitor and analyze traffic data and serve to track User behavior.

    Google Analytics (Google Inc.)
    Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google uses the Personal Data collected for the purpose of tracking and examining the use of this Application, compiling reports, and sharing them with other services developed by Google.
    Google may use the Personal Data to contextualize and personalize ads in its advertising network.
    Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
    Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.

    Google Analytics with anonymized IP (Google Inc.).
    Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google uses the Personal Data collected for the purpose of tracking and examining the use of this Application, compiling reports, and sharing them with other services developed by Google.
    Google may use the Personal Data to contextualize and personalize ads in its ad network.
    This Google Analytics integration anonymizes your IP address. Anonymization works by abbreviating within the borders of the member states of the European Union or other countries that are party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area the IP address of Users. Only in exceptional cases will the IP address be sent to Google’s servers and shortened within the United States.
    Personal Data Collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
    Place of Processing: USA – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.

  • Displaying content from external platforms
    This type of service allows to display content hosted on external platforms directly from the pages of this Application and interact with them. In the event that a service of this type is installed, it is possible that, even if Users do not use the service, it will collect traffic data related to the pages where it is installed.

    YouTube Video Widget (Google Inc.)
    YouTube is a video content display service operated by Google Inc. that allows this Application to embed such content within its pages.
    Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
    Place of processing: USA – Privacy Policy.

How can I give consent to the installation of Cookies?

In addition to what is stated in this document, the User can manage Cookie preferences directly within their browser and prevent – for example – third parties from installing Cookies. Through the browser preferences, it is also possible to delete Cookies installed in the past, including the Cookie in which consent to the installation of Cookies by this site is possibly saved. The User can find information on how to manage Cookies with some of the most popular browsers for example at the following addresses: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari and Microsoft Internet Explorer.

With respect to Cookies installed by third parties, Users may also manage their settings and revoke consent by visiting the relevant opt out link (if available), using the tools described in the third party’s privacy policy, or by contacting the third party directly.

Notwithstanding the above, the User may make use of information provided by EDAA (EU), Network Advertising Initiative (USA) and Digital Advertising Alliance (USA), DAAC (Canada), DDAI(Japan) or other similar services. With these services it is possible to manage the tracking preferences of most advertising tools. The Owner, therefore, advises Users to use these resources in addition to the information provided herein.

Data Controller

Fondazione Idis – Città della Scienza – Via Coroglio, 104 – 80124 Napoli (Italy)
Holder’s email address: comunica@cittadellascienza.it

Since the installation of Cookies and other tracking systems operated by third parties through the services used within this Application cannot be technically controlled by the Owner, any specific reference to Cookies and tracking systems installed by third parties is to be considered indicative. To obtain complete information, the User is invited to consult the privacy policy of any third party services listed in this document.

Given the objective complexity of identifying Cookie-based technologies, the User is invited to contact the Owner should he/she wish to receive any in-depth information regarding the use of Cookies themselves through this Application.

Definitions and legal references

Personal Data (or Data)
Personal Data is any information that, directly or indirectly, including in conjunction with any other information, including a personal identification number, makes a natural person identified or identifiable.

Usage Data
This is the information collected automatically through this Application (including by third party applications integrated into this Application), including: the IP addresses or domain names of the computers used by the User who connects with this Application, the addresses in URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) notation, the time of the request, the method used in forwarding the request to the server, the size of the file obtained in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the response from the server (successful, error, etc..) the country of origin, the characteristics of the browser and operating system used by the visitor, the various temporal connotations of the visit (e.g. the length of time spent on each page) and the details of the itinerary followed within the Application, with particular reference to the sequence of pages consulted, the parameters relating to the User’s operating system and computer environment.

User
The individual using this Application who, except where otherwise specified, coincides with the Data Subject.

Data Subject
The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.

Data Controller (or Processor).
The natural person, legal entity, public administration and any other entity that processes personal data on behalf of the Controller, as set forth in this privacy policy.

Data Controller (or Owner).
The natural or legal person, public authority, service or other body which, individually or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data and the instruments adopted, including the security measures relating to the operation and use of this Application. The Data Controller, unless otherwise specified, is the owner of this Application.

This Application.
The hardware or software tool by which Users’ Personal Data are collected and processed.

Service
The Service provided by this Application as defined in the relevant terms (if any) on this site/application.

European Union (or EU)
Unless otherwise specified, any reference to the European Union in this document shall be deemed to extend to all current member states of the European Union and the European Economic Area.

Cookie
Small portion of data stored within the User’s device.

Legal references
This privacy policy is drafted on the basis of multiple legislative orders, including Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Unless otherwise specified, this privacy policy covers this Application only.

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