Cookie Policy

This page explains how Wonders Italy Atelier uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit the website wonders-italy-atelier.com

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files that websites send to the user’s device, where they are stored and then sent back to the same websites on subsequent visits. They are used, for example, to remember preferences, improve the browsing experience, or perform security and statistical measurements.

2. Types of cookies used

Technical cookies (necessary)

These ensure the proper functioning of the website and do not require the user’s consent. Examples include: session maintenance, language preferences, and shopping cart storage.

Analytical cookies

These collect aggregated data for statistical purposes (e.g., most visited pages). If anonymized and not combined with other data, they are treated as technical cookies.

Profiling cookies

These track browsing behavior to show personalized content or advertising. They require your prior consent.

Third-party cookies

These are installed by third parties (e.g., Google, Meta, YouTube). The related policies and consent mechanisms are managed by those third parties.

3. List of cookies used on the website

Note: complete/update based on the tools actually in use.

Technical cookies

• cookie_notice_accepted – duration: 6 months – purpose: stores the choice made on the cookie banner.
• woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart – session – purpose: WooCommerce cart functionality.
• wp-wpml_current_language – duration: 1 day – purpose: remembers the selected language.

Analytical cookies (example: Google Analytics 4 with anonymized IP)

• _ga – duration: 2 years – purpose: distinguishes users (anonymized).
• _ga_[container-id] – duration: 2 years – purpose: maintains session state (anonymized).
• Policy: Google Privacy – Opt-out: Browser add-on.

Profiling/marketing cookies (if used)

• _fbp – duration: 3 months – purpose: Meta/Facebook advertising and measurement.
• IDE (DoubleClick) – duration: 13 months – purpose: delivery of personalized ads.
• Policy: Meta – Google Ads.

4. Managing preferences

You can review your choices at any time: Open cookie settings (link this to your banner/CMP). Alternatively, you can configure your browser to block or delete cookies:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

5. Legal basis and data provision

For technical cookies, the legal basis is the execution of technical measures necessary for the operation of the website. For analytical and profiling cookies, the legal basis is consent, which can be freely withdrawn at any time via the settings.

6. Data sharing and transfers

Data may be processed by service providers acting as data processors (e.g., hosting services, analytics platforms). In the case of transfers outside the EU, they will take place based on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. Retention period

Cookies have varying lifespans as indicated in the list in section 3. Data derived from profiling cookies are retained only for the time strictly necessary for the stated purposes, in compliance with applicable guidelines.

8. Data subject rights (Articles 15–22 GDPR)