Cookie Policy
Controller: Elia Bovo
Contact email: eliabovogae@gmail.com
Website: https://www.cortinahikingguide.com/
Last updated: 01/06/2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are, which cookies are used on this website (the “Website”), for what purposes, how long they last, which third parties may be involved, and how you can manage or withdraw your consent.
1) What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly and may enable additional features. Similar technologies (e.g., pixels, tags, local storage) may also be used.
2) Cookie categories used on this Website
A) Strictly necessary / technical cookies (always active)
Purpose: core Website functionality, security, fraud prevention, load balancing, essential preferences.
Legal basis: legitimate interest and/or performance of a service requested by the user (Art. 6(1)(f) and/or 6(1)(b) GDPR).
Duration: session and/or persistent (varies depending on the cookie).
B) Functional / preferences cookies (only with consent)
Purpose: enable optional features and third‑party embedded content (e.g., interactive maps).
Legal basis: consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Duration: up to 6 months (or as indicated in the cookie banner).
3) Third-party embedded content: Google Maps
The Website includes embedded Google Maps to display locations and directions. When the map is loaded, Google may set cookies or use similar technologies and may collect usage and technical data (such as device information and online identifiers).
Provider: Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) and/or Google LLC.
Purpose: display interactive maps and location-related content.
Cookie category: Functional/Preferences (third‑party embedded content).
Legal basis: consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). Where technically possible, the embedded map is loaded only after consent via the cookie banner.
International transfers: Google may process data outside the EEA with appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
Google policies:
4) Consent, storage of your choice, and consent duration
Your cookie preferences (accept/refuse/manage) are stored through the cookie consent banner. Your choice is retained for 6 months, unless you withdraw consent earlier or delete cookies via your browser settings.
5) How to manage or withdraw consent
You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie banner controls (e.g., “Manage preferences” / “Manage cookies”), if available on the Website. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
6) Browser settings
You can also delete or block cookies through your browser settings (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox). Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the Website’s functionality.
7) Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in cookies and technologies used. The “Last updated” date will indicate when changes were made.