COOKIE POLICY (INFORMATION ON COOKIE USAGE)
Drafted in compliance with the Italian Data Protection Authority Guidelines of June 10, 2021 and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”)
Last update date: August 16, 2026
This Cookie Policy describes the types of cookies and similar technologies used by the official website of Sichenia Gruppo Ceramiche S.p.A. (www.sichenia.it), their purposes, retention periods, and how users can manage or withdraw their consent preferences at any time.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES
Cookies are small text strings that websites visited by users send to their device (computer, tablet, smartphone), where they are stored to be retransmitted to the same sites upon subsequent visits.
Cookies can be categorized as:
- First-party cookies: Set directly by the website operator the user is visiting (Sichenia).
- Third-party cookies: Set by a domain different from the one the user is visiting (e.g., Google Ireland Limited for analytics or OpenStreetMap for maps).
2. CATEGORIES OF COOKIES USED ON THIS WEBSITE
A. Essential Technical Cookies (Do not require consent)
These cookies are strictly necessary to allow proper navigation on the website, session management, language preference retention (WPML), and saving the user’s consent choices. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. They are installed automatically upon accessing the website.
Legal basis: Performance of service requested by the user and legitimate interest of the Data Controller (Art. 6(1)(b) and (f) GDPR).
B. Functional and Preference Cookies (Subject to optional consent)
These cookies enable advanced features and personalization, such as displaying interactive maps (OpenStreetMap) to locate sales points and retailers. They are activated only if the user selects the “Functional” category in the consent banner.
Legal basis: Consent of the data subject (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
C. Statistical and Analytics Cookies (Subject to optional consent)
This website uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited. Collected data are processed in aggregated and anonymized form with IP masking to measure visitor numbers and most visited pages. Tracking is governed by the Google Consent Mode v2 protocol, preventing tag firing before explicit consent.
Legal basis: Consent of the data subject (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
D. Profiling and Marketing Cookies (Subject to optional consent)
These tools create user profiles to deliver tailored advertising or personalized content. The “Profiling (Google Advertising)” category is disabled by default and activated only upon explicit user consent.
Legal basis: Consent of the data subject (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
3. TABLE OF COOKIES PRESENT ON THE WEBSITE
Below is the detailed list of all cookies used on www.sichenia.it:
| Cookie Name | Type / Category | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Essential Technical | First-party (sichenia.it) | PHP session identifier to ensure core website functionality. | Session (browser close) |
wp-wpml_current_language |
Essential Technical | First-party (sichenia.it) | Stores the selected language (Italian, English, French, German). | 1 day / Session |
yootheme_consent |
Essential Technical | First-party (sichenia.it) | Stores user consent preferences selected in the Cookie Banner. | 30 days |
_ga |
Analytics (Statistical) | Google Ireland Ltd (GA4) | Used to distinguish unique visitors and compute aggregated traffic metrics. | 24 months |
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Analytics (Statistical) | Google Ireland Ltd (GA4) | Maintains session state for Sichenia’s Google Analytics stream. | 24 months |
4. HOW TO MANAGE AND WITHDRAW CONSENT ON THIS WEBSITE
Users may review, update, or withdraw their consent at any time:
- By clicking the “Manage consent” link available in the footer on every page of the website.
- Changes and withdrawals take effect immediately for subsequent browsing.
5. HOW TO DISABLE COOKIES IN YOUR BROWSER
Users can manage cookie preferences directly within their web browser, blocking new cookies or deleting stored ones. Disabling technical cookies may affect website functionality.
Official instructions for major browsers:
6. DATA CONTROLLER AND RIGHTS
The Data Controller is Sichenia Gruppo Ceramiche S.p.A. To exercise your rights under the GDPR, or to contact the Data Protection Officer (DPO), please email: gdpr.responsabile@sichenia.com.
For full details on personal data processing, please refer to the Privacy Policy.
