Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy is provided pursuant to Art. 122 of Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003 and the Italian Data Protection Authority’s “Guidelines on cookies and other tracking tools” (10 June 2021), and describes the cookies used by mad56.it and how to manage consent. This English version is a translation; the Italian version prevails. Last updated: June 2026.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that visited websites send to the user’s device, where they are stored and sent back to the same sites on the next visit. They may be “technical” (necessary for the site to work) or “profiling/analytics” cookies (used to collect information on site usage or to deliver advertising in line with preferences).
2. Technical cookies (no consent required)
These are essential for the correct operation of the site and to provide the services requested by the user; they do not require prior consent (Art. 122 Privacy Code).
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_*, wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_* | Authentication and session for registered users | Session / up to 2 weeks |
| wp-settings-* | Interface display preferences | 1 year |
| wp-wpml_current_language | Stores the selected language (WPML) | 1 day |
| woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart, wp_woocommerce_session_* | Cart and checkout functionality | Session / 2 days |
| PHPSESSID | Technical session management | Session |
3. Analytics and statistics cookies (consent required)
The site uses Google Analytics 4, managed via Google Tag Manager, to collect aggregated statistical information on site usage. These cookies are installed only after the user’s consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 – distinguishing users and sessions | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics – distinguishing users | 24 hours |
These tools are operated by Google Ireland Ltd.; more information: policies.google.com/privacy.
4. Third-party services — Google Fonts
The site loads web fonts from Google servers (fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com). This involves disclosing the user’s IP address to Google. Google’s privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
5. Managing consent and cookies
On first access to the site, users can give, refuse or customise consent to non-technical cookies via the dedicated banner. Choices can be changed at any time by reopening the “Cookie settings” panel.
Cookies can also be managed or disabled via your browser settings:
Disabling technical cookies may impair the correct functioning of the site.
6. Controller and further information
The Data Controller is Mad56 di Massimo Dante, Via Segarizzi 22 – 38063 Avio (TN), Italy – VAT 02233610225 – [email protected]. For any further information on the processing of personal data, see the Privacy Policy.