Pursuant to Art. 122 of Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003, Italian Data Protection Authority Provision of 8 May 2014, and Cookie Guidelines 2021
Last updated: March 2026
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites you visit send to your device (usually your browser), where they are stored and then retransmitted to the same websites on your next visit. A cookie cannot contain executable code and cannot install software on your device.
2. Types of cookies we use
🔒 Strictly Necessary Cookies (always active)
These cookies are essential for the website to function and do not require your consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
vi_gdpr_consent | villagesitaly.com | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
wordpress_* | villagesitaly.com | WordPress session, authentication | Session / 1 year |
pll_language | villagesitaly.com | Stores preferred language (Polylang) | 1 year |
PHPSESSID | villagesitaly.com | PHP session identifier | Session |
📊 Analytics Cookies (with consent)
Used to collect statistical information about website usage in anonymous/aggregated form.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google LLC | Distinguishes users for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
_ga_XXXXXXX | Google LLC | Maintains GA4 session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google LLC | Distinguishes users (GA4) | 24 hours |
_gat | Google LLC | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymisation. Data is processed by Google LLC (USA) under Standard Contractual Clauses. Google Privacy Policy — GA opt-out
🎯 Marketing Cookies (with consent — currently inactive)
These services are set up but not yet active on the site. Consent is collected in advance for when they are activated.
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Ads Remarketing | Google LLC | Personalised advertising, conversion tracking | Up to 13 months |
| Facebook/Meta Pixel | Meta Platforms Ireland | Facebook/Instagram advertising, custom audiences | Up to 13 months |
🗺️ Functional Cookies (with consent)
Required to load third-party content embedded in pages.
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Maps | Google LLC | Interactive maps for each village | See Google policy |
| YouTube | Google LLC | Embedded videos | See Google policy |
3. Managing Your Consent
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the 🍪 icon at the bottom left of the page. You can also:
- Block cookies via your browser: see instructions for Chrome, Firefox, Safari
- Opt out of Google Analytics: Google browser add-on
- Opt out of Google advertising: Google Ad Settings
- Opt out of Meta: Facebook ad preferences
- General opt-out: YourOnlineChoices
Please note: disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair the correct functioning of the website.
4. Legal references
- EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR)
- Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003 (Privacy Code) as amended by Legislative Decree 101/2018
- Italian Data Protection Authority Provision no. 229 of 8 May 2014 (cookies)
- Guidelines on cookies and other tracking tools — Italian DPA, 10 June 2021
5. Contact
For any questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your rights: contact form.
For the full Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy.