Cookies
The website www.iatourist.com (hereinafter referred to as “the Portal”) uses cookies for the following purposes: to perform computer authentications and session monitoring. This document provides detailed information on the use of cookies and similar technologies, how they are used on the Portal, and how to manage them. Visitors can configure their browser to be notified of cookie reception or to refuse them. Acceptance of cookies by the browser can be disabled by modifying these settings. For more information on the processing of personal data by the Data Controller, please contact IAS Tourist - Tour Operator Italia, Viale Emilia, 30, 48015 Pinarella di Cervia (RA) – Italy.
Cookies are small text files that websites visited by users send and save on their computer or mobile device, to be retransmitted to the same websites during subsequent visits. Thanks to cookies, a site remembers users' actions and preferences (such as login data, chosen language, font size, display settings, etc.) so they do not need to be specified again when the user revisits the site or navigates from one page to another. Cookies are used to perform computer authentications, session monitoring, and storage of information regarding users’ activities on the site. They may also contain a unique identifier code that tracks users' navigation within the site for statistical or advertising purposes. During site navigation, users may also receive cookies from websites or platforms other than the one being visited, as described in the Privacy Policy (so-called “third-party cookies”). Some operations would not be possible without cookies, which are, in some cases, technically necessary for the proper functioning of the site.
There are various types of cookies depending on their characteristics and functions, and they may remain on the user's computer or mobile device for different periods: session cookies, which are automatically deleted when the browser is closed, and persistent cookies, which remain on the user's device until a preset expiration date.
Types of Cookies Used by the Site
The site uses technical cookies to ensure and facilitate navigation and usage and to collect aggregated information about visits to the site. User consent is not required for these cookies as per current legislation. Third-party cookies are also used for profiling purposes. No personal user data is acquired by the site. No cookies are used to transmit personal information, nor are persistent cookies of any kind or systems to track users. The use of session cookies (which are not stored persistently on the user’s computer and disappear upon closing the browser) is strictly limited to the transmission of session identifiers (random numbers generated by the server) necessary for secure and efficient site navigation. The session cookies used on this site avoid the use of other IT techniques potentially prejudicial to user browsing confidentiality and do not allow the acquisition of personal user data.
Strictly Necessary Technical Cookies
These cookies are essential to perform activities requested by the user, such as storing information provided during navigation or managing the "login" state during the visit.
Functional Technical Cookies
These cookies allow the site to remember user choices for future use. For example, they enable the site to store search settings, authentication details, and other customized features.
Analytical Cookies
These cookies are used to collect and analyze site traffic and usage anonymously. Although they do not identify the user, they allow for detecting whether the same user connects at different times. They also help monitor the system, improving performance and usability. Disabling these cookies does not result in functionality loss.
Profiling and Marketing Cookies
These indefinite-duration cookies are used to identify (anonymously or otherwise) user preferences and improve navigation experiences.
Third-Party Cookies
The site directly uses no marketing cookies. It integrates embedded objects that download third-party cookies, often capable of profiling user interests, searches, or navigation. Examples include cookies used for connections with third-party platforms (e.g., Facebook for becoming a "fan" of the Data Controller's "fanpage" using the user's personal Facebook profile).
Profiling cookies are used to track user navigation and preferences (e.g., to send targeted advertising). To improve the site's content and performance and understand the most appreciated topics, the site uses Google Analytics, a third-party service for aggregated and anonymous analysis (providing overall site visit statistics). Specifically, the Portal uses the following marketing and analytical cookies:
| Description | Type |
|---|---|
| Google Maps | Marketing |
| Google Analytics | Analytics |
| Google Font | Marketing |
| Facebook Social Plugin | Marketing |
| Facebook Pixel | Marketing |
Cookies and Browser Settings
You can authorize, limit, or block cookies through your browser settings. However, if you configure your device to reject technical cookies, some site services may not display correctly or function optimally. Below are instructions for blocking cookies on major browsers. If your browser is not listed, please consult its manual for cookie management.
Internet Explorer (version 6 or higher):
- Select "Tools" from the browser menu.
- Select "Internet Options."
- Go to the "Privacy" tab and click "Advanced."
- Select "Override automatic cookie handling."
- Block "First-party Cookies" by selecting "Block."
- Block "Third-party Cookies" by selecting "Block."
- Disable "Session Cookies" by unchecking "Always allow session cookies."
- Click "OK."
- Select "Tools" from the browser menu.
- Select "Options."
- Go to the "Privacy" tab.
- Under "Enhanced Tracking Protection" or "History," choose "Use custom settings for history."
- Disable cookies by unchecking "Accept cookies from sites."
- Click "OK."
- Click the "Chrome Menu" in your browser toolbar.
- Select "Settings."
- Click "Show advanced settings."
- Under "Privacy," click "Content settings."
- Disable cookies by selecting "Block sites from setting any data" and "Block third-party cookies and site data."
- Click "OK."