COOKIE POLICY

Below is the information regarding the use of cookies on the website www.eptarefrigeration.com (hereinafter also referred to as the "Site"). The information contained in this policy complements the Privacy Policy available here https://www.eptarefrigeration.com/en/privacy.

DATA CONTROLLER

The data controller is the company Epta S.p.A., Tax Code and VAT number IT 04160730968, with registered office at Via Mecenate, 86 - 20138 Milan – Italy, Tel. +39 02 55403211, e-mail uffamministrativi@pec.eptarefrigeration.com (“EPTA” or the “Controller”).

WHAT ARE COOKIES

A cookie is a small amount of data that, in the form of a unique code, is sent to the user's browser by a web server and then stored on the hard drive of their computer, smartphone, and/or tablet. Cookies can be used to enable the proper use of an Internet site (so-called technical cookies) or to check the user's preferences while browsing the web to offer them advertising messages aligned with these preferences (so-called profiling cookies).

The cookies stored on the device may have a variable duration: they disappear when the browser is closed or have a longer but still limited duration. Cookies can be installed by the owner of the website being visited (so-called first-party cookies) or by other third parties (so-called third-party cookies).

WHAT COOKIES ARE USED FOR AND WHICH COOKIES ARE USED ON THIS SITE

For each of the cookies listed in the tables below, the specific function, the validity period of the cookies, and the source, whether first-party or third-party, are indicated. For third-party cookies, there is also a link to the privacy policy of the respective website.

In particular, we use cookies for the following purposes:

TECHNICAL COOKIES

These cookies allow the Site to function properly and also enable the user to enjoy the requested content and services. These cookies are necessary for the operation of the Site, and without them, some operations could not be performed or would be more complex and/or less secure.

As they are strictly necessary, they do not require the user's consent, are automatically installed upon accessing the site, and cannot be disabled.

They include:

FUNCTIONALITY COOKIES

These cookies ensure normal navigation and use of the website (allowing, for example, to make a purchase or authenticate to access reserved areas) and allow the user to navigate based on a series of selected criteria such as language, display preferences, etc.

STATISTICAL COOKIES

These cookies allow for statistical analysis of how the Site is navigated, counting visits and traffic sources to measure and improve the performance of the Site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Site. All information collected by these cookies is anonymous (through the masking of part of the IP address), and their use is limited solely to producing aggregate statistics, thus they are assimilated to Technical Cookies. Consequently, user consent is not required for these cookies.

PROFILING COOKIES

The Site uses profiling cookies, through which it is possible to record recurring actions or behavioral patterns of the user when using the offered functionalities, the user's preferences detected during each visit, thus creating profiles that allow sending messages more in line with the user's preferences and interests and modulating the service provision in an increasingly personalized way beyond what is strictly necessary for service provision.

Since they are not strictly necessary for the operation of the website, profiling cookies require the users' consent for their installation.

They belong to the following category:

TARGETED ADVERTISING COOKIES These cookies can be used to build a profile of the user's interests and show relevant ads on other sites as well as send targeted advertising messages, i.e., in line with the preferences expressed while browsing the web. If the user does not accept these cookies, they will receive less personalized advertising.

SOCIAL MEDIA COOKIES

These cookies are set by a range of social media services and allow users to share our content with friends and networks. They can monitor user navigation on other sites and create a profile of user interests. This may impact the content and messages displayed on other websites visited.

Social cookies are used for advertising and analytical purposes, specifically to display our ads when users are logged into social networks (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) and to help us understand user interactions and engagement with our ads on these social networks.

These cookies also aim to make the web more "user-friendly" and interactive, allowing users to interact with these social networks by integrating their content into the site.

These cookies can process data such as the number of contents shared through social networks, whether the user has a social network account, tracking browsing on websites or those social networks, etc. These features are possible thanks to third-party applications integrated into our site. It is likely that the social network allowing such integrations uses specific buttons to identify the user, even without interacting with them. These application buttons may enable the social network in question to track the user's browsing on our site, simply because their social network account is active on their device (open session) while browsing our site.

We advise users to consult the policies of these social networks to know the purposes of use, the information they can collect through specific buttons, or for advertising purposes. These policies should allow users to express their preferences on these social networks through account settings.

ANALYTICS COOKIES

These cookies enable the processing of user navigation analysis on the Site, particularly on tools used, the number and type of pages visited, or the number of clicks made on a page during navigation, possibly combined with other data processing aimed at making commercial decisions.

LEGAL BASIS FOR COOKIE USE

The legal basis for using different profiling cookies lies in the user's consent given as per the indications present in the related banner on the Site. The lack of consent does not affect the use of the Site (except for not being able to receive more targeted offers).

For technical cookies, consent is not necessary as the processing is based on the user's pre-contractual and contractual request to use the site and services offered, to provide optimal navigation and usability of the Site.

HOW CONSENT IS COLLECTED

Upon first access to any page of the Site, a banner is present containing a short notice with a link to this Cookie Policy, the "Accept all" button to click if the user wants to consent to the installation of all cookies other than technical ones, as well as the "Manage cookies" button that allows the user, through a specific tool, to accept (or later deny) consent to all or - also separately, by moving the relevant sliders - to the different functionalities, third parties, and categories of non-technical cookies. It is not possible to disable technical cookies as they are necessary for the operation of the Site.

To the right of the banner, there is also a command marked with a cross, the selection of which results in the closing of the banner and the continuation of navigation according to the default settings, without any cookies other than technical ones being installed.

Closing the banner by clicking the cross on its right, scrolling the page, or clicking anywhere on the Site page outside the banner does NOT constitute consent to the use of cookies other than technical ones.

The above banner will not be presented again to the user unless at least 6 months have passed since the previous presentation, except in cases where (i) the processing conditions have changed, or (ii) the technical cookies that record the choices regarding cookies have been deleted from the device, as indicated in the browser methods below.

We remind that, according to the applicable data protection legislation, cookies necessary for the functioning of the Site are not subject to consent and therefore cannot be disabled in our choice management tool. The user may be able to object through their browser settings (as indicated in the following paragraph), but the navigation experience on the Site may be less smooth.

HOW THE USER CAN MANAGE COOKIES

If the user does not want cookies to be stored or read on their device, a cookie that records the refusal will be stored on their device to allow us to record that they have opposed the use of cookies. If they also delete this technical cookie, we will no longer be able to recognize that the user has refused the use of cookies (which means that they will have to set their preferences again the next time they visit our website).

The user has the following different options to manage cookies, including blocking their use and/or deletion:

Tool "MANAGE COOKIES" The user can always and at any time express, modify, or revoke their consents regarding cookies, accessing the “manage cookies” tool at the link present in the footer of the Site.

Browser Settings The user can also object to the registration of cookies on their hard drive by configuring their browser to disable cookies. Here are the procedures offered by the main browsers:

Chrome > https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=it
Edge > https://support.microsoft.com/it-it/microsoft-edge/eliminare-i-cookie-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09

Firefox > https://support.mozilla.org/it/kb/Gestione%20dei%20cookie
Safari > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1677?viewlocale=it_IT

After this operation, however, some web page functions may not execute correctly.

• Specific modules and platforms for disabling cookies

For more information about cookies and to manage preferences regarding third-party profiling cookies, we invite users to visit the website http://www.youronlinechoices.com, which brings together digital advertising professionals within the European Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA). Once on the site, by accessing the "Your choices" area, users can view the list of third-party companies (Companies) that install cookies, check the presence and activity status of the installed cookie (Status), and selectively manage consent (On/Off). By expanding the dedicated entry (Info) for each company, users can access more information about the company and reach the specific privacy and cookie policy via link.

SCOPE OF DATA KNOWLEDGE AND DISCLOSURE

Data acquired through cookies may be processed by employees and collaborators who are authorized and trained to handle:

• the Data Controller,

• providers of IT, technical, organizational, and digital marketing services, as data processors, and

• third parties issuing non-technical cookies to whom the user has given consent.

The data will not be disseminated in any way.

USER RIGHTS

At any time, users can request and obtain access to their data, correction, updating, as well as request deletion, anonymization, portability, and restriction of processing. Users can also object, at any time, to the processing of their personal data and revoke the previously given consent.

To exercise their rights, besides using the above-mentioned tools for managing cookies, users can send a written communication to the Data Controller's address provided above, or write an email to compliance@eptarefrigeration.com.

Users can also always lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority (www.garanteprivacy.it) regarding the processing of their personal data.

MODIFICATIONS

We may modify this Policy from time to time. We will inform the user and/or request their consent whenever necessary or required. In case of substantial changes, we will bring the new Cookie Policy to the user's attention upon their first access to the Site after the Cookie Policy modification date. However, we recommend reviewing this Policy every time you visit our Site to check the latest version.

Last updated: June 27, 2024