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This cookie policy describes what cookies and similar technologies (e.g. local storage) are used on matteochieppa.com and how you can manage them, in line with the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC as amended) and the GDPR.

What are cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies such as localStorage and sessionStorage (stored in your browser) to remember your preferences and to operate optional features. These can be "first-party" (set by this site) or "third-party" (set by external services we use).

Strictly necessary

Strictly necessary cookies and similar tech are essential for the site to function (e.g. security, load balancing, fraud prevention) and do not require your consent under the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR.

Cloudflare Turnstile (contact form) may set cookies for fraud and bot prevention; these are necessary for the service to work. We also store your cookie consent choice in localStorage (key: cookie_consent) so we do not ask again on every visit.

Optional (cookie preference only)

If you accept analytics cookies, we collect first-party usage data (pages visited, time on page, scroll depth, outbound link domain, UTM parameters, session identifier) to improve the site. This data is only collected after you give consent via the cookie banner. If you decline or close the banner without choosing, no analytics data is collected. No data is sold or shared with third parties for advertising. You can change your preference at any time via the "Cookie preferences" link in the footer.

Summary of cookies and similar technologies

Below is a summary of the main cookies and similar technologies we use.

Name / TechnologyPurposeTypeDuration
Cookie consentStores your choice (accept/reject optional cookies).localStorage (first-party)Until you clear it or change choice.
Cloudflare TurnstileFraud and bot prevention on the contact form.Cookies (third-party, Cloudflare)See Cloudflare documentation.
First-party analyticsPage views, time on page, scroll, outbound clicks, UTM. Collected only with your consent.sessionStorage + server-side (first-party)Session only in browser; server retention as per Privacy Policy.

Managing cookies and preferences

You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. You can clear localStorage and sessionStorage from the browser's developer tools or the site's application storage panel. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect site functionality (e.g. contact form verification).

Analytics data is only collected when you give consent. You can withdraw consent at any time via the "Cookie preferences" link in the footer. Clearing site data removes local session storage but does not delete already-collected server-side data. To request deletion of server-side data, contact us.

Last updated: March 2026