Cookie Policy
Last updated: 16 May 2026 — version 2.0
This Cookie Policy describes the use of cookies and similar technologies by the website www.smartricicla.it (hereinafter, the "Website"), operated by INFO CONSULTING, in accordance with the Italian Data Protection Authority's guidelines on cookies dated 10 June 2021 and with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR").
⚠️ Note: This Cookie Policy applies exclusively to the Website. For information about the SmartRicicla mobile app, please refer to the privacy policy available within the app.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that visited websites send to the user's device (computer, tablet, smartphone), where they are stored to be retransmitted to the same sites on subsequent visits. Cookies are used for various purposes, such as IT authentication, session monitoring, and storing information about the user's browsing preferences.
In addition to cookies, there are other similar tracking technologies (e.g. web beacons, pixel tags, local storage) to which this policy fully applies.
2. Types of cookies used by the Website
2.1 Strictly necessary technical cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Website and to enable normal browsing. They do not require the user's prior consent, pursuant to Article 122 of the Italian Privacy Code (Legislative Decree 196/2003 as amended).
These include, for example, session technical cookies, cookies used to save the user's preferences on the cookie banner, and cookies necessary for Website security.
2.2 Third-party analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4)
The Website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, to collect aggregated information about the use of the Website (pages visited, duration of the visit, device type, approximate geographical area, traffic source).
These cookies are installed only after the user has given their consent through the cookie banner. The IP address is anonymized according to GA4 default settings.
The Website implements Google Consent Mode v2, which adjusts the behaviour of Google tags based on the consent provided by the user.
3. Detailed list of cookies
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguish unique users for statistical analysis | 2 years | Analytics | |
| _ga_* | Maintain GA4 session state | 2 years | Analytics | |
| cookie_consent | SmartRicicla | Store the user's cookie preferences | 12 months | Technical |
The list reflects the categories of cookies used; the exact name of the banner cookie may vary depending on the consent management tool adopted.
4. Non-EU data transfers
Google Analytics 4 analytics cookies may involve the transfer of data to Google LLC (United States). Such transfers are regulated by the Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the EU Commission and by Google's adherence to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (EU Commission adequacy decision of 10 July 2023).
More information on Google's policy: policies.google.com/privacy
5. How to manage and withdraw consent
The user can, at any time:
- Change or withdraw their consent by reopening the cookie banner via the dedicated "Manage cookie preferences" link/button available on the Website
- Block or delete cookies directly from their browser settings
The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent given prior to its withdrawal.
Managing cookies from the browser
Below are the links to the instructions for the most common browsers:
Opt-out from Google Analytics
To specifically disable Google Analytics tracking on all sites, you can install the browser add-on provided by Google: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6. Consent retention period
The choice expressed by the user through the cookie banner is stored for a maximum period of 6 months, as recommended by the Italian Data Protection Authority's guidelines. After this period, the banner will be shown again to obtain an updated consent.
7. User rights and contacts
For more information on the data processed through the Website, on the rights of the data subject (access, rectification, deletion, etc.) and on how to exercise them, please refer to the Privacy Policy.
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please write to: info@smartricicla.it
8. Changes to this Cookie Policy
The Data Controller reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time, providing notice through publication on the Website with indication of the last update date. Users are invited to consult this page regularly.