This page explains which cookies this website uses and how your data is handled. It is meant to be clear rather than legalistic.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files saved by your browser. Some are essential for the site to work; others help understand traffic. Their use here is kept to a minimum.
Necessary cookies
Always active: the site cannot work properly without them. They are not used for advertising or cross-site tracking.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
lang | Remembers your language preference. | 1 year |
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie choices. | 1 year |
comm_token | Authentication for the private chat area. | Session |
unlocked_… | Remembers access to password-protected articles. | 1 day |
Analytics cookies (optional)
With your consent, Google Analytics sets cookies to produce aggregated, anonymous traffic statistics (visits, most-read pages, and so on). If you choose "Only necessary", these cookies are not set and Google Analytics is not loaded at all.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga, _gid | Google Analytics: aggregated, anonymous traffic statistics. | 2 years |
Internal statistics
The server records basic aggregated visit data (page visited, approximate country from your IP, browser and device type). The IP address is used only to derive the country and is never shown or shared.
Language preference
The site remembers your language choice in a cookie. If you have never chosen one, the language is guessed from your country (Italian in Italy, English elsewhere).
Managing your consent
You set your preferences from the banner. You can change them at any time with the button below: the banner will reappear so you can choose again.
Contact
For any question about privacy or cookies, reach out through the contact page.