Cookie Policy of Sicily Yacht S.R.L.

Sicily Yacht S.R.L. places great importance on protecting the privacy and personal data (hereinafter “Personal Data”) of the users (hereinafter “Users”) of its websites www.sicilyachts.com and the Sicily Yacht mobile applications (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “System”).

The purpose of this policy (hereinafter the “Cookie Policy”) is to inform you about how Sicily Yacht S.R.L., as Data Controller, collects your Personal Data through cookies present on our Platform.

When you access our System, we may, with your consent, place cookies on your terminal (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) (hereinafter referred to as “Device”) using your browser software. During their validity or storage period, cookies allow us to recognize your Device on future visits. Sicily Yacht S.R.L.’s partners or service providers, or third-party companies, may also place cookies on your Device.

Some cookies are essential for navigating our System, particularly for the proper execution of the ordering process. Deleting them may cause difficulties. Only the sender of a cookie is able to read or modify the information contained in that cookie.

I. What is a “Cookie”?

A “Cookie” or tracker is an electronic file deposited on a terminal, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone. It is read, for example, when a website is visited, when an email is read, when software or a mobile application is installed or used, regardless of the type of terminal used.

When you first visit Sicily Yacht S.R.L. websites, a banner explaining the use of “Cookies” will appear to inform you. If you continue browsing, you will be deemed to have been informed and to have accepted the use of Cookies. By browsing our websites, “Cookies” issued by Sicily Yacht S.R.L. and/or the publisher’s partner companies may be placed on your terminal. The purpose of this document is to inform you about the nature and purpose of the Cookies used by Sicily Yacht S.R.L.

Cookies simplify your browsing and use of Sicily Yacht S.R.L. Services. They are used for various purposes, including authenticating users, remembering their preferences and browsing history, running advertising campaigns and measuring their effectiveness, and analyzing site traffic. Cookies are stored on your computer’s hard drive and/or on your mobile device if you use it to access our Services. Restricting the use of certain Cookies may affect the operation of some features of the website and of Sicily Yacht S.R.L. services.

II. The Different Types of Cookies Used by Sicily Yacht S.R.L.

• Functional Cookies (Essential) These usage tracking Cookies are essential for the optimal operation of our Services. They include, for example, Cookies that allow secure access to your personal space and others designed to simplify your user experience. Consent for these Cookies is valid for 12 months.

  To provide the user with an optimal browsing experience, the “User ID” is collected by Sicily Yacht S.R.L. so that navigation always matches the same user. Functional Cookies used for tracking usage cannot be deactivated, as they are essential for the proper functioning of the service.

• Audience Metrics and Statistics (Performance) Performance Cookies collect information about how users use the site, produce statistics, and measure audience and website traffic. Sicily Yacht S.R.L. uses these statistics, audience metrics, and performance indicators to optimize the content published on the websites and thus assess their efficiency in terms of user experience.

• Third-Party Cookies The websites of Sicily Yacht S.R.L. may contain Cookies issued by third parties for statistical purposes, marketing targeting, and reporting on the most popular pages. This information is collected by third parties during the validity period of their Cookies.

III. List of Cookies Used

We use Cookies to collect information about Users of our Platform, storing it either for the duration of your visit (so-called “session” Cookies) or for repeated visits (so-called “persistent” Cookies).

Details of the Cookies used can be found in Part XI of this Policy.

There are also so-called “third-party” Cookies and so-called “proprietary” Cookies. A proprietary Cookie is one installed by the Platform that the User is consulting. Conversely, a third-party Cookie is one installed by a domain other than that of the Platform the User is consulting. Thus, when a User consults a website or Platform, and another entity installs a Cookie through this website or Platform, the Cookie is a third-party Cookie.

Using the settings in your browser, you can choose at any time, simply and free of charge, whether to accept the storage of Cookies on your Device. You can configure your browsing software to accept and save Cookies on your Device or, on the contrary, to refuse them.

You can configure your browser to:

• Accept or reject Cookies before they are stored on your computer.
• Systematically refuse the recording of Cookies on your Device.

Please note: Any settings you make in your browser to accept or reject Cookies may affect your Internet browsing experience and your ability to access certain services requiring the use of Cookies.

If you choose to refuse the recording of Cookies on your Device or if you delete those that are recorded, we disclaim any responsibility for the consequences related to the degraded operation of our services resulting from the inability to record or consult the Cookies necessary for their operation that you would have refused or deleted.

IV. What Data Do We Collect?

Cookies are used to collect all data relating to a terminal at a given time, including:

• The identification and content of a Cookie file stored by us, our data processors, our partners, or third-party social network publishers on your Device.
• Device IP address.
• Your mobile identifiers used for advertising.
• The date, time, and duration of the connection of the Device to an element of the Platform.
• The language of the browsing software used by the Device.
• The Internet address of the page from which the Device accesses the Platform.
• The type of Device operating system.
• Type and version of the browsing software used by the Device.
• Characteristics of content viewed or shared.
• Any information on transactions carried out or initiated.

V. Managing Your Cookies

You can configure your browser to save, control, or delete Cookies at any time.

For more information on how to use, manage, and delete Cookies for all browsers, please consult the following link: ICO – Cookies Preferences.

VI. Retention Periods and Cookie Management

Cookies strictly necessary for the operation of our Platform are activated by default and do not require your consent.

However, you will find information about these Cookies in this Cookie Policy. The lifetime of these Cookies is limited to thirteen (13) months and is not automatically extended on new visits.

Other Cookies are optional, so you can refuse them from your Internet browser settings, as explained below in Part VIII of this Policy.

VII. How to Exercise Your Choices, Based on the Browser You Use

The configuration of each browser is different. It is generally described in the help menu of your browser. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with it to modify your preferences regarding Cookies.

• Safari
• Chrome
• Firefox
• Opera

VIII. What Is the Regulation for Depositing Cookies on the Platform?

User Information

Article 82 of the French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertés) of January 6, 1978, as amended, requires the Data Controller to provide full information on the nature and methods of data processing carried out using Cookies.

In addition to this Policy, detailed information is provided to ensure clear and complete knowledge of such processing through the Platform’s Privacy Policy (click here), allowing the User to find all information concerning the processing of Personal Data in a broader context, but applicable to the use of Cookies.

IX. Further Information

Modifications: We may modify this Cookie Policy to incorporate regulatory, legal, editorial, or technical developments that raise the level of protection of your Personal Data. In the case of minor modifications, we will update the “last updated” date indicating the date on which the modifications were made.

However, in the event of substantial modifications to this Cookie Policy, we will inform you directly via email or SMS about the changes made.

We also recommend that you consult this page regularly to stay informed about any changes or updates to our Cookie Policy.

Contact: If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us by sending an email to: service@sicilyachts.com.

Or by post to: SICILY YACHT S.R.L., Via C.E.E. 55, 95045 Misterbianco (CT), Italy.