Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites save in the user's browser during navigation. They allow the site to remember preferences and collect information on browsing behaviour in aggregated and anonymous form.
Prior consent
This site adopts a prior blocking mechanism: no analytics or profiling cookies are installed before the user has provided explicit consent via the banner shown on the first visit. Technical cookies necessary for the operation of the banner itself are excluded from this requirement.
Technical / functional cookies
These cookies are necessary to store the choice made in the banner. They do not require consent under Art. 122 of the Privacy Code.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | This site | Stores the consent preference expressed by the user in the cookie banner. | Persistent (localStorage) |
Third-party analytics cookies
Installed only with consent to the Analytics category. Used to analyse traffic and user behaviour in anonymous and aggregated form.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a random ID to the session. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4. | 2 years |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity | Maintains the Clarity user ID and session preferences. | 1 year |
| _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Links page views belonging to the same user session. | 1 day |
| CLID | Microsoft Clarity | Identifies the user's first use of Clarity. | 1 year |
| ph_* | PostHog | Tracks anonymous user sessions for product analytics. | 1 year |
Third-party marketing cookies
Installed only with consent to the Marketing category. Used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns on Facebook/Instagram and may be used by Meta for retargeting purposes.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) Pixel | Identifies the browser for conversion tracking and retargeting on Facebook/Instagram. | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) Pixel | Stores the last click on a Facebook ad (fbclid parameter from URL). | 3 months |
How to manage or withdraw consent
You can withdraw consent at any time in one of the following ways:
- Clear browser cookies: delete the cookie-consent item from your browser's localStorage (Developer Tools → Application → Local Storage). The banner will be shown again on the next visit.
- Browser settings: you can block or delete all cookies via your browser settings. Note that this may affect the functioning of other sites.
Data transfers to third countries
Some analytics tool providers (Google, Microsoft, PostHog) and Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. may transfer data to the United States. Such transfers take place on the basis of adequate mechanisms pursuant to Art. 46 GDPR (Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy recognised by the European Commission).
Contact
For any questions regarding the use of cookies you can contact me at info@mirkobuttazzo.com. For more general information on data processing, see the Privacy Policy.
Policy drafted pursuant to the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC), Legislative Decree 196/2003 and EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR). Compliant with the Italian Data Protection Authority guidelines of 10 June 2021.