Cookie Policy
Information pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
1. Introduction
This website uses cookies.
Pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable national legislation on the protection of personal data and cookies, this Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and describes which cookies are used and for what purposes.
The complete information on the processing of personal data is available in the Privacy Policy, accessible separately.
2. Data Controller
The Data Controller is Stella Holding S.r.l., with registered office at Corso Garibaldi 49, 20121 Milan – Italy.
For any information regarding this Cookie Policy, the Controller can be contacted at [email protected].
3. Definition of cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites send to the user’s device (computer, tablet or smartphone), where they are stored and then retransmitted to the same websites upon subsequent visits.
While browsing a website, users may also receive cookies from websites or web servers other than the one being visited (so-called “third-party cookies”), due to the presence of services or elements hosted on external domains.
Cookies may be:
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session cookies, which are automatically deleted when the browser is closed
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persistent cookies, which remain stored on the device until their expiration date or until manually deleted
4. Classification of cookies
4.1 Technical cookies
Technical cookies are used solely to enable the proper functioning of the website and to allow users to navigate and use its services.
These cookies may be first-party or third-party cookies and are not used for user profiling purposes.
Some technical cookies, known as navigation cookies, are essential to provide requested services, including the booking of accommodations. Other technical cookies, known as functionality cookies, store user preferences to improve the browsing experience.
According to applicable regulations, technical cookies do not require the user’s prior consent.
4.2 Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies are used to collect statistical information, in aggregated form, on the number of users and how they interact with the website.
The website uses:
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Google Analytics analytical cookies
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analytical cookies associated with the Lodgify booking platform, used to monitor performance, usage of the booking interface and system reliability
These cookies are intended exclusively for statistical and performance analysis purposes and do not involve direct user profiling.
The installation of analytical cookies is subject to the user’s consent, provided via the cookie banner.
4.3 Profiling cookies
The website does not use profiling cookies, either first-party or third-party, aimed at creating user profiles or delivering personalized advertising content.
Should profiling cookies be introduced in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly and specific consent will be requested.
5. Cookies used
5.1 Technical cookies
The website currently uses the following technical cookies:
| Provider | Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
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| Stella Holding | cookie_consent | Stores the user’s cookie consent preferences | 6 months |
| Stella Holding | PHPSESSID | Manages user session | Session |
| Lodgify | Booking technical cookies (group) | Necessary for booking functionality, security and service continuity | Session / variable |
The use of these cookies does not require prior consent.
Disabling technical cookies may compromise the proper functioning of the website or prevent bookings from being completed.
5.2 Analytical cookies
The website currently uses the following analytical cookies:
| Provider | Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | _ga | Distinguishes users for statistical analysis | 2 years |
| Google LLC | ga* | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| Google LLC | _gid | Records page visit statistics | 24 hours |
| Lodgify | Analytical cookies (group) | Statistical analysis and performance monitoring of the booking system | Variable |
Analytical cookies are installed only after the user has given consent via the cookie banner.
Users may disable Google Analytics by installing the browser opt-out add-on provided by Google:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6. Cookie consent management
Upon first access to the website, users are presented with a cookie banner allowing them to accept or refuse analytical cookies.
Consent can be modified or withdrawn at any time.
7. How to manage or disable cookies via browser
Users may manage or disable cookies directly through their browser settings.
Disabling technical cookies may affect the proper functioning of the website.
Instructions for the main browsers are available at the following links:
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Google Chrome
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Mozilla Firefox
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Safari
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Microsoft Edge
8. Updates to this Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated or amended at any time.
Users are encouraged to review it periodically to stay informed of any changes.