Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 July 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on a user's device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when they visit. They allow the website to remember preferences and actions during a session or across visits, improving the browsing experience.
The IMOLEGAL website (hereinafter, the "Website") uses cookies and similar technologies. This Policy explains which cookies are used, what they are for and how you can manage your preferences.
The processing of personal data associated with the use of cookies is described in the IMOLEGAL Privacy Policy, available on the Website.
2. Categories of Cookies
2.1 By origin
- First-party cookies: placed directly by IMOLEGAL via the Website's own domain.
- Third-party cookies: placed by external entities whose services are integrated into the Website (e.g. Google Analytics, social media platforms).
2.2 By duration
- Session cookies: exist only during the browsing session and are automatically deleted when the browser is closed.
- Persistent cookies: remain on the device for a set period, until their expiry date or until they are manually deleted by the user.
2.3 By purpose
- Strictly necessary: essential for the basic functioning of the Website. Do not require consent.
- Functional / Preference: remember the user's choices to personalise the experience (e.g. language, cookie preferences). Require consent.
- Analytical / Statistical: collect anonymous or pseudonymous information about Website usage to improve content and performance. Require consent.
- Marketing / Advertising: enable the display of relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of campaigns. Require consent.
3. Cookies Used on the Website
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies do not require consent. They cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Website to function.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Identifies authenticated user sessions in the WordPress dashboard | First-party | Session | Session | Necessary |
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Security: verifies the authenticity of sessions | First-party | Session | Session | Necessary |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Stores administration dashboard preferences | First-party | Persistent | 1 year | Necessary |
| PHPSESSID | Server | Maintains the user's session state | First-party | Session | Session | Necessary |
| _lscache_vary | LiteSpeed Technologies | Identifies the type of visitor to serve the correct version of the server cache | First-party | Session | Session | Necessary |
| elementor | Elementor | Stores the user's frontend display preferences on the website | First-party | Persistent | 1 year | Necessary |
3.2 Functional / preference cookies
Enabled only with your consent. They allow for a more personalised experience.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | Records the user's consent status for each cookie category, allowing the banner to remember choices made | First-party | Persistent | 1 year | Functional |
| cky-action | CookieYes | Records whether the user has interacted with the consent banner (accepted, declined or customised) | First-party | Persistent | 1 year | Functional |
3.3 Analytical cookies
Enabled only with your consent. They help us understand how visitors use the Website.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users (anonymous ID) | Third-party | Persistent | 2 years | Analytical |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for GA4 | Third-party | Persistent | 2 years | Analytical |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (short duration) | Third-party | Persistent | 24 hours | Analytical |
3.4 Marketing / social media cookies
Enabled only with your consent. Used for sharing content on social media platforms.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Identifies browsers for advertising delivery purposes | Third-party | Persistent | 90 days | Marketing |
4. International Transfers
Some of the third-party cookies identified in section 3 (in particular those from Google and social media platforms) may involve the transfer of your data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States, where those entities are headquartered.
Such transfers are carried out under appropriate legal mechanisms, namely Standard Contractual Clauses and, in the case of Google, under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework. For further information, please consult the privacy policies of the respective providers.
You may prevent these transfers by declining the corresponding cookie category in the Website's cookie settings.
5. Managing Your Preferences
5.1 Through the Website
You may manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the Website footer. You may accept or decline each category individually. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled.
After changing your preferences, please reload the page for the new settings to take effect.
5.2 Through your browser
You may also configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functioning of certain parts of the Website. Consult your browser's instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
5.3 Opt-out from specific tools
- Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Meta / Facebook: www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
6. Social Media Sharing
The Website may provide social media sharing buttons (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram). Using these buttons may involve, subject to your prior consent, the placement of third-party cookies and the transmission of information to the respective social media providers, whenever you are logged into those platforms.
To prevent this transmission, log out of social media platforms before browsing the Website, or decline marketing cookies in the cookie settings.
7. Consent and Legal Basis
Under Law No. 41/2004 of 18 August (as amended by Law No. 46/2012), non-essential cookies are only placed after the user has given their consent freely, specifically, informedly and unambiguously via the cookie banner presented on the first visit to the Website.
Consent may be withdrawn at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of consent previously given.
8. Changes to This Policy
IMOLEGAL may update this Cookie Policy whenever necessary to reflect changes in the cookies used, applicable legislation or our practices. The updated version will be published on the Website with the revision date indicated. In the event of materially significant changes to cookie categories or processing purposes, new consent will be requested. The version currently in force is dated 2 July 2026.