Cookie Policy
Information on the use of cookies on instagarda.net
Last updated: 12 March 2026
This Cookie Policy describes the types of cookies and similar technologies used by the website instagarda.net (hereinafter “the Site”) and how you can manage your preferences. This policy is an integral part of our Privacy Policy.
1. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files that websites you visit send to your browser, where they are stored before being sent back to the same sites on your next visit. Cookies are used for various purposes, including storing preferences, improving the browsing experience and analysing site usage.
In addition to cookies, similar technologies exist, such as web beacons, pixel tags and local storage, which can perform similar functions. In this policy, the term “cookie” is used broadly to include all of these technologies.
2. Types of Cookies
Cookies can be classified according to various criteria:
2.1 By duration
- Session cookies: automatically deleted when the browser is closed
- Persistent cookies: remain on the user’s device for a set period or until manually deleted
2.2 By origin
- First-party cookies: set directly by the Site being visited
- Third-party cookies: set by domains other than that of the Site being visited
2.3 By purpose
- Technical/necessary cookies: essential for the Site to function
- Analytics cookies: used to collect information on Site usage
- Marketing/profiling cookies: used to display personalised content and ads
3. Cookies Used by the Site
3.1 Technical (Necessary) Cookies — Always active
These cookies are essential for the Site to function correctly and cannot be disabled. They are set in response to actions taken by the user, such as setting privacy preferences, logging into protected areas, or filling in forms.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ig_cookie_consent | instagarda.net | Stores the user’s cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| wordpress_sec_* | instagarda.net | WordPress authentication cookie (registered users/admins only) | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | instagarda.net | Indicates whether the user is logged in to the site (registered users only) | Session |
| wp_lang | instagarda.net | Stores the language selected by the user | Session |
| PHPSESSID | instagarda.net | PHP session cookie necessary for server operation | Session |
| sg_cookies | SiteGround | Technical cookies from the hosting provider for caching and performance | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies — Subject to consent
The Site currently does not use analytics cookies. Should analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics) be implemented in the future, they would only be activated following the user’s explicit consent via the cookie banner.
Any analytics scripts are blocked by default and only activated after the user has given consent through the cookie management panel.
3.3 Marketing Cookies — Subject to consent
The Site currently does not use marketing or profiling cookies. The Site contains links to social networks (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok) that do not install cookies. Should social widgets or tracking pixels be integrated in the future, they would only be activated following the user’s explicit consent.
4. Managing Cookie Preferences
When you first visit the Site, you are shown a banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies — activates all categories (necessary, analytics, marketing)
- Accept only necessary cookies — activates only essential technical cookies
- Customise — choose individually which categories to activate
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie” button in the footer of every page of the Site, identified by the gear-shaped icon.
4.1 Managing cookies via your browser
You can also manage cookies directly from your browser settings. Here are the instructions for the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Note: disabling technical cookies may impair the functioning of certain features of the Site.
5. Data Transfer
Data collected through cookies is processed on SiteGround servers located within the European Union. No data is transferred outside the European Economic Area through first-party cookies.
6. Regulatory References
This Cookie Policy is drawn up in compliance with:
- EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR)
- Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive)
- Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003 (Personal Data Protection Code)
- Italian Legislative Decree 101/2018 (GDPR adjustment decree)
- Guidelines of the Italian Data Protection Authority on cookies and other tracking tools (10 June 2021)
7. Changes to the Cookie Policy
The Data Controller reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. The date of the last update is shown at the top of the page. In the event of substantial changes, the user’s consent will be requested again.
8. Contact
For any questions regarding the use of cookies on the Site, you can contact us at:
- Email: info@instagarda.net
- Form: Contact page
