1. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites send to the user’s device (computer, tablet, smartphone), where they are stored and then sent back to the same websites on subsequent visits.

Cookies allow the website to recognize users, improve their browsing experience, and collect information about how the site is used.

2. Types of cookies used

This website uses different types of cookies, as described below:

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and do not require user consent.
They are used, for example, to:

• • enable navigation between pages

• • manage user sessions

• • ensure website security

Analytical (statistics) cookies

These cookies collect information in an aggregated and anonymous form about how users interact with the website (e.g., number of visitors, pages visited, time spent on the site).

They may be:

• • first-party cookies (set directly by the website)

• • third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)

If not properly anonymized, they are only activated with the user’s consent.

Profiling and marketing cookies

These cookies are used to:

• • track user browsing behavior

• • create user profiles

• • deliver personalized advertising or content

They are only installed with the user’s explicit consent.

Third-party cookies

While browsing, users may also receive cookies from third-party services, such as:

• • analytics providers

• • social networks

• • embedded content (e.g., videos, maps)

3. Legal basis for processing

The use of cookies is based on:

• • legitimate interest → for strictly necessary cookies

• • user consent → for analytical (non-anonymized) and marketing cookies

Consent is collected through a dedicated cookie banner upon first access.

4. Managing consent

Users can:

• • accept all cookies

• • reject non-essential cookies

• • customize their preferences

At any time, users can change or withdraw their consent via the “Manage Cookies” link available on the website.

5. How to disable cookies via browser

Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings:

• • Google Chrome

• • Mozilla Firefox

• • Safari

• • Microsoft Edge

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

6. Data retention

Cookies may be stored for different periods:

• • session cookies → deleted when the browser is closed

• • persistent cookies → remain stored until their expiration date or manual deletion

7. Data Controller

The Data Controller is:

AGC & Friends

8. Updates to this Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated over time to reflect legal or technical changes.
Users are encouraged to review it periodically.