1.1 Definition

Cookies are small text files that are sent and stored on a user’s computer or mobile device when they visit a website. These cookies are then retransmitted to the same website upon subsequent visits. Cookies allow the website to remember user behaviors and preferences (e.g., login data, preferred language, or other display settings), so they do not need to be re-entered during future visits or while navigating between pages. Cookies are used for authentication, session tracking, and storing information about user activities on the site. They may contain unique identifiers that track user navigation and experience for statistical or advertising purposes.

While browsing, a user’s computer or mobile device may receive cookies from servers or websites other than the one they are visiting (so-called third-party cookies). Some operations may be impossible without cookies, as they are sometimes technically necessary for the website to function.

The main categories of cookies are:

• • • Session or persistent cookies;
    • Technical or profiling cookies;
    • First-party or third-party cookies.

1.2 Session and Persistent Cookies

Cookies may expire at the end of a browser session (the period between when a user opens and closes a browser window) or may be stored for a longer duration. Session cookies allow websites to link a user’s actions during a single browser session and expire when the session ends. Persistent cookies remain stored on the user’s device between browser sessions for varying periods, allowing the website to remember user preferences or actions.

1.3 Technical and Profiling Cookies

Technical cookies are used by a website owner solely to transmit communications over an electronic network or as strictly necessary to provide an information society service explicitly requested by the user. Since these cookies are essential for site functionality, user consent is not required when they are used directly by the site operator.

Profiling cookies are used to create user profiles and deliver targeted advertising based on the preferences shown during web browsing. Due to their potential invasiveness into user privacy, European and Italian regulations require that users be adequately informed about their use (via a brief banner notice and an extended policy on the site) and must give explicit consent upon their first visit. This consent can be given generally by interacting with the banner or selectively as described below. The consent is tracked for subsequent visits, but users always retain the right to revoke it in whole or in part.

1.4 First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

A cookie is classified as first-party or third-party based on the website or domain it originates from.

First-party cookies are set and managed by the website owner. The site owner is responsible for providing information, obtaining consent (if required), and managing cookie blocking.

Third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one the user is visiting. For these, the third party is responsible for disclosures and consent mechanisms, while the site owner must only provide a link to the third party’s policy.

2.1 Introduction

Below, users will find all information about cookies installed on https://micaa.com/ and instructions on managing their preferences.

2.2 First-Party Cookies

The first-party cookies used on this site are technical and fall into these subcategories:

• Navigation cookies: Save browsing preferences to optimize the user experience;

• Functionality cookies: Enable specific site features essential for service delivery or improvement.

As technical cookies, prior user consent is not required for their use, but this policy serves as disclosure.

The first-party cookies used are:

2.3 Third-Party Cookies

This website does not use third-party cookies.

3. How to Control Cookies

In addition to disabling cookies via third-party privacy policies (where applicable), users can manage cookie preferences directly in their browser settings to block third-party cookies. Browser settings also allow the deletion of previously installed cookies, including any storing consent for this site’s cookies. Note that disabling all cookies may impair site functionality.

For browser-specific instructions, visit:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge