Cookie
Policy

01 / Introduction

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise a device, remember preferences, maintain shopping cart functions and understand how visitors interact with online content.

Similar technologies, including pixels, tags, local storage and software development tools, may perform comparable functions. In this Policy, the term “cookies” also includes these similar technologies where appropriate.

Cookies may be placed directly by Techno Studios and the Website platform (“first-party cookies”) or by external providers whose services are integrated into the Website (“third-party cookies”).

Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while others remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.

02 / Data Controller

Who is responsible.

The data controller responsible for the use of cookies and related personal information through www.technostudios.it is:

Further information concerning the processing of personal data is available in our Privacy Policy.

03 / Categories

How cookies are classified.

The Website may use the following categories of cookies and similar technologies:

04 / Website Operation

Essential cookies.

Essential cookies are necessary for the Website to function and cannot normally be disabled through the cookie preference system.

The Website is hosted and operated through Squarespace. Squarespace may use essential cookies and similar technologies for purposes including:

• Maintaining secure Website sessions.
• Remembering cookie and privacy preferences.
• Operating the shopping cart and checkout.
• Preventing fraud, abuse and unauthorised access.
• Maintaining Website stability and performance.
• Supporting forms, customer accounts and store functions.

05 / Measurement

Google Analytics.

The Website uses Google Analytics to collect information concerning how visitors use the Website.

Analytics information may include pages visited, time spent on the Website, interactions, referring pages, approximate geographic area, device type, browser information and technical identifiers.

This information helps us understand which pages and products are viewed, identify technical problems, evaluate Website performance and improve the browsing and purchasing experience.

Further information is available in the Google Privacy Policy and in Google’s information about cookie technologies .

06 / Advertising

Meta Pixel.

The Website uses the Meta Pixel, a technology provided by Meta that helps measure advertising performance across services including Facebook and Instagram.

The Meta Pixel may collect information about visits, viewed pages, products viewed, checkout actions, purchases, device and browser information, advertising interactions and technical identifiers.

This information may be used to measure campaign results, understand whether advertisements lead to Website activity and create audiences for relevant advertising.

Further information about Meta’s processing activities is available in the Meta Privacy Policy .

07 / Checkout

Commerce and payments.

Squarespace and the payment services available through the Website may use cookies or similar technologies during the shopping and payment process.

These technologies may be required to maintain the shopping cart, operate checkout, authenticate transactions, prevent fraud and complete payments securely.

Payments may be processed through Squarespace Payments or PayPal, depending on the payment method selected by the customer.

Further information is available in the Squarespace Privacy Policy and the PayPal Privacy Statement .

08 / Your Choice

Consent and preferences.

When you first visit the Website, you may be shown a cookie banner allowing you to accept, reject or manage optional cookie categories.

Essential cookies may be placed without consent where they are strictly necessary for Website operation or for a service specifically requested by the user.

Analytics and advertising cookies should be activated only after you provide consent where such consent is required. Refusing optional cookies does not prevent you from accessing the Website or purchasing products.

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time through the Website’s cookie preference controls. Withdrawal does not affect processing carried out before your preference was changed.

09 / Retention

Cookie duration.

Cookies may be either session cookies or persistent cookies.

• Session cookies are generally deleted when the browser is closed.
• Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period or until manually deleted.

The duration of individual cookies varies according to their purpose and the settings determined by the relevant provider. Providers may update cookie names, functions and durations as their technologies evolve.

Consent preferences may be retained so that the Website can remember your choice during future visits. You may delete stored cookies at any time through your browser.

10 / External Services

Third-party technologies.

Third-party providers may process information collected through their technologies according to their own privacy documentation.

Depending on Website functions and your consent preferences, these providers may include:

• Squarespace and its infrastructure providers.
• Squarespace Payments and associated payment services.
• PayPal.
• Google Analytics.
• Meta Platforms and the Meta Pixel.

Some providers may process information outside the European Economic Area using transfer mechanisms recognised under applicable data protection legislation.

11 / Device Controls

Browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to view, block or delete cookies through their privacy and security settings.

Browser controls vary depending on the device and software used. Consult the help section of your browser for specific instructions.

Blocking all cookies, including essential cookies, may prevent certain Website, shopping cart or checkout functions from operating correctly.

12 / Updates and Contact

Changes to this policy.

This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect changes to the Website, technologies, service providers or applicable legal requirements.

The effective date displayed at the top of the page indicates when this Policy was most recently updated.

For questions about cookies, consent preferences or the processing of personal information, contact: info.technostudios@gmail.com .