Cookie policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy describes how mgstaps.com (hereinafter “Site”) uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and process your browsing data. We use cookies to enhance your online experience and provide personalized services.

This Cookie Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Privacy Code (Legislative Decree 196/2003, as amended by Legislative Decree 101/2018).

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (PC, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device and remember certain information, such as your browsing preferences or login data.

Types of cookies

Cookies can be classified based on different criteria:

  • Technical cookies: essential for the site’s operation, for example, to ensure security during browsing or to allow access to restricted areas.
  • Preference cookies: allow the site to remember your choices, such as language or region.
  • Statistical (analytical) cookies: collect information about the site’s usage by users to improve functionality and the browsing experience. They can be first-party or third-party.
  • Marketing cookies: used to track users and display personalized ads based on their interests. These cookies can also be third-party (e.g., Google or Facebook).

3. Cookies used on mgstaps.com

Our site uses the following types of cookies:

  • Technical and functional cookies
    These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the site and do not require your consent. Without these cookies, some sections of the site may not function correctly.
  • Analytical cookies
    We use analytical cookies, including those from third parties (such as Google Analytics), to collect statistical information about the use of our site by users. These cookies help us understand how the site is used and to improve it continuously. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous where possible.
  • Marketing and profiling cookies
    We use third-party cookies (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Google Ads) to track your activity and offer you personalized advertising based on your interests. These cookies require your explicit consent and can be disabled at any time.

4. Consent to the use of cookies

When you visit our site for the first time, a banner will inform you of the use of cookies. You can:

  • Accept all cookies: by clicking the “Accept” button, you consent to the use of all cookies, including marketing and profiling ones.
  • Customize preferences: you can manage your cookie preferences by selecting which categories to accept or reject.
  • Reject all non-essential cookies: you can choose to reject all non-essential cookies.

You can modify your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or via our Cookie Preference Center, available at the bottom of the page.

5. Managing and disabling cookies

You can manage or disable cookies directly from your browser settings. However, please note that disabling technical cookies may affect the site’s usability, and some features may not be available.

6. Third-party cookies

Some cookies used on our site are set by third parties who act as service providers for analytics and marketing purposes. The third parties that use cookies through our site include:

  • Google Analytics: used to analyze site traffic. The information collected by Google is aggregated and anonymous, where possible. For more information, consult Google’s Privacy Policy.
  • Facebook Pixel: used for user profiling for advertising purposes. More information is available in Facebook’s Privacy Policy.

7. Cookie retention period

Cookies used on our site have varying durations depending on their type:

  • Session cookies: remain active only during the browsing session and are deleted when you close the browser.
  • Persistent cookies: remain active even after the browser is closed and are retained for a predefined period (e.g., 1 year) or until manually deleted.

8. Your rights

You have the right to request access to your personal data processed through cookies, as well as to exercise the rights of rectification, deletion, restriction, and opposition to processing, as provided by the GDPR. You can also withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time.

To exercise your rights or request further information, contact us via email at info@mgstaps.com.

9. Changes to the Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy to reflect any changes in our cookie practices. We encourage you to regularly review this page to stay informed about how we use cookies.