Cookie Policy

In compliance with the ruling by the Data Protection Authority (hereinafter, the “Authority”) dated May 8, 2014, regarding Identification of simplified methods for information and acquisition of consent for the use of cookies (hereinafter, the “Cookies Provision”), as well as the requirements outlined in EU Regulation 679/2016 concerning the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data, Calzaturificio Fratelli Soldini S.p.a., with headquarters at Via Veneto, 32 (Capolona_AR), hereby informs the user as follows.

To gain full awareness on:

• What are cookies?
• What purposes do they serve?
• Do they represent potential risks to our privacy?
• How can we protect our personal data while browsing the web?

We invite you to also watch the new tutorial video produced by the Authority, which is part of an informational campaign that includes the informative sheet presented on this page and a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the topic of “Information and Consent for the Use of Cookies.”

Cookies are of various types and are used for different purposes; some of these, such as technical cookies, are essential for the proper functioning and security of the website, while others are aimed at analyzing and enhancing your browsing experience and customizing our communications. Specifically, the cookies used within the FMG website include:

• Technical Cookies are essential for the proper functioning and security of the site, while others aim to analyze and enhance your browsing experience and personalize our communications.
• Marketing Cookies enable us, through newsletter forms or “Contact Us” forms on the website, to track your preferences or device and are also used to make the website operate according to your expectations—for instance, by making it easier to find information about a product that interests you.

Cookies and Privacy

Considering the particular intrusiveness that profiling cookies (especially third-party cookies) can have on users’ privacy, European and Italian law stipulates that users must be adequately informed about their use and provide valid consent for cookies to be placed on their devices.

Specifically, with the “Identification of simplified methods for information and acquisition of consent for the use of cookies” ruling dated May 8, 2014 [web doc no. 3118884], the Data Protection Authority has established that when accessing the homepage or another page of a website that uses cookies for profiling and marketing purposes, a clearly visible banner must immediately appear indicating:

• that the site uses profiling cookies to send targeted advertising messages;
• that the site also allows the transmission of “third-party” cookies if these types of cookies are used, i.e., cookies installed by a different website through the site being visited;
• a link to more comprehensive information on the use of cookies sent by the site, where users can refuse consent for their installation directly or by linking to various websites in the case of “third-party” cookies;
• a statement that continuing to browse (e.g., by accessing another area of the website or selecting an image or link) implies consent to the use of cookies.

EU Cookie Directive 2009/136/EC

The EU Cookie Directive 2009/136/CE aims to enhance the protection of Internet users’ personal data. To this end, the EU distinguishes between technical cookies and profiling cookies. According to the cookie directive, necessary cookies can be set from the start, meaning without the user’s prior consent. However, website visitors must consent to non-essential cookies storing their data. Therefore, the EU directive requires an opt-in solution for non-essential cookies.

The main difference between opt-out and opt-in is as follows:

• Opt-out: Cookies are active from the start, and users can only refuse the storage of their data later on.
• Opt-in: Cookies are only active when and if the user consents to store their data.

In compliance with the aforementioned regulations, the user may:

• accept the installation of all cookies by clicking “Accept All”;
• customize their preferences by selecting “Manage” and consenting to the installation of some cookies and not others;
• refuse the installation of all cookies (except technical ones) by clicking “Only Necessary.”

With this cookie policy supplementing our Privacy Policy, Calzaturificio Fratelli Soldini S.p.a., with headquarters at Via Veneto, 32 (Capolona_AR), intends to provide guidance to users of this website regarding actions to reject, modify, or provide consent for the cookies used.

WHO WE ARE AND HOW TO CONTACT US

Calzaturificio Fratelli Soldini S.p.a., with headquarters at Via Veneto, 32 (Capolona_AR), DPO@calzaturificiosoldini.it

TYPES OF COOKIES USED BY THIS WEBSITE:

TECHNICAL COOKIES

Technical cookies are essential for the operation of the site and the provision of services offered on it. Among these are also analytical cookies, which serve to monitor the use of the site by users for optimization purposes. Calzaturificio Soldini uses these for anonymous statistical analysis of the site itself and its usage to improve functionality.

FIRST-PARTY MARKETING COOKIES

These cookies are installed and managed directly by Calzaturificio Fratelli Soldini. Marketing cookies help us improve the effectiveness of our messages and tailor commercial information based on your preferences expressed during your browsing. The installation of these cookies requires your consent, which you can modify at any time through the “Manage Your Preferences” feature.

THIRD-PARTY MARKETING COOKIES

Through this website, cookies managed by third-party companies other than Calzaturificio Fratelli Soldini are also installed, which act as independent data controllers. The installation of these cookies requires your consent, which you can modify at any time through the “Manage Your Preferences” feature or by accessing the following links to the relevant privacy policies.

Below, we provide an accurate list of third-party cookies we use and related links.

In any case, beyond the protections provided, you also have other options to browse without cookies:

Block third-party cookies
Third-party cookies are generally not essential for browsing, so you can block them by default using specific functions in your browser.

Enable the Do Not Track option
Most modern browsers include the Do Not Track option. Websites designed to respect this option should, when activated, automatically stop collecting some of your browsing data. However, it’s important to note that not all websites are configured to honor this option (it’s discretionary).

Activate “incognito mode”
With this function, you can browse without leaving traces of your browsing data in the browser. Websites will not remember you, the pages you visit won’t be saved in history, and new cookies will be deleted. Note, however, that incognito mode does not guarantee anonymity on the internet; it only prevents your browsing data from being stored in the browser. Your browsing data will still be accessible to website operators and internet service providers.

Delete cookies directly
All browsers include specific functions to delete cookies. Keep in mind, however, that new cookies are downloaded each time you connect to the internet, so it’s a good idea to clear them periodically. Some browsers also offer automated systems for periodic cookie deletion.

EXERCISING YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to request from the Data Controller access to your personal data (Art. 15), rectification (Art. 16), or deletion (Art. 17), limitation of processing (Art. 18), or to object to processing (Art. 21), in addition to the right to data portability (Art. 20).

Additionally, you can exercise the rights mentioned above by submitting a completed form to the Data Controller (downloadable from the Data Protection Authority website at https://www.garanteprivacy.it/home/modulistica-e-servizi-online) using one of the following methods:

• Via email to: DPO@calzaturificiosoldini.it
• By postal service to: Calzaturificio Fratelli Soldini S.p.a., located at Via Veneto, 32 (Capolona_AR)

In accordance with Regulation EU 2016/679, you also have the right to file a formal complaint with the Data Protection Authority (Art. 77) as indicated on the Authority’s website at https://www.garanteprivacy.it/home/modulistica-e-servizi-online, or to seek a judicial remedy (Art. 79).