Cookie Policy of quicksand.it
This document contains information about technologies that enable this Web Site to achieve the purposes described below. These technologies allow the Owner to collect and store information (for example, through the use of Cookies) or to use resources (for example, by running a script) on the User’s device when the User interacts with this Web Site.
For simplicity, these technologies are succinctly referred to as “Tracking Tools” in this document, unless there is reason to differentiate.
Some of the purposes for which Tracking Tools are used may, in addition require the User’s consent. If consent is given, it can be freely revoked at any time by following the instructions contained in this document.
Listed below are the Tracking Tools operated directly by the Data Controller (commonly referred to as “first-party” Tracking Tools) and any Tracking Tools that enable services provided by third parties (commonly referred to as “third-party” Tracking Tools). Unless otherwise specified such third parties have access to their respective Tracking Tools.
Duration and expiration of Cookies and other similar Tracking Tools may vary depending on what is set by the Owner or each third party provider. Some of them expire at the end of the User’s browsing session.
Users can obtain more detailed and up-to-date information about the duration, as well as any other relevant information in the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third-party providers (via the links provided) or by contacting the Owner.
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Preference cookies
Preference Cookies store User preferences noted on this Web Site, such as those related to the collection, use, and processing of their personal information, as required by applicable privacy legislation.
Registration of consent and preferences
The Owner of collects and saves Users’ preferences regarding the processing of personal data and in particular the use of Cookies and other Tracking Tools on this Web Site so that it can meet the choices made by Users in compliance with GDPR regulations.
Cookies used: gdpr_consent,gdpr_cookies_allowed,gdpr_cookies_denied
Provider: this Web Site
Multilingual management
In order to direct you to pages in your preferred language cookies are saved on your device.
Cookies used: wp-wpml_current_language
Provider: this Web Site
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Protection from SPAM
This type of services analyzes traffic on this Web Site, potentially containing Users’ Personal Data, in order to filter it from parts of traffic, messages and content recognized as SPAM.
Google reCAPTCHA
Google reCAPTCHA is a SPAM protection service provided by Google LLC or Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Data Controller manages the processing of the Data. Use of the reCAPTCHA system is subject to Google’s privacy policy and terms of use.
Cookies used: _GRECAPTCHA,rc::a,rc::b,rc::c
Provider: Google LLC(Privacy Policy)
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Ecommerce
The Personal Data collected is used to provide services to the User or to sell products, including payment and eventual delivery. The Personal Data collected to finalize payment may be that of the credit card, bank account used for the transfer, or other payment instruments provided. The Payment Data collected by this Web Site depends on the payment system used.
Ecommerce functionality
Cookies are saved for using the electronic shopping cart to support its operation.
Cookies used: wc_cart_hash_.*,woocommerce_cart_hash,woocommerce_items_in_cart
Provider: this Web Site
WooCommerce
Cookies are saved for using the electronic shopping cart to support its operation.
Cookies used: wc_cart_hash_.*,woocommerce_cart_hash,woocommerce_items_in_cart
Provider: this Web Site
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Registration and authentication
By registering or authenticating, the User allows this Web Site to identify him/her and give him/her access to dedicated services. Depending on what is indicated below, registration and authentication services may be provided with the help of third parties. If this occurs, this Web Site may access some Data stored by the third-party service used for registration or identification. Some of the services below may also collect Personal Data for targeting and profiling purposes; please refer to the description of each service to learn more.
WordPress user login management
Session cookies are used for the operation of User account logins. Data are never disclosed or transferred to third parties except the hosting service provider.
Cookies used: wp-settings-.*,wordpress_logged_in_.*,wordpress_test_cookie,wordpress_sec_.*
Provider: this Web Site
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Statistics
The services contained in this section allow the Data Controller to monitor and analyze traffic data and serve to track User behavior.
Google Analytics 4
Google Analytics is a statistical service provided by Google LLC or Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Data Controller manages the processing of the Data, (“Google”). Google uses the Personal Data collected for the purpose of tracking and examining the use of this Website, compiling reports and sharing them with other services developed by Google. Google may use Personal Data to contextualize and personalize ads in its advertising network. In Google Analytics 4, IP addresses are used at the time of collection and then deleted before the data is recorded in any data center or server. To learn more, you can consult Google’s official documentation.
Cookies used: _ga,_ga_.*,_gid
Provider: Google LLC(Privacy Policy)
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Remarketing and behavioral targeting
These types of services allow this Website and its partners to communicate, optimize and serve advertisements based on your past use of this Website. This activity is facilitated by tracking Usage Data and using Tracking Tools to collect information that is then transferred to partners that handle remarketing and behavioral targeting activities. Some services offer an email list-based remarketing option. In addition to the opt-out features offered by the services below, the User can opt-out by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Facebook Remarketing
Facebook Remarketing is a remarketing and behavioral targeting service provided by Facebook, Inc. or Facebook Ireland Ltd, depending on how the Data Controller manages the processing of the Data, which links the activity of this Website with the Facebook advertising network.
Cookies used: _fbp
Provider: Facebook, Inc.(Privacy Policy)
Remarketing Google Ads
Remarketing Google Ads is a remarketing and behavioral targeting service provided by Google LLC or Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Data Controller manages the processing of the Data, which links the activity of this Website with the Google Ads advertising network and the DoubleClick Cookie. Users can opt out of Google’s Tracking Tools for ad personalization by visiting Google’s Ads Settings (https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated).
Cookies used: test_cookie,_gcl_.*,_gclid
Provider: Google LLC(Privacy Policy)
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Statistics
The services contained in this section allow the Data Controller to monitor and analyze traffic data and serve to track User behavior.
Monitoring Facebook conversions
Facebook Ads conversion tracking (Facebook pixel) is a statistics service provided by Facebook, Inc. or Facebook Ireland Ltd, depending on how the Data Controller manages the processing of the Data, that links data from the Meta ad network with actions taken within this Website. The Facebook pixel monitors conversions that can be attributed to Facebook, Instagram, and Audience Network ads.
Cookies used: _fbp,_fbc
Provider: Facebook, Inc.(Privacy Policy)
Monitoring Google Ads conversions
Google Ads conversion tracking is an analytics service provided by Google LLC or by Google Ireland Limited, depending on how the Owner manages the Data processing, that connects data from the Google Ads advertising network with actions performed on this Website.
Cookies used: test_cookie,_gcl_.*,_gclid
Provider: Google LLC(Privacy Policy)
Activities strictly necessary for the operation of the Web Site
This Website uses Cookies commonly referred to as “technical” or other similar Tracking Tools to perform activities strictly necessary to ensure the operation or provision of the Service.
Performance Measurement and Optimization
This Web Site uses Tracking Tools to measure traffic and analyze Users’ behavior with the goal of improving the Service.
Targeting and Advertising
This Web Site uses Tracking Tools to provide personalized commercial content based on User behavior and to manage, deliver, and track advertisements.
How to manage preferences and give or revoke consent
There are several ways to manage preferences related to Tracking Tools and to give or revoke consent where necessary:
Users can manage preferences related to Tracking Tools directly through their device settings – for example, they can prevent the use or storage of Tracking Tools.
In addition, whenever the use of Tracking Tools is dependent on consent, Users may give or revoke that consent by setting their preferences within the cookie policy or by updating those preferences via the tracking settings widget, if any.
Using special browser or device features, it is also possible to remove previously saved Tracking Tools.
Other Tracking Tools in the browser’s local memory can be removed by deleting the browsing history.
Regarding Third Party Tracking Tools, Users can manage preferences and revoke consent by visiting the relevant opt out link (if available), using the tools described in the third party’s privacy policy, or by contacting the third party directly.
Locate the settings related to Tracking Tools.
Users can, for example, find information on how to manage Cookies in some of the most popular browsers at the following addresses:
Users can also manage certain Mobile Application Tracking Tools by disabling them through the appropriate device settings, such as mobile advertising settings or tracking-related settings in general (Users can consult their device settings to locate the relevant one).
How to turn off interest-based advertising
Notwithstanding the above, Users are advised of the possibility of making use of information on YourOnlineChoices (EU), Network Advertising Initiative (USA) and Digital Advertising Alliance (USA), DAAC (Canada), DDAI (Japan) or other similar services. With these services you can manage the tracking preferences of most advertising tools. The Owner, therefore, advises Users to use these resources in addition to the information provided herein.
The Digital Advertising Alliance also provides an application called AppChoices that helps Users control behavioral advertising on mobile applications.
Consequences of withholding consent
Users are free to decide whether or not to give consent. However, please note that Tracking Tools enable this Website to provide a better experience and enhanced functionality to Users (in line with the purposes outlined in this document). Therefore, without the User’s consent, the Data Controller may not be able to provide the related functionality.
Data Controller
Quicksand S.R.L.
Quicksand S.R.L.
11078371009
Via Davide Lazzeretti 16/A – 58100 Grosseto
Owner’s contacts:
info@quicksand.it
Since the use of Third Party Tracking Tools on this Website cannot be fully controlled by the Owner, any specific reference to Third Party Tracking Tools is for information only. For complete information, Users are kindly invited to consult the privacy policy of the respective third-party services listed in this document.
Given the objective complexity of identifying tracking technologies, Users are encouraged to contact the Owner should they wish to receive further information regarding the use of such technologies on this Web Site.
Definitions and legal references
Personal Data (or Data)
Personal data is any information that, directly or indirectly, including in connection with any other information, including a personal identification number, makes a natural person identified or identifiable.
Usage Data
This is the information collected automatically through this Web Site (including by third party applications integrated into this Web Site), including: the IP addresses or domain names of the computers used by the User who connects with this Web Site, the addresses in URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) notation, the time of the request, the method used in forwarding the request to the server, the size of the file obtained in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the response from the server (successful, error, etc..) the country of origin, the characteristics of the browser and operating system used by the visitor, the various temporal connotations of the visit (e.g. the length of time spent on each page) and the details of the itinerary followed within the Application, with particular reference to the sequence of pages consulted, the parameters relating to the User’s operating system and computer environment.
User
The individual using this Web Site who, except where otherwise specified, coincides with the Data Subject.
Interested
The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.
Data Processor (or Manager)
The natural person, legal entity, public administration and any other entity that processes personal data on behalf of the Controller, as set forth in this privacy policy.
Data Controller (or Owner)
The natural or legal person, public authority, service or other body which, individually or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data and the means adopted, including the security measures relating to the operation and use of this Web Site. The Data Controller, unless otherwise specified, is the owner of this Web Site.
This Web Site (or this Application)
The hardware or software tool by which Users’ Personal Data are collected and processed.
Service
The Service provided by this Web Site as defined in the relevant terms (if any) on this site/application.
European Union (or EU)
Unless otherwise specified, any reference to the European Union in this document is understood to extend to all current member states of the European Union and the European Economic Area.
Cookie
Cookies are Tracking Tools that consist of small portions of data stored within the User’s browser.
Tracking Tool
Tracking Tool means any technology – e.g., cookies, unique identifiers, web beacons, embedded scripts, e-tags, and fingerprinting – that allows tracking Users, for example, by collecting or storing information on the User’s device.
Legal references
This privacy policy is prepared based on multiple legislative orders, including Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Unless otherwise specified, this privacy policy covers this Web Site only.
