2.1 Website browsing data
The computer systems and software procedures used to operate this Website will collect some personal data whose transmission is implicit when you use Internet communication protocols. This information is not collected to be associated with identified data subjects, but by their very nature they could allow us, through their processing and association with data held by third parties, to personally identify users. This category of data includes IP addresses or domain names of computers used by persons who log onto the Website, the URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) addresses of the resources requested, the time of the request, the method used to submit the request to the server, the size of the file received in reply, the number code indicating the status of the reply given by the server (successful, error, etc.) and other parameters that refer to the user's operating system and computer environment. This data is used for the purpose of obtaining anonymous statistical information on the Website usage and to make sure it is functioning, to allow – given the system architecture used – the proper provision of the services, for security reasons and to ascertain responsibility in case of hypothetical computer crimes against the Website or third parties. The data are usually deleted after seven days.
2.2 Data provided voluntarily by users
The Website grants users the opportunity to voluntarily provide personal data, for example by filling in a contact form, by requesting services or information, by freely choosing to explicitly and voluntary send e-mails to the addresses indicated on the Website, etc.
2.3 Cookies
- Definitions, characteristics and application of the legislation
Cookies are small text files that websites visited by the user will send and record on your computer or mobile device, to be then retransmitted to the same websites the next time you visit them. Thanks to cookies, websites recall the user’s actions and preferences (such as your login, your preferred language, the font size, other display settings, etc.) so that users do not have to specify them a second time when they visit the website again or browse through its pages. Cookies are used for computer authentication, session monitoring and to store information about users who log on to a website, and may also contain a unique identification code that enables them to track user navigation within the website for statistical purposes or advertising. When browsing a website, users may also receive cookies or servers of other websites on their computer or mobile device (so-called "third-party" cookies). Some operations cannot be accomplished without the use of cookies, that in some cases are technically required in order to ensure website operation.
There are several types of cookies, depending on their characteristics and functions, and these may remain on your computer or mobile device for different time periods: so-called session cookies, which are automatically deleted when you close your browser; so-called persistent cookies, which remain on the user's computer/device for a set time.
According to the laws in force in Italy, it is not always mandatory to obtain the user’s consent to use certain cookies. More specifically, such consent is not required for "technical cookies", i.e. those used for the sole purpose of sending a communication over an electronic communications network, or as strictly necessary in order to provide a service explicitly requested by the user. In other words, these cookies are indispensable to provide access to the website or are required to perform tasks requested by the user.
The Italian Authority for the protection of personal data has established (cf. General Provision "Identification of simplified procedures for information to users and the acquisition of consent for the use of cookies – May 8, 2014") that technical cookies (i.e. those that do not require the user’s consent) include:
"cookie analytics", when used directly by the website operator to collect information in aggregate form on the number of users and on how they visit the website;
navigation or session cookies (for user authentication);
functionality cookies, which allow users to browse the website based on the selected criteria (e.g. language, products selected for purchase) in order to improve the service provided to them.
"Profiling cookies", vice versa, i.e. those used to create user profiles and to send advertising messages in line with the preferences expressed by users when browsing the web, require the user’s prior consent.
- Types of cookies used by the Website and option to (de-)select them
The Website uses the following cookies, offering users the option to (de-)select them, except for third-party cookies (for which the user must refer directly to the relevant selection and de-selection modalities of the respective cookies, see the links here below):
Technical navigation or session cookies, that are strictly necessary to provide access to the Website or to allow users to make use of the contents and services they request.
Technical cookie analytics, that help the Data Controller understand how users browse the website. These cookies are not used to collect information about the user's identity, nor any personal data. The information is processed in aggregate and anonymous form.
Technical functionality cookies, that are used to provide specific website features and a series of selected criteria (e.g. language, products selected for purchase) in order to improve the service provided by the website.
IMPORTANT: if you disable technical and/or functional cookies, the Website may be inaccessible or certain services or functions may be unavailable or not function properly and you may be forced to change or to manually enter some information or preferences each time you visit the Website.
Third-party cookies, i.e. cookies from websites or servers other than the Data Controller ones, used by such third parties for their own purposes, which also include profiling cookies. Please note that these third parties, listed below with the individual links to their privacy policies, are independent data controllers of the data collected through the cookies they use. Therefore, the user should refer to their policies for information about how they process personal data, their privacy policy information notices and consent forms (selection and de-selection of the respective cookies), the links of which are provided below (as specified in the General Provision "Identification of simplified procedures for information to users and the acquisition of consent for the use of cookies – May 8, 2014"):
http://www.google.com/intl/it/policies/privacy/
_gid --> Google Universal Analytics, analytics performance
drschaer_language --> Language preferences -> functionality
_ga -> Aggregate analysis of website visits, Google Analytics, performance
__zlcmid –> Privacy policy cookie, functionality
__zlcprivacy --> Privacy policy cookie, functionality
Dr. Schär AG/S.p.A. has provided notification to the Privacy Authority for the profiling processes carried out through the website.
- How to view and change cookie settings on your browser
Users can choose which cookies they want to enable through the specific procedure described below, as well as allow, block or delete (in whole or in part) the use of cookies through the specific functions of their browser. However, in the event that all or some of the cookies are disabled, the Website may be inaccessible or certain services or functions may be unavailable or may not work properly, and/or you may be required to modify or to manually enter some information or preferences each time you visit the Website.
For more information about how to set cookie preferences on your web browser, see the relevant instructions:
With specific reference to the “Google Analytics” cookie, you can install a specific add-on to disable them, downloading it at the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
2.4 Data concerning minors
If the Website should process personal data of minors, consent will be required from the person having parental authority (legal guardian).