Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how this website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality, improve user experience, and analyze site performance. By continuing to browse this website, users agree to the use of cookies as described in this section.

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Discover The Sicilian Way uses cookies and similar technologies to improve the browsing experience, analyze traffic, and provide essential website functions. The use of cookies complies with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Italian law.

2. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on the user’s device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when visiting a website. They help ensure proper website functionality, remember user preferences, and collect statistical information.

3. Types of cookies used

3.1 Technical Cookies (always active)

These cookies are essential for:

  • the correct functioning of the website
  • security and performance
  • saving basic preferences

They do not require user consent.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous statistical data such as:

  • number of visitors
  • most viewed pages
  • time spent on the website

If anonymized, they do not require consent. If not anonymized, user consent is required.

3.3 Third Party Cookies

These may be installed by external services integrated into the website, such as:

  • Google Maps
  • chat widgets
  • social media platforms
  • booking or reservation tools

These cookies may track user activity across websites. They require explicit user consent.

4. Purpose of processing

Cookies are used to:

  • ensure the technical operation of the website
  • improve user experience
  • analyze traffic and performance
  • integrate external services (maps, forms, widgets)
  • personalize content and functionalities

5. Managing consent

Upon first visit, users can:

  • accept all cookies
  • refuse non essential cookies
  • customize their preferences

Preferences can be changed at any time through the cookie banner or browser settings.

6. How to disable cookies from your browser

Users can disable cookies directly from their browser settings:

  • Google Chrome
  • Safari
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge

Disabling technical cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Data retention

Cookies may have different durations:

  • session cookies: deleted when the browser is closed
  • persistent cookies: remain until their expiration date set by the third party

8. Data Controller

Salvatore Covato Email: info@discoverthesicilianway.com Purpose: website management, traffic analysis, service improvement.

9. User rights

Users may exercise the following rights under the GDPR:

  • access
  • rectification
  • erasure
  • restriction
  • objection
  • data portability

Requests can be sent via email to the Data Controller.

10. Changes to this Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated at any time. The date of the latest update is shown at the bottom of the page.