Cookie Policy

(pursuant to EU Regulation 2016/679 – GDPR and the Italian Data Protection Authority Provision of 8 May 2014)

1. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites send to the user's device (computer, tablet, smartphone), where they are stored and then retransmitted to the same sites on subsequent visits.

Cookies are used for different purposes, have different characteristics and can be used both by the owner of the site being visited and by third parties.

2. Types of cookies

a) Technical cookies
These are cookies used solely for the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network, or to the extent strictly necessary to provide a service explicitly requested by the user. They are not used for other purposes and are normally installed directly by the website owner. This category includes navigation or session cookies, which ensure normal navigation and use of the website.

b) Analytics cookies
These are cookies used to collect information on how users use the site in aggregate and anonymous form. Such cookies make it possible to improve the functioning of the site and the browsing experience.

c) Profiling cookies
These are cookies used to create profiles relating to the user and are used to send advertising messages in line with the preferences expressed by the user while browsing. The use of such cookies requires the user's prior consent.

3. Cookies used by the Site

The website www.hotelalcide.com uses:

Technical cookies: necessary for the correct functioning of the site, storing navigation preferences (e.g. language) and managing cookie consent. They do not require prior consent.
Analytics cookies: used to analyse visits and use of the site in aggregate form, in order to improve its performance. Use is subject to user consent.
Profiling cookies: any third-party cookies for marketing purposes are used only with the user's explicit consent.

4. Legal basis and purposes

The processing of data collected through cookies is based on:

Legitimate interest (Art. 6, par. 1, letter f GDPR) for technical cookies necessary for the functioning of the site.
Consent (Art. 6, par. 1, letter a GDPR) for analytics and profiling cookies.

The purposes of processing are: to ensure the correct functioning of the site, to store user preferences, to analyse visits in aggregate form, to improve the services offered.

5. Duration of cookies

Session cookies are deleted when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies remain stored on the device for a variable period, as indicated in the browser settings or until they are manually deleted by the user.

Consent to non-essential cookies is stored for a period of 12 months, after which it will be requested again.

6. Managing and revoking consent

The user may at any time:

accept or refuse non-essential cookies via the banner displayed on first access to the site;
configure their browser to block or delete cookies (for specific instructions, consult the "Help" section of the browser used);
revoke previously given consent by deleting cookies from their device;

Please note that disabling technical cookies may compromise the correct use of some site features.

7. Data Controller

The data controller for data collected through cookies is:

Hotel Alcide
Viale Guglielmo Marconi 67/A
53036 Poggibonsi (SI) – Italy

Email: info@hotelalcide.com
Phone: +39 0577 937501

To exercise the rights provided by the GDPR (access, rectification, erasure, restriction, opposition, portability, withdrawal of consent, complaint), you may contact the Data Controller at the above addresses.