Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 19, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the https://life4degas.com website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies:

  • Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

  • Authentication cookies (if you log in)
  • Session cookies for maintaining your session
  • Security cookies to prevent fraudulent activity

Legal basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of the website and do not require consent.

3.2 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or login information) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Examples:

  • Cookies that remember your login status
  • Cookies that remember your display preferences
  • Cookies that save your language selection

Duration: Session cookies or up to 1-2 years for persistent preferences

3.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if visitors receive error messages. These cookies don’t collect information that identifies individual visitors. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

Purpose: To improve website performance and user experience

Duration: Typically from session to 2 years

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. This may include:

Embedded content providers:

  • YouTube (if videos are embedded)
  • Vimeo (if videos are embedded)
  • Google Maps (if maps are embedded)
  • Social media platforms (if content is embedded)

These third-party services may set their own cookies to track user activity. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information.

4. Detailed Cookie List

Technical Cookies (No consent required)

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
wordpress_test_cookieChecks if cookies are enabled in the browserSessionFirst-party
wordpress_logged_in_*Keeps you logged in2 days / 14 days (if “Remember Me” is selected)First-party
wp-settings-*Customizes the WordPress admin interface1 yearFirst-party
wordpress_sec_*Security authenticationSessionFirst-party

Analytics Cookies (Consent required)

Note: Add specific analytics cookies if you use Google Analytics, Matomo, or other analytics services

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
_gaGoogle Analytics – Distinguishes users2 yearsThird-party
_gidGoogle Analytics – Distinguishes users24 hoursThird-party
_gatGoogle Analytics – Throttles request rate1 minuteThird-party

If you don’t use analytics tools, remove this section

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to accept or refuse cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through:

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner where you can accept or refuse non-essential cookies.

5.2 Cookie Settings

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website or [insert link to cookie settings].

5.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, if you block all cookies (including essential cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our website.

How to manage cookies in common browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
  • Opera: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies

For more information about managing cookies, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org

5.4 Opt-Out Tools

For analytics cookies:

  • Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. Third-Party Cookies

Please note that third parties (including, for example, providers of external services like web traffic analysis services) may also use cookies, over which we have no control. These cookies are likely to be analytical/performance cookies or targeting cookies.

We recommend that you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

Common third-party services:

  • YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Google Maps: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/privacy

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Port System Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Address: Scali Rosciano, 6 – 57123 Livorno, Italy
Phone: +39 0586 249411
Email: m.scarsi@portialtotirreno.it | g.costagli@portialtotirreno.it

9. More Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

  • www.allaboutcookies.org
  • www.youronlinechoices.eu (for EU users)

This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.