Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This website stores.gustiqo.com (hereinafter “Site”) is operated by
Kriswa (License no. 64700), contact email:
contact@gustiqo.com.

This Cookie Policy describes, in a clear and transparent manner, pursuant to Art. 13 of
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the Italian Data Protection Authority’s (Garante)
Provision no. 229 of 8 May 2014, the types of cookies used by the Site, their purposes,
and how users can manage their preferences.

2. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files that visited websites send to the user’s browser, where they
are stored and retransmitted to the site on subsequent visits. They allow the site to
recognise the user’s device, remember their preferences, and provide a more efficient
browsing experience.

Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when the browser is closed) or
persistent cookies (stored for a set period of time). They may be set
directly by the Site (first-party cookies) or by integrated third-party services
(third-party cookies).

3. Types of cookies used

3.1 Technical cookies (necessary) Always active

These are essential for the correct operation of the Site and do not require the user’s
consent. They include:

• Session cookies for navigation
• Cookies to remember preferences (e.g. language)
• Security and authentication cookies
• Cookies required for the consent banner to function

3.2 Analytical cookies Consent required

Used to collect aggregate information about how the Site is used, in order to improve its
performance and user experience. The Site uses Google Analytics 4 with
IP address anonymisation enabled.

For more information, please consult
Google’s Privacy Policy.

3.3 Marketing cookies Consent required

Used to display relevant and personalised advertisements to users, including outside the Site.

For more information, please consult
Meta’s Privacy Policy.

3.4 Third-party cookies (integrated services)

The Site integrates third-party services that may set their own cookies:

• Kriswa / Relasys (relasys.kriswa.com):
  the activation request form on the Site is managed by the Kriswa platform. Its use is
  subject to Kriswa’s Privacy Policy and may involve the setting of technical cookies
  necessary for the form to function.
• Yoast SEO: an SEO optimisation plugin that may set technical cookies
  required for the correct operation of the Site.

4. Third-party cookies and external links

The Site may contain links to external websites. GustiQo has no control over cookies
installed by third-party sites and accepts no responsibility for their policies.

5. How to manage cookies

5.1 Via the Site banner

On first access to the Site, a banner is displayed allowing users to accept all cookies,
reject non-essential cookies, or customise their preferences. Choices can be changed at
any time by accessing the banner settings.

5.2 Via browser settings

Cookies can be managed directly through your browser settings. Below are links to guides
for the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome – Cookie management
• Mozilla Firefox – Cookie management
• Safari – Cookie management
• Microsoft Edge – Cookie management

5.3 Google Analytics specific opt-out

To disable Google Analytics tracking, you can install the browser add-on:
Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.

6. Legal basis for processing

The processing of data via cookies is based on different legal grounds depending on the type:

• Technical cookies: legitimate interest of the Data Controller (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
  — no consent required.
• Analytical and marketing cookies: express consent of the user (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
  — collected via the cookie banner.

7. User rights

Pursuant to Arts. 15–22 of the GDPR, users have the right to:

• Access: obtain confirmation of processing and a copy of the personal data being processed.
• Rectification: request the correction of inaccurate data.
• Erasure: request the deletion of data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restriction: request the restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
• Portability: receive data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interest.
• Withdrawal of consent: withdraw consent at any time, without prejudice to the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

To exercise these rights or for any questions regarding the processing of personal data,
users may contact the Data Controller at:
contact@gustiqo.com.

Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority:
Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali) —
www.garanteprivacy.it

8. Changes to this Cookie Policy

GustiQo reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy at any time, including in response
to regulatory changes. Any amendments will be published on this page with an updated date
at the top of the document. Users are encouraged to check this page periodically.

9. Contacts

For any information regarding this Cookie Policy: