Cookie policy
This page explains how the websites of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei use cookies to protect personal data. The websites can be accessed online at the following addresses:
1) lincei.it
2) bibliotecadigitale.it
3) archiviostorico.lincei.it
4) opac.lincei.it
5) selezionionline.lincei.it
6) villafarnesina.it
In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the General Data Protection Regulation, “GDPR”), Legislative Decree no. 196/2003 and its later amendments, as well as the “Cookie and other tracking tools” guidelines issued by the Italian Data Protection Authority, this page aims to give users clear and transparent information about how cookies are used.
What cookies are
Cookies are small pieces of text or code that act as unique identifiers. They’re usually stored in your browser or on your device and send certain information to the website that created them.
The word “cookies” is used here in a broad sense to include similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and clear gifs. “First-party cookies” are those set by the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, while “third-party cookies” are set by services or websites not operated by the Academy.
Why cookies are used
Cookies help us understand how our websites and applications work and make your browsing experience smoother. They allow us to check how well our sites perform, recognize returning visitors, remember user preferences, and provide information that’s more relevant and personalized.
Types of cookies
We use different types of cookies for different reasons:
1) Technical cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They make sure the site is secure, handle user logins, and remember basic preferences. These do not require your prior consent;
2) Profiling cookies are used to create user profiles and show ads based on your interests;
3) Third-party cookies come from external services or websites.
This website only uses technical cookies, strictly necessary for normal browsing and proper operation. Specifically, we use:
1) Browsing or session cookies, which allow you to move around and use the site normally;
2) Functional cookies, which make your experience easier by remembering your language preferences or login details.
Managing cookies
You can manage or turn off cookies anytime in your browser settings. Please note that disabling technical cookies might cause parts of the site to work incorrectly.
For detailed steps, see the help pages for your browser:
1) Chrome
2) Firefox
3) Edge
4) Safari
More information
For details on how we process personal data, please read our Data protection policy.