Cookie Policy
pursuant to the Italian Data Protection Authority’s Guidelines and EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR)
Website: www.guicciardinistrozzi.it
Last updated: June 16, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user’s device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when visiting a website. They allow the website to recognise the user’s device on subsequent visits and to store certain preferences or information.
Cookies can be classified according to several criteria:
- By duration: session cookies (deleted when the browser is closed) and persistent cookies (remaining on the device for a set period)
- By origin: first-party cookies (set by the website being visited) and third-party cookies (set by parties other than the website operator)
- By purpose: technical cookies, analytics cookies and profiling/marketing cookies
2. Data Controller
The Data Controller is:
Tenuta di Cusona Srl Societa Agricola
Loc. Cusona, 5 — 53037 San Gimignano (SI), Italy
VAT No.: 14227050961
Email: info@guiciardinistrozzi.it
3. Types of Cookies Used by the Website
3.1 Technical Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled. They do not require the user’s consent. They include:
- Session cookies: enable navigation between website pages
- Language preference cookies: store the language selected by the user (Italian/English)
- Cookie consent cookies (banner): record the user’s choice regarding the use of cookies
3.2 Third-Party Analytics Cookies — Google Analytics
The website uses Google Analytics, provided by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA), to collect anonymous and aggregated statistical information about how the website is used.
Google Analytics cookies collect information such as:
- Number of visitors and sessions
- Pages visited and duration of visit
- Approximate geographical origin (at city level)
- Type of browser and device used
- Traffic source (organic search, direct access, referral)
Data collected by Google Analytics is anonymised using the IP Anonymization feature, which prevents the direct identification of users. For more information, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
4. Summary Table of Cookies
The following table provides details of the cookies installed by the website:
| Cookie | Type | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
| _ga | Analytics (third-party) | Google Analytics | 2 years | Distinguishes unique users by recording a unique ID |
| _G-6DHGCZKPG3 | Analytics (third-party) | Google Analytics | 2 years | Used to distinguish Analytics sessions |
| _gid | Analytics (third-party) | Google Analytics | 24 hours | Distinguishes users |
| _gat / _gat_gtag | Analytics (third-party) | Google Analytics | 1 minute | Used to throttle request rate |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-* | Technical | Website (first-party) | 1 year | Records the user’s cookie consent choice |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Technical | Website (first-party) | Session | CMS session management (WordPress) |
| PHPSESSID | Technical | Website (first-party) | Session | PHP session management |
5. Cookie Duration
Session cookies are automatically deleted when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies remain stored on the user’s device for the period indicated in the summary table in section 4.
6. Managing and Disabling Cookies
6.1 Via the website’s cookie banner
On first accessing the website, a banner is displayed that allows the user to accept or refuse non-essential (analytics) cookies. The user may change their preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings in the website footer.
6.2 Via browser settings
Users can control and/or delete cookies directly through their browser settings. Instructions for the main browsers are available at the following links:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
Please note that disabling technical cookies may impair the correct use of the website.
6.3 Google Analytics opt-out
To specifically disable Google Analytics tracking, users may install the browser add-on provided by Google, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
7. Rights of Data Subjects
With regard to personal data that may be processed via cookies, users have the right to access their data, rectify it, erase it, restrict its processing, object to processing and request data portability, pursuant to Articles 15-22 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
To exercise these rights, please contact the Data Controller at: info@guiciardinistrozzi.it
Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali) at www.garanteprivacy.it.
8. Changes to this Cookie Policy
The Data Controller reserves the right to make changes to this Cookie Policy at any time, by updating the publication date shown at the top of this document. Users are invited to periodically consult this page. Substantial changes will be communicated via a notice on the website.
9. Further Information
For further information on the processing of personal data, please refer to the Privacy Policy available at www.guicciardinistrozzi.it.
For general information on cookies, please visit the Italian Data Protection Authority’s website: www.garanteprivacy.it/cookie.