Cookies Policy

COOKIE POLICY

www.sorrentoluxury.net

Last updated: January 2026

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies typically contain:

A name and unique ID
An expiration date
The domain of the website that placed the cookie
Information about your browsing behavior

Similar technologies to cookies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve comparable functions.

2. DATA CONTROLLER

SORRENTO LUXURY S.R.L

V.le E. Caruso, 14/A – 80067 Sorrento (NA), Italy

VAT Number: IT 07452061216

Phone: +39 393 00 25 002

Email: info@sorrentoluxury.it

3. TYPES OF COOKIES

3.1 Classification by Duration

Session cookies: temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while navigating the website.
Persistent cookies: cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.

3.2 Classification by Source

First-party cookies: set directly by www.sorrentoluxury.net
Third-party cookies: set by external services (e.g., Google Analytics, payment providers)

3.3 Classification by Purpose (Legal Classification)

According to Italian Data Protection Authority guidelines (May 8, 2014, updated June 10, 2021), cookies are classified into:

A) TECHNICAL COOKIES (No Consent Required)

Technical cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They do not require user consent and include:

Navigation/session cookies: allow browsing, page navigation, and use of essential features (e.g., shopping cart, authentication)
Functionality cookies: remember your preferences (e.g., language selection, login status)
Analytics cookies (when used by the site owner): collect aggregate statistical information about site usage, without tracking individual users

B) PROFILING COOKIES (Consent Required)

Profiling cookies track your browsing behavior to create user profiles for marketing, advertising, and personalization. These cookies require explicit consent before being installed.

4. COOKIES USED ON THIS WEBSITE

The following table lists all cookies used on www.sorrentoluxury.net:

Cookie Name	Provider	Type	Duration	Purpose
woocommerce_session_*	WooCommerce (First-party)	Technical	Session (2 days)	Maintains shopping cart and user session
woocommerce_cart_hash	WooCommerce (First-party)	Technical	Session	Determines cart contents changes
wordpress_logged_in_*	WordPress (First-party)	Technical	Session / 2 weeks	User authentication and login
_ga, _gid, _gat	Google Analytics (Third-party)	Analytics / Profiling	2 years / 24 hours / 1 minute	Website analytics, visitor statistics, user behavior tracking
PayPal / Nexi / Apple / Google Pay cookies	Payment Providers (Third-party)	Technical	Session	Secure payment processing and fraud prevention

Note: Cookie names with asterisks (*) indicate that the exact name varies by user session.

5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES DETAILS

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about:

Number of visitors and page views
Time spent on pages
Navigation patterns and user journeys
Geographical location (country/city level)
Device and browser information
Traffic sources (how you found our website)

Google Analytics data may be transferred to the United States. Google LLC complies with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

For more information: Google Analytics Privacy Policy

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

5.2 Payment Provider Cookies

When you make a payment, our payment providers (Nexi, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay) may set cookies to:

Process transactions securely
Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
Remember payment preferences

These cookies are essential for payment processing and operate under the privacy policies of the respective payment providers:

Nexi: https://www.nexi.it/privacy
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/privacy
Apple Pay: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy
Google Pay: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. COOKIE CONSENT

In accordance with Italian Data Protection Authority guidelines (June 10, 2021), we have implemented a cookie consent mechanism on our website.

6.1 How Consent Works

When you first visit www.sorrentoluxury.net, you will see a cookie banner that:

Informs you about the types of cookies we use
Provides links to this Cookie Policy
Offers clear options to accept or reject cookies
Allows you to customize cookie preferences

6.2 Your Choices

Accept All: allows all cookies (technical and profiling)
Reject All: blocks profiling cookies; only technical cookies will be used
Customize: select which types of cookies you want to accept

Important: Technical cookies do not require consent and will be used even if you reject profiling cookies, as they are essential for the website to function.

Profiling cookies (Google Analytics) will only be activated after you give explicit consent by clicking “Accept All” or selecting them in the customization settings.

7. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES

7.1 Through Our Cookie Banner

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

Clicking the cookie settings icon/link in the footer of our website
Accessing the cookie preferences center
Withdrawing or modifying your consent for specific cookie categories

7.2 Through Your Browser

All modern browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:

Block all cookies
Delete existing cookies
Allow cookies only from specific websites
Block third-party cookies

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

Google Chrome: google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: mozilla.org/cookies
Safari: apple.com/guide/safari
Microsoft Edge: microsoft.com/edge
Opera: opera.com/cookies

Warning: Blocking all cookies may prevent you from using essential website features, such as the shopping cart and user authentication.

7.3 Opt-out Tools

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies:

Google Analytics opt-out: google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Your Online Choices (EU): youronlinechoices.eu
Network Advertising Initiative: networkadvertising.org

8. COOKIE CONSENT REGISTRY

In compliance with Italian Data Protection Authority requirements, we maintain a registry of all cookie consent preferences. This registry records:

Date and time of consent
Which cookies were accepted or rejected
Version of the Cookie Policy accepted
User identifier (anonymized where possible)

This registry is maintained for evidentiary purposes and to demonstrate compliance with data protection regulations.

9. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage, legal requirements, or business practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy and may display a notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

10. CONTACT US

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: