INFORMATION ON THE USE OF COOKIES

pursuant to EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and the Privacy Authority Provision of May 8, 2014

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES

Cookies are small text files that websites send to the user’s device (computer, tablet, smartphone) where they are stored and then retransmitted to the same sites on subsequent visits.

Cookies allow websites to:

Remember user preferences
Improve browsing experience
Provide personalized services
Analyze site traffic

2. DATA CONTROLLER

Oltremare Appartamenti
Via dello Squalo 86,
58100 Principina a Mare (GR) Italy
Phone: +39 339 6544970

3. TYPES OF COOKIES USED

A) TECHNICAL COOKIES (Do not require consent)

Navigation Cookies

Purpose: Enable normal browsing and use of the site
Duration: Session (deleted when browser is closed)
Examples: Booking cart management, login maintenance

Functionality Cookies

Purpose: Remember user choices (language, currency, preferences)
Duration: Maximum 12 months
Examples: Italian/English language selection, display preferences

Security Cookies

Purpose: Prevent cyber attacks and protect data
Duration: Session
Examples: Security tokens, CSRF prevention

B) ANALYTICAL COOKIES (Anonymized – Do not require consent)

Google Analytics (privacy-friendly configuration)

Purpose: Analyze usage statistics in anonymous form
Data collected: Pages visited, time spent, device used
Anonymization: Anonymized IP, aggregated data
Duration: Maximum 26 months
Opt-out: Available via Google Analytics plugin

C) THIRD-PARTY COOKIES (Require consent)

Marketing/Profiling Cookies

Purpose: Personalize advertising and content
Providers: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, other advertising platforms
Duration: Up to 24 months
Control: Manageable via preference center

Social Media Cookies

Purpose: Share content on social networks
Providers: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Google Maps
Duration: Variable according to providers’ policies
Note: Active only when interacting with social buttons

Booking Cookies

Purpose: Operation of online booking systems
Providers: Booking.com, payment systems, booking widgets
Duration: Session or until booking completion

4. DETAILED COOKIES USED

Technical Cookies

Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
PHPSESSID	User session identification	Session	Necessary
cookie_consent	Stores cookie preferences	12 months	Technical
lang	Selected language	30 days	Functional

Google Analytics

Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
_ga	Distinguishes users	2 years	Analytical
_gid	Distinguishes users	224 hours	Analytical
_gat	Limits data collection	1 minute	Analytical

Third-Party Cookies

Provider	Purpose	Link Privacy Policy
Google	Mappe, Analytics, Ads	https://policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook	Pixel tracking, condivisioni	https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
Booking.com	Booking widget	https://www.booking.com/privacy.html

5. HOW WE MANAGE YOUR CONSENT

Cookie Banner

Upon first access to the site, you will see a banner informing you about the use of cookies with the following options:

Accept all: Consent to all cookies
Reject all: Only necessary technical cookies
Customize: Selective choice by category

Preference Center

You can change your choices at any time via the “Manage Cookies” link in the site footer.

6. HOW TO DISABLE COOKIES

Via Browser

You can disable cookies directly from your browser:

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and site data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage website data

Edge

Settings → Privacy, search and services → Cookies

Via Opt-out Tools

Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads: https://adssettings.google.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads

7. BOOKING COOKIES

Online Booking Systems

We use cookies to:

Save booking preferences
Manage the checkout process
Remember temporary booking data
Facilitate online payments

These cookies are essential for the operation of the booking service.

8. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Some cookies may involve data transfers to:

United States: Google, Facebook (with Privacy Shield/SCCs guarantees)
Other EU countries: In compliance with GDPR
Third countries: Only with adequate protection guarantees

9. RETENTION PERIOD

Type	Maximum Duration
Session cookies	Browser closure
Technical cookies	12 months
Analytical cookies	26 months
Marketing cookies	24 months
Social media cookies	According to providers’ policies

10. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

Access information about the cookies used
Withdraw consent at any time
Customize preferences by category
Request information about processing activities

11. HOW TO CONTACT US

For questions about cookies or to exercise your rights: