COOKIE POLICY
Effective Date: 01-01-2025
Company Name: Home Energy Design
Website: www.homenergydesign.com
Home Energy Design uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and improve our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, their purpose, and how you can manage them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical insights.
Cookies can be:
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Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser.
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Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled in our system.
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Purpose: Ensure security, load pages correctly, and enable core website features.
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Examples: Session management, user authentication.
2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous data.
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Purpose: Measure website traffic, identify errors, and optimize user experience.
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Examples: Google Analytics, Wix Analytics.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance website functionality and remember user preferences.
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Purpose: Save user choices (language, region, display settings).
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Examples: Saving login credentials, remembering design preferences.
2.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track browsing behavior to deliver personalized ads and marketing campaigns.
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Purpose: Show relevant advertisements based on user interactions.
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Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, retargeting campaigns.
We do not use advertising cookies for intrusive tracking or third-party data sharing.
3. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
3.1 Adjusting Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow users to manage cookies. Below are links to guides for major browsers:
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Google Chrome: Manage Cookies
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Mozilla Firefox: Manage Cookies
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Safari: Manage Cookies
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Microsoft Edge: Manage Cookies
You can also opt-out of Google Analytics tracking:
Google Analytics Opt-Out
3.2 Managing Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties, such as social media platforms or analytics services. You can manage these cookies through their respective privacy settings.
4. Data Protection & GDPR Compliance
Our use of cookies complies with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR) and Italian privacy laws (D.Lgs. 196/2003, as amended by D.Lgs. 101/2018).
Under GDPR, users have the right to:
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Be informed about cookie usage.
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Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies.
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Request deletion or restriction of personal data linked to cookies.
For more details, refer to our [Privacy Policy].
5. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Your continued use of our website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
6. Contact Information
For any questions about our Cookie Policy, contact us at:
Home Energy Design
info@homenergydesign.com
+39 351 65 86 909
www.homenergydesign.com
Final Notes
This Cookie Policy ensures compliance with GDPR and Italian privacy laws. If further legal verification is needed, we recommend consulting an Italian privacy law expert.