Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 2025

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites send to your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit them. They are stored on your device before being re-sent to the same websites on your next visit. Cookies allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (e.g., login, language, shopping cart) and perform aggregate statistical analyses.

2. Data controller

SAS Studio Menu
Via Flaminia, 131 – 61041 Acqualagna (PU) – Italy
VAT number: IT02456570411
Email: info@stefanobeligni.com

3. Types of cookies used on this site

  • Technical cookies (necessary) – essential for the functioning of the site and to provide the service requested by the user (e.g., navigation, authentication, security, shopping cart). They are installed without prior consent.
  • Preference/functionality cookies – allow us to remember choices and preferences (e.g., language, geographic area), improving the experience.
  • Statistical/analytical cookies – collect aggregate information on the number of users and how they visit the site. If anonymized (e.g., masked IP address), they are considered technical cookies; otherwise, they require consent.
  • Profiling/marketing cookies – these create user profiles and are used to display ads tailored to your preferences. They are installed only with your consent.
  • Third-party cookies – sent from domains/websites other than stefanobeligni.com . Their use is governed by the policies of these third parties.

4. Legal basis and consent management

The legal basis for the use of technical cookies is the performance of the service requested by the user. For functionality, non-anonymized analytics, and profiling, the legal basis is optional consent , expressed via the banner/cookie manager upon first access and subject to change at any time.

You can review your choices at any time by clicking:

⚙️ Open cookie settings

If you use a different carrier (CMP), connect this button to your provider's function.

5. Managing cookies from your browser

You can also manage/delete cookies directly from your browser settings. Disabling technical cookies may affect some of the site's features.

6. Cookies used (Shopify configuration + common marketing stack)

Below is a list of cookies used on the site, divided by category/provider. If you don't use one of the services listed, remove the relevant rows.

6.1 Technical/necessary cookies (first party – Shopify)

Name Scope Duration Origin
_shopify_y Anonymous technical analysis/store session ID 1 year stefanobeligni.com
_shopify_s Anonymous technical analysis/store session ID Session stefanobeligni.com
_shopify_sa_t / _shopify_sa_p Sales/Referrer Attribution Session stefanobeligni.com
_y / _s Technical triggers Shopify analytics _y 1 year / _s session stefanobeligni.com
_orig_referrer Stores the origin/referrer page 14 days stefanobeligni.com
cart, cart_currency, cart_sig, cart_ts Cart management and checkout integrity From session to 2 weeks stefanobeligni.com
secure_customer_sig Secure customer login 1 year stefanobeligni.com
checkout_token Checkout/session management Session stefanobeligni.com
storefront_digest Access to reserved areas of the storefront 2 years stefanobeligni.com
localization / shopify_pay_redirect Language/Currency Preferences and Payment Redirects 1 year / 30 minutes stefanobeligni.com
cookie_consent / CookieConsent Store cookie preferences 6–12 months stefanobeligni.com

6.2 Preference/functionality cookies

Name Scope Duration Origin
locale / preferred_language Remember language/currency 1 year stefanobeligni.com
KL_FORMS_MODAL Modal/Opt-in Form Management (Klaviyo) Session – 1 year .stefanobeligni.com

6.3 Analytical cookies (Google Analytics 4 / Shopify Analytics)

With anonymized IP, some analytical cookies are considered technical; otherwise, they require consent.

Name Scope Duration Origin
_ga Distinguish users (GA4) 24 months .stefanobeligni.com / .google.com
_ga_* Maintain session state (GA4) 24 months .stefanobeligni.com / .google.com
_gid Session statistics 24 hours .stefanobeligni.com

6.4 Marketing/profiling cookies

Name Scope Duration Origin
_fbp Attribution and retargeting (Meta/Facebook) 3 months .stefanobeligni.com / .facebook.com
fr Ad delivery (Meta) 3 months .facebook.com
IDE / test_cookie Ad serving/retargeting (Google Ads) IDE 13 months (EU) / test_cookie 1 day .doubleclick.net / .google.com
ANID Ad Preferences (Google) 13 months (EU) .google.com
__kla_id Email Marketing Attribution (Klaviyo) 2 years .stefanobeligni.com
_hjSessionUser_* / _hjSession_* Heatmap/behavior analytics (Hotjar) _hjSessionUser_* 1 year / _hjSession_* 30 min .stefanobeligni.com
_hjIncludedInPageviewSample / _hjIncludedInSessionSample Session Sampling (Hotjar) 2 minutes .stefanobeligni.com
_ttp Advertising Measurement (TikTok) 13 months .tiktok.com / .stefanobeligni.com

6.5 Security and Google services (reCAPTCHA)

Name Scope Duration Origin
_GRECAPTCHA Anti-spam form protection 6 months .google.com

6.6 Cookies for embedded content (YouTube/Vimeo)

Name Scope Duration Origin
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, PREF Player Preferences and Statistics (YouTube) YSC session / others up to 6–8 months .youtube.com
vuid Analytics player (Vimeo) 2 years .vimeo.com

Note: Durations may vary depending on provider/service settings. For definitive details, please refer to their policies.

7. Duration of storage

Cookies can be session cookies (they expire when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (they remain until their default expiration date or until they are manually deleted). The specific timeframes are indicated in the tables above and/or in the third-party documentation.

8. Transfers of data outside the EU

Third-party cookies may involve the transfer of data to non-EU countries. In such cases, the providers declare that they have adopted adequate guarantees (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) compliant with Articles 44 et seq. of the GDPR. Further details are available in the individual providers' privacy policies.

9. Do Not Track and Similar Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" setting. This site respects the choices expressed via the cookie banner/consent manager; for full effectiveness, use the "Cookie Settings" button.

10. Updates to this policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy to reflect regulatory or technical changes. The current version is published on this page with the last update date.

11. Additional information and privacy rights

For information on data subject rights, categories of recipients, retention periods, and how to exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection, portability, and complaints to the Data Protection Authority), please consult our Privacy Policy or contact us at info@stefanobeligni.com .