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    GDPR Cookie Policy

    Last Updated: May 28, 2025

    This Cookie Policy explains how Mattia Franchina (“we,” “us,” or “our”), the owner and operator of https://mattiaunpacks.com (the “Website”), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or interact with the Website. The Website provides gaming news, product reviews, unboxing articles, embedded YouTube videos, a contact form, a newsletter, user accounts, and commenting functionalities. As the Data Controller, with contact email mattiaunpacks@gmail.com, we are committed to transparency and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC (as amended), and the Italian Personal Data Protection Code (Legislative Decree No. 196/2003, as amended), including guidelines from the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali).

    This policy details the types of cookies we use, their purposes, how you can manage your preferences, and how to opt out of certain tracking technologies, including through browser settings. It complements our Privacy Policy (available at https://mattiaunpacks.com/privacy-policy) and should be read alongside it for a full understanding of our data practices.

    By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read this Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Banner, which appears when you first visit the Website, as required by the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR.

    1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

    Cookies are small text files stored on your device (e.g., computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They enable the website to recognize your device, store preferences, and collect information about your interactions. Similar technologies, such as pixels, web beacons, and tags, serve comparable functions and are used on the Website for analytics and content delivery. For the purposes of this policy, we refer to all such technologies collectively as “cookies.”

    Cookies may be:

    • Session Cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
    • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
    • First-Party Cookies: Set by us, the Website operator.
    • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services (e.g., Google, YouTube).

    2. Why We Use Cookies

    We use cookies to enhance your experience, ensure the Website functions properly, analyze usage, and optimize content. Specifically, cookies support the following purposes:

    • Essential Functions: Enable core Website features, such as page navigation, secure access to user accounts, and delivery of embedded YouTube videos.
    • Analytics and Performance: Help us understand how users interact with the Website, including which pages are visited, time spent, and referral sources, using tools like Google Analytics and Google Tags.
    • Personalization: Store preferences (e.g., language settings) to improve your browsing experience.
    • Third-Party Content: Facilitate embedded YouTube videos, which may use cookies to track viewing behavior or deliver personalized recommendations.

    3. Types of Cookies We Use

    We categorize cookies based on their function and necessity, in line with GDPR and Garante guidelines:

    3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

    These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be disabled without impairing core features. They include:

    • Cookies that maintain user sessions for navigation and account access.
    • Cookies that ensure embedded YouTube videos load correctly (e.g., basic functionality cookies set by YouTube).
    • Cookies that store your cookie consent preferences via the Cookie Banner.

    Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) in operating a functional Website. Consent is not required for these cookies under the ePrivacy Directive and Garante guidelines, as they are strictly necessary.

    3.2. Analytics Cookies

    These cookies collect data about how you use the Website, such as pages visited, click patterns, and traffic sources. They help us improve performance and user experience. Examples include:

    • Google Analytics: Tracks user behavior (e.g., IP address, device type, time on page) to generate usage reports. Data may be anonymized to minimize privacy impact.
    • Google Tags: Supports analytics and tracking for marketing or performance insights.

    Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), obtained via the Cookie Banner for non-anonymized data. Anonymized analytics may rely on legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), as permitted by Garante guidelines.

    3.3. Third-Party Cookies

    These cookies are set by third-party services integrated with the Website, primarily for content delivery and tracking:

    • YouTube Cookies: Embedded videos may set cookies to track viewing behavior, serve personalized recommendations, or enable features like video playback settings. These are managed by Google and subject to Google’s privacy policy.
    • Google Cookies: Additional cookies from Google Analytics or Google Tags may support cross-site tracking or advertising features, if enabled.

    Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), obtained via the Cookie Banner, as required by the ePrivacy Directive.

    4. Third-Party Cookies and Services

    The Website integrates third-party services that may set cookies, including:

    • Google Analytics and Google Tags: Used for usage analytics and performance tracking. Google may process data on servers outside the EEA (e.g., in the United States), subject to Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR (Articles 44–50). See Google’s privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
    • YouTube (Google): Embedded videos may set cookies for functionality, analytics, or personalization. These are managed by Google and may involve data transfers outside the EEA. See Google’s privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

    We do not control third-party cookies or their data practices. You should review the respective privacy policies of these services for details.

    5. How We Obtain Your Consent

    In compliance with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR (Article 6(1)(a)), we obtain your consent for non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics and third-party cookies) through our Cookie Banner, which appears when you first visit the Website. The Cookie Banner allows you to:

    • Accept all cookies.
    • Reject non-essential cookies (strictly necessary cookies remain active).
    • Customize your preferences by selecting specific cookie categories.

    You can revisit your preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the Website footer. Consent is not required for strictly necessary cookies, as they are essential for Website functionality, per Garante guidelines.

    If you are under 16, we require verifiable parental consent before setting non-essential cookies, in line with GDPR (Article 8). Parents or guardians may contact us at mattiaunpacks@gmail.com to provide consent or request data deletion.

    6. Managing and Opting Out of Cookies

    You can control cookies through the following methods:

    6.1. Cookie Banner

    Use the Cookie Banner or Cookie Settings link to accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies. Your preferences are stored and applied to future visits, unless you clear your browser cookies.

    6.2. Browser Settings

    You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Below are links to opt-out instructions for major browsers:

    Blocking cookies may affect Website functionality, such as preventing video playback or user account access.

    6.3. Third-Party Opt-Outs

    You can opt out of third-party tracking via:

    6.4. Do Not Track Signals

    The Website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals, as there is no universal standard for their implementation. You can manage tracking via the Cookie Banner or browser settings.

    7. Data Retention

    Cookies are stored for varying durations, depending on their type:

    • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
    • Persistent Cookies: Stored for a set period, typically up to 26 months for analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics default) or as specified by third parties (e.g., YouTube).
    • Consent Cookies: Stored for up to 12 months to remember your preferences.

    After expiration, cookies are automatically deleted. Data collected via cookies is retained as described in our Privacy Policy (e.g., up to 26 months for analytics data, unless anonymized). We comply with GDPR (Article 32) by securely deleting or anonymizing data when no longer needed.

    8. International Data Transfers

    Cookies set by third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, YouTube) may involve data transfers to countries outside the EEA, such as the United States. We ensure compliance with GDPR (Articles 44–50) through:

    • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with third-party processors.
    • Adequacy Decisions for countries recognized by the European Commission.
    • Other Safeguards, such as explicit consent or binding corporate rules.

    You may request details of transfer safeguards by contacting us at mattiaunpacks@gmail.com.

    9. Your Data Protection Rights

    Under GDPR (Articles 15–22), you have rights regarding data collected via cookies, including:

    • Right of Access: Request details of cookies and related data we process.
    • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data (e.g., in user accounts).
    • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of data collected via non-essential cookies.
    • Right to Object: Object to analytics or third-party cookies (e.g., by rejecting them in the Cookie Banner).
    • Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for non-essential cookies via the Cookie Settings link.

    To exercise these rights, contact us at mattiaunpacks@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days, as per GDPR (Article 12). You may also lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) at www.garanteprivacy.it or another supervisory authority in your country.

    10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

    We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our use of cookies, legal requirements, or Website features. Updates will be posted on the Website with the “Last Updated” date. For significant changes, we will notify you via the Cookie Banner or email, as required by GDPR (Article 13). Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

    11. Contact Us

    For questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, contact:

    Mattia Franchina

    Email: mattiaunpacks@gmail.com

    Website: https://mattiaunpacks.com/contact

    We aim to address all inquiries promptly and in compliance with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.