Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026. Compliant with Italian Garante Guidelines (Measure No. 231/2021) and GDPR.
1. What are Cookies and Tracking Technologies?
Cookies are small text strings containing alphanumeric characters that websites transmit to your device terminal (computer, smartphone, or tablet) during browsing sessions. Cookies are archived by your web browser and returned to the origin server upon subsequent visits. This allows our web platform to recognize returning visitors, maintain security tokens, remember cookie preferences, and analyze anonymized spatial browsing flows.
2. Complete Inventory of Active Cookies
Below is an exhaustive classification of all technical, functional, and performance measurement cookies currently configured on showzawonderhive.lifestyle:
| Cookie Identifier | Classification | Domain / Provider | Purpose & Data Stored | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
szw_cookie_consent |
Essential Technical | showzawonderhive.lifestyle | Stores your cookie consent choice (accept, reject, or preferences) in local storage to prevent banner recurrence. | 12 Months |
szw_sess_id |
Essential Technical | showzawonderhive.lifestyle | Maintains secure stateless CSRF verification during contact form transmission. | End of Session |
_szw_analytics_anon |
Analytical (Non-Essential) | showzawonderhive.lifestyle (Self-Hosted) | Collects aggregated, IP-anonymized page duration and viewport metrics without cross-site tracking or profiling. | 90 Days |
szw_view_pref |
Functional | showzawonderhive.lifestyle | Remembers reduced-motion and typography contrast preferences for returning atelier patrons. | 6 Months |
3. Legal Ground for Cookie Deployment
In adherence to Article 122 of the Italian Personal Data Protection Code (Legislative Decree 196/2003 as amended by Legislative Decree 101/2018):
- Technical Cookies: Do not require prior consent because they are strictly necessary to deliver the digital service requested by the user.
- Analytical & Functional Cookies: Are deployed exclusively after you grant voluntary, affirmative consent via our fixed cookie banner ("Accept All" or individual preferences). You retain the right to withdraw this consent at any time without compromising basic access to our botanical portfolios.
4. Manual Browser Opt-Out and Deletion Procedures
In addition to our on-site consent controls, you can inspect, block, or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Be advised that disabling essential technical cookies may prevent contact forms from transmitting successfully:
- Apple Safari: Navigate to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security > Enable "Block All Cookies" and "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking".
- Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data > Select "Block third-party cookies" or remove individual cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Navigate to Options > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection > Select "Strict" mode.
- Microsoft Edge: Navigate to Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies and Site Data > Adjust preference level.
5. Absence of Commercial Advertising Profiling
Showzawonderhive S.r.l. does not run behavioral advertising networks, commercial retargeting pixels (e.g. Meta Pixel, TikTok pixel), or third-party marketing brokers. Our digital presence is strictly curated to preserve the dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of our high-fashion, wedding, and corporate clientele.
6. Questions & Cookie Consent Inquiries
If you require clarification regarding our cookie practices, or wish to review your consent timestamp, contact our technical privacy liaison at: [email protected], indicating "Cookie Inquiries" in the subject line.