Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how C&A and Partners ('we', 'us', or 'our') uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website candapartners.com ('Website'). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used. Cookies may be 'session cookies' (deleted when you close your browser) or 'persistent cookies' (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
Categories of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — no consent requiredThese cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the Website functions.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session state across pages | Session | C&A and Partners |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | C&A and Partners |
| canda_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months | C&A and Partners |
| canda_lang | Remembers your language preference | 12 months | C&A and Partners |
Analytics Cookies
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Google LLC |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years | Google LLC |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users (24h) | 24 hours | Google LLC |
| _gat | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute | Google LLC |
Marketing & Targeting Cookies
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)These cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel — tracks conversions and ad performance | 3 months | Meta Platforms Inc. |
| fr | Facebook — delivers, measures, and improves ads | 3 months | Meta Platforms Inc. |
| IDE | Google Ads — used for targeted advertising | 13 months | Google LLC |
| NID | Google — stores preferences and personalises ads | 6 months | Google LLC |
Third-Party Cookies & Embedded Content
Our Website may include embedded content from third-party services such as YouTube videos. When you interact with this content, those third parties may set their own cookies on your device. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties:
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to control or limit how we and our partners use cookies:
1. Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the shield icon (🛡) at the bottom-left of any page.
2. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this Website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
3. Opt-Out Links
For specific third-party analytics and advertising cookies, you can opt out directly through the providers' opt-out mechanisms.
Browser Settings:
Cookie Retention Periods
The retention period of cookies varies depending on their type and purpose. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period (as indicated in the tables above) or until you manually delete them. We regularly review and update our cookie usage to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679, you have the following rights in relation to cookies that involve the processing of personal data:
- 1Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR) — without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal
- 2Right of access to your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
- 3Right to erasure ('right to be forgotten') (Art. 17 GDPR)
- 4Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- 5Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- 6Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [email protected]
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the 'Last updated' date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
C&A and Partners
Viale Angelo Masini 20, 40121 Bologna (BO), Italia
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +39 393 041 2923
P.IVA / VAT: IT00381688886