Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Timeless Puglia Srl ("Timeless Puglia", "we", "us", or "our"), with registered office at Viale Grotta della Regina 42/10, 70126 Bari, Italy (P.IVA: IT08978390725), uses cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website timelesspuglia.com (the "Site"). This policy is issued pursuant to Article 13 of EU Regulation 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation, "GDPR") and the Italian Data Protection Authority's guidelines on cookies and other tracking tools (Provvedimento n. 231 del 10 giugno 2021).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide analytics information to website owners. Cookies may be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remaining on your device for a set period or until manually deleted).
2. Data Controller
The data controller is Timeless Puglia Srl, Viale Grotta della Regina 42/10, 70126 Bari, Italy. For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: info@timelesspuglia.com.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of the Site and cannot be disabled. They do not require your consent under GDPR Recital 30 and Article 5(3) of Directive 2002/58/EC.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tp_cookie_consent | Stores whether you have accepted, customized, or dismissed cookie consent | Timeless Puglia (first-party) | Persistent | 365 days |
| tp_cookie_prefs | Stores your individual cookie preferences (analytics, clarity toggles) | Timeless Puglia (first-party) | Persistent | 365 days |
| tp_lang | Stores your preferred language (English or Italian) | Timeless Puglia (first-party) | Persistent | 365 days |
3.2 Analytics Cookies — Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
These cookies are set by Google LLC and help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymization enabled. Data is processed in the United States and the European Economic Area. Google LLC adheres to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | Google LLC | Persistent | 2 years |
| _ga_YQ23SQMWF9 | Used to persist session state (specific to our GA4 property G-YQ23SQMWF9) | Google LLC | Persistent | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users | Google LLC | Persistent | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate | Google LLC | Persistent | 1 minute |
Data collected: pages visited, time on page, referral source, device type, browser type, operating system, screen resolution, geographic location (country/city level, not precise), and user interactions (clicks, scroll depth). No personally identifiable information is collected unless you voluntarily provide it via our forms.
Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy Google Analytics Terms: https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/
3.3 Analytics & UX Cookies — Microsoft Clarity
These cookies are set by Microsoft Corporation and help us understand user behavior through heatmaps and session recordings. All session recordings are anonymized — form fields, passwords, and sensitive content are automatically masked. Data is processed in the United States and the European Economic Area. Microsoft Corporation adheres to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _clck | Persists the Clarity User ID and preferences | Microsoft Corporation | Persistent | 12 months |
| _clsk | Connects multiple page views by a user into a single Clarity session recording | Microsoft Corporation | Persistent | 1 day |
| CLID | Identifies the first-time Clarity saw this user on any site using Clarity | Microsoft Corporation | Persistent | 12 months |
| ANONCHK | Indicates whether MUID is transferred to ANID (for Microsoft advertising — we do NOT use advertising features) | Microsoft Corporation | Persistent | 10 minutes |
| MR | Used to collect information for analytics purposes | Microsoft Corporation | Persistent | 6 months |
| SM | Used to synchronize the MUID across Microsoft domains | Microsoft Corporation | Session | Session |
Data collected: mouse movements, clicks, scroll behavior, page views, device/browser information, and anonymized session replays. All personally identifiable information in form fields is automatically redacted. No keystrokes in password fields or sensitive inputs are ever captured.
Microsoft Clarity Terms: https://clarity.microsoft.com/terms Microsoft Privacy Statement: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement
4. Third-Party Cookies
We do not use any advertising, remarketing, or social media tracking cookies. The only third-party cookies on our Site are those described in sections 3.2 and 3.3 above, which are strictly for analytics and user experience improvement.
5. How We Obtain Your Consent
When you first visit our Site, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the screen. You have three options: -
Accept All
: Enables all analytics and UX cookies immediately. -
Options
: Opens a granular control panel where you can individually enable or disable Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity cookies. -
Disable All
: Disables all non-essential cookies. Only strictly necessary cookies remain active.
Your consent preferences are stored locally in your browser via the tp_cookie_consent and tp_cookie_prefs cookies. You may change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Site, which will re-trigger the consent banner.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
-
Essential cookies
: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) — necessary for the proper functioning of the Site. -
Analytics and UX cookies
: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) — only activated after you expressly opt in via the cookie banner.
7. Data Transfers Outside the EEA
Google LLC and Microsoft Corporation may process data in the United States. Both companies participate in and have certified their compliance with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, ensuring an adequate level of data protection as recognized by the European Commission (Adequacy Decision of 10 July 2023).
8. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for the periods specified in Section 3. Aggregated analytics data (which cannot identify individual users) may be retained indefinitely for trend analysis.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to: -
Withdraw consent
at any time by clearing your cookies or using your browser settings; -
Access
your personal data processed through cookies; -
Rectify
inaccurate data; -
Erase
your data ("right to be forgotten"); -
Restrict
processing of your data; -
Object
to processing based on legitimate interest; -
Lodge a complaint
with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali, www.garanteprivacy.it).
10. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings: - Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies - Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data - Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and Website Data - Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Please note that disabling all cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of the Site.
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Timeless Puglia Srl Viale Grotta della Regina 42/10, 70126 Bari, Italy Email: info@timelesspuglia.com P.IVA: IT08978390725