s and Cookies Policy

COOKIE POLICY

(pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), Legislative Decree No. 196 of June 30, 2003, as amended by Legislative Decree No. 101/2018, the Provision of the Italian Data Protection Authority No. 231 of June 10, 2021, entitled “Guidelines on Cookies and Other Tracking Tools,” and Directive 2002/58/EC (“ePrivacy Directive”), as transposed into Italian law).

This document describes how the website uses cookies www.plasticconsult.it (hereinafter, the “Site”), managed by Plastic Consult S.r.l., in order to provide users with clear and transparent information regarding the processing of personal data carried out through cookies and other tracking tools.

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller is:

Plastic Consult, LLC

2 Via Aniene – 20151 Milan

1. VAT No. 04441680156

Email: info@plasticconsult.it

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that the websites you visit send to your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone), where they are stored and later sent back to those same websites during subsequent visits.

Cookies help improve the website’s performance, make navigation easier, and provide certain services requested by the user.

Based on their function, cookies can be classified as follows:

• Technical cookies, which are necessary for the website to function or to provide a service requested by the user;
• analytical cookies, used to collect statistical information on how the site is used;
• profiling cookies, used to create user profiles and send personalized marketing communications.

The Site uses technical cookies and third-party analytics cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.

3. Types of Cookies Used

This website uses:

• technical cookies, which are necessary for the proper functioning of the website, for navigation, and for the provision of the services requested by the user;
• Third-party analytics cookies, installed via Google Analytics, used to collect aggregated statistical information about the use of the Site, such as the number of visitors, pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and browsing patterns.

Third-party analytics cookies are installed only after the user has given consent through the consent management platform (CMP)

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The processing of data through technical cookies is based on:

• under Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR, when the cookie is necessary for the provision of a service expressly requested by the user;
• under Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, in relation to the Data Controller’s legitimate interest in ensuring the proper functioning, security, integrity, and reliability of the website.
• The processing carried out using analytical cookies installed with prior consent is based on Article 6, paragraph 1, subparagraph (a) of the GDPR.

5. Analytics Cookies and Other Tracking Tools

The Site uses Google Analytics to collect aggregate statistical information on Site usage, such as the number of visitors, pages viewed, time spent on the Site, approximate geographic location, and browsing patterns, in order to analyze traffic and improve the services offered.

As of the date of this update to the Cookie Policy, the following are not being used:

• Google Ads;
• Meta Pixel;
• LinkedIn Insight Tag;
• Microsoft Clarity;
• Hotjar;
• remarketing tools;
• other profiling or behavioral advertising tools.

The Site does not use cookies to profile users, nor does it engage in automated decision-making based on browsing preferences.

6. Third-party cookies

This website uses Google Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC (or Google Ireland Limited for European users), for statistical purposes.

The use of Google Analytics may involve the processing of personal data by Google outside the European Economic Area. Such transfers are carried out in accordance with Articles 44 et seq. of the GDPR, based on the safeguards provided for by applicable law.

These cookies are installed in compliance with applicable laws and, where required, only after express consent has been given through the consent management platform (CMP).

For more information on Google’s data processing practices, please refer to the relevant documentation available at: Google Privacy Policy, How Google Uses Data, and the Google Analytics page.

7. Cookie Management

Technical cookies are installed automatically because they are necessary for the Website to function.

Third-party analytics cookies are installed only with the user’s consent, where required by applicable law.

Users may change or revoke the preferences they have selected via the cookie banner or their browser settings at any time.

Users can, however, configure their browser to block or delete cookies that have already been installed.

Disabling technical cookies may interfere with the proper functioning of the Site or prevent you from using certain features.

For more information on managing cookies, please refer to the documentation provided by the manufacturer of the browser you are using.

The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal.

8. Rights of the Data Subject

Data subjects may exercise, in the cases provided for in Articles 15–22 of the GDPR, the following rights:

• access;
• correction;
• deletion;
• restriction of processing;
• opposition;
• data portability, where applicable.

Requests may be sent to the contact information provided in this Cookie Policy.

You also retain the right to file a complaint with the Data Protection Authority pursuant to Article 77 of the GDPR, as well as to bring a matter before the courts in the cases provided for in Articles 79 and 82 of the GDPR.

9. Updates to the Cookie Policy

The Data Controller reserves the right to modify or update this Cookie Policy at any time, including as a result of changes in regulations, measures taken by the competent authorities, or the introduction of new features on the Website.

The changes will be posted on this page, along with the date of the last update.

For more information on the processing of personal data through the Website and on how to exercise your rights as a data subject, please refer to the Privacy Policy available on the Website.

Last updated: July 7, 2026.