Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 20, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

L'Incanto di Girgolu uses minimal cookies to ensure our website functions properly and to remember your preferences.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: Essential for the website to function
Examples:

  • villa_lang: Stores your language preference (IT/EN/DE/FR/ES)

Duration: Persistent (stored in browser localStorage)
Can be disabled: No - required for basic functionality

3.2 Analytics Cookies (If Enabled)

Currently not active unless you configure Google Analytics in config.js

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Service: Google Analytics
Information collected:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site
  • Device type and browser
  • Approximate location (country/city)

Can be disabled: Yes (see section 5)

3.3 Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

  • Google Maps: For displaying the property location
  • EmailJS (if configured): For contact form functionality

These services are governed by their own privacy policies.

4. Cookies We Do NOT Use

We do not use:

  • Marketing or advertising cookies
  • Social media tracking cookies
  • Third-party behavioral targeting cookies

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies entirely

How to manage cookies in common browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Link.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect website functionality:

  • Language preference: Your selected language will not be remembered between visits
  • Essential functions: Some features may not work correctly

7. Cookie Details Table

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
villa_lang Stores language preference Persistent Necessary
_ga, _gid Google Analytics (if enabled) 2 years / 24 hours Analytics

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates the most recent version.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Email: villalincantodigirgolu@gmail.com

10. More Information

For more details on how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.

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