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Last updated: May 29, 2026  ·  Effective: May 29, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies GridTechInsider uses, why, and how you can control them.

We also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage — these are referred to collectively as "cookies" throughout this policy.

2. Cookie Categories

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without breaking core site functionality. They do not require your consent under GDPR or the ePrivacy Directive.

CookiePurposeDuration
cookie_consentStores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked again365 days
PHPSESSID / sessionMaintains session state for site functionalitySession

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with GridTechInsider by collecting aggregate, anonymous information. They are only activated after you provide consent.

CookieProviderPurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics 4Distinguishes unique users using a randomly generated identifier2 years
_ga_[ID]Google Analytics 4Persists session state across page loads2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics 4Distinguishes users within a 24-hour window24 hours
_gatGoogle Analytics 4Throttles request rate to Google Analytics servers1 minute

GA4 Consent Mode v2: GridTechInsider implements Google's Consent Mode v2. When you decline analytics cookies, GA4 operates in "cookieless" mode — collecting only aggregated, non-identifiable signals for modeling purposes, without writing any cookies to your device.

2.3 Advertising Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies are used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements. They are only activated after you provide consent for advertising cookies.

CookieProviderPurposeDuration
IDEGoogle DoubleClickUsed by Google DoubleClick to register and report the user's actions after viewing or clicking ads1 year
NIDGoogleUsed to show Google ads in Google services for signed-out users6 months
test_cookieGoogle DoubleClickChecks if the user's browser supports cookies15 minutes
DSIDGoogle DoubleClickIdentifies a signed-in Google user2 weeks

2.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization (e.g., remembering your display preferences). If not allowed, some features may not function correctly.

CookiePurposeDuration
theme_prefRemembers dark/light mode preference1 year
font_sizeRemembers accessibility font size setting1 year

3. TCF v2.2 (IAB Transparency & Consent Framework)

GridTechInsider implements the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework version 2.2 (TCF v2.2) for third-party vendor consent management. When you interact with the cookie banner, your consent choices are encoded in a TC String that is shared with participating vendors (primarily Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager) to ensure downstream compliance.

Key TCF v2.2 purposes we rely on:

  • Purpose 1: Store and/or access information on a device (Consent)
  • Purpose 2: Select basic ads (Legitimate Interests — you may object)
  • Purpose 3: Create a personalised ads profile (Consent)
  • Purpose 4: Select personalised ads (Consent)
  • Purpose 7: Measure ad performance (Consent)
  • Purpose 8: Measure content performance (Consent)
  • Purpose 10: Develop and improve products (Consent)

You can withdraw or modify consent at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the site footer.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services appearing on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. The main third parties are:

  • Google LLC — Analytics 4, AdSense, Fonts. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
  • YouTube (if embedded videos are present) — Sets cookies when video players are loaded. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy

5. How to Manage Cookies

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the options below:

Alternatively, you can manage cookies directly in your browser settings:

5.1 Browser Settings

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

Note: blocking all cookies may impair some website functionality.

5.2 Google-Specific Opt-Outs

  • Google Analytics opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  • Google Ad personalization: adssettings.google.com
  • Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (US): optout.aboutads.info
  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: youronlinechoices.eu

6. Cookie Consent Mechanism

On your first visit to idrogenocasa.it, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the screen. You have three choices:

  • Accept All: Enables all cookie categories (necessary, analytics, advertising, functional).
  • Reject: Only strictly necessary cookies are set. No analytics or advertising cookies are activated.
  • Manage Preferences: Choose which categories of cookies you accept.

Your preference is stored in localStorage under the key grid_consent for 365 days. You can change your preference at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.

7. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. GridTechInsider does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no universally accepted standard for what websites should do when they receive these signals. We rely on our cookie consent mechanism instead.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent version. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

For cookie-related questions:

GridTechInsider
Email: lucacutrono06@gmail.com
Website: https://idrogenocasa.it

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