Use of cookies

The site uses cookies to make its services simple and efficient for users who browse its pages. Users visiting the site will have a minimal amount of information stored on their devices, whether computers or mobile peripherals, in small text files called "cookies," saved in the directories used by the user's web browser. Disabling cookies may cause some of our services to malfunction, and certain pages may not display correctly. There are various types of cookies, some of which improve the website's usability, while others enable specific functions. Specifically, our cookies allow us to:

• Store user preferences
• Avoid re-entering the same information multiple times during a visit, such as username and password
• Analyze the use of services and content provided by the site to optimize the browsing experience and the services offered

Types of cookies used

Below are the various types of cookies used on the site based on their purpose.

Technical cookies

This type of cookie is strictly necessary for certain sections of the site to function correctly. They are categorized into two types: persistent and session cookies:

• Persistent: These are not deleted when the browser is closed but remain stored until a predefined expiration date.
• Session: These are deleted each time the browser is closed.

These cookies, always sent from our domain, are necessary to correctly display the site and provide technical services. They will always be used and sent unless the user changes their browser settings (which may prevent the correct display of site pages).

Analytical cookies

Cookies in this category are used to collect information about the site's usage. The site will use this information for anonymous statistical analysis to improve usability and make content more relevant to users' interests. These cookies collect data anonymously on user activity and how they arrived at the site. Analytical cookies are sent from the site itself or third-party domains.

Third-party service analysis cookies

These cookies are used to collect anonymous information about how users interact with the site, such as visited pages, time spent on the site, sources of incoming traffic, geographical origin, age, gender, and interests for marketing campaigns. These cookies are sent from external third-party domains.

Cookies for integrating third-party software products and functions

This type of cookie integrates functionalities developed by third parties within the site's pages, such as social network icons and preferences for sharing site content or using third-party software services (e.g., mapping software and additional services). These cookies are sent from third-party domains and partner sites.

Profiling cookies

These cookies are necessary to create user profiles to send advertising messages aligned with user preferences on the site's pages. Our site does not use profiling cookies.

According to current regulations, the site is not required to obtain user consent for technical cookies, as they are necessary to provide requested services. For all other types of cookies, the user may provide consent through one or more of the following methods:

• By configuring their browser settings or related software used to browse the site's pages.
• By modifying settings regarding the use of third-party services.
• Both solutions may prevent the user from using or viewing parts of the site.

How to modify cookie settings?

You can prevent cookies from being stored on your hard drive by configuring your web browser to disable cookies. Below are the settings for the most commonly used browsers:

• Internet Explorer: http://windows.microsoft.com/it-it/internet-explorer/delete-manage-cookies
• Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=it
• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/it/kb/Gestione%20dei%20cookie
• Opera: http://help.opera.com/Windows/10.00/it/cookies.html
• Safari: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1677?viewlocale=it_IT

However, after performing this action, some website functions may not work correctly.

Limitation of liability

QEM S.r.l., except as required by law, shall not be held liable in any way for any damages of any kind caused directly or indirectly by accessing its website, by the inability or impossibility of accessing it, by reliance on the information contained therein, or by its use.

QEM S.r.l. reserves the right to modify its contents at any time without notice. QEM S.r.l. assumes no responsibility for services provided by third parties with which the site has activated a link, nor for any other content, information, or anything else contrary to Italian law contained therein. The indication of links does not imply any approval or endorsement by QEM S.r.l. regarding the completeness and correctness of the information contained in the linked sites.