Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2026 • Pursuant to Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy) and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites send to your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit them. They are stored in your browser's memory and sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another site that recognizes that cookie.
Cookies serve multiple purposes: enabling efficient page navigation, remembering your preferences, ensuring secure transmission of forms, and improving your overall user experience.
2. Categories of Cookies Used on This Website
This website (www.andreatorretta.com) exclusively uses the following categories of cookies:
A. Strictly Necessary / Technical Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning and security of the website. They manage user sessions, language preferences, cache distribution, and spam prevention on contact forms.
Legal basis: Legitimate Interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR). These cookies do not require prior consent and cannot be disabled through site settings.
B. Aggregate Performance & Statistical Cookies
These cookies gather aggregated, anonymous data regarding how visitors navigate the site (such as pages viewed, loading times, and bounce rates). IP addresses are masked and anonymized to prevent cross-site profiling or personal identification.
Legal basis: Legitimate Interest / User Consent where non-anonymized tracking applies.
C. Third-Party Integrations & Media Streaming
Certain pages may include third-party services, such as Mailchimp newsletter delivery, anti-spam mechanisms, or embedded audio/video media. These external providers may set their own tracking technologies when you interact with their widgets.
Please review the third-party privacy notices: Mailchimp / Intuit Privacy Policy, Google reCAPTCHA.
3. Cookie Duration
Cookies can remain on your device for different periods:
- Session Cookies: Temporary files automatically deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain stored on your device until their preset expiration date (ranging from a few days up to 12 months) or until you manually clear them.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies in Your Browser
You have full control over cookies. You can configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is placed, block third-party cookies, or delete all existing cookies.
Detailed guides for the major browsers:
Note: Disabling strictly necessary technical cookies may impact the proper rendering of layout elements or submission of the contact form.
5. Contact and Data Controller
For any inquiries regarding this Cookie Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact:
Andrea Torretta (Andrea Torretta Audio)
VAT ID (P.IVA): IT 03001300999 • Genoa (GE), Italy
Email: info@andreatorretta.com