WHAT COOKIES ARE

Cookies are small text files that websites may place on a user’s device while browsing. Cookies allow the website to function properly, remember user preferences, collect statistical information, and support marketing and performance measurement activities.

In addition to cookies, the website may use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, scripts, local storage, and other tracking tools integrated into third-party services.

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TYPES OF COOKIES USED

The website may use the following categories of cookies and tracking technologies.

a. Strictly Necessary Technical Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and do not require the user’s consent.

They may be used to:

• enable navigation between pages;

• ensure website security;

• store essential user preferences;

• remember choices made through the cookie banner;

• enable the proper functioning of contact forms, newsletters, booking systems, and other technical features.

Without these cookies, some website functionalities may not be available or may not operate correctly.

b. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember certain user choices and improve the browsing experience, such as language preferences, display settings, or other personalized features.

They are used only where necessary or, where required by applicable law, with the user’s prior consent.

c. Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect statistical information about website usage, including pages visited, session duration, navigation paths, traffic sources, and interactions with content.

The website may use tools such as Google Analytics 4 or equivalent analytics services.

Where analytics tools are configured in an aggregated manner and with measures that reduce user identifiability, they may be treated as technical tools where permitted by applicable law. In all other cases, they are activated only with the user’s prior consent.

d. Marketing, Profiling, and Advertising Cookies

These cookies and tracking tools may be used to:

• measure conversions from advertising campaigns;

• create custom audiences or remarketing segments;

• display advertisements that are more relevant to the user’s interests;

• evaluate the effectiveness of advertising campaigns across marketing platforms.

The website may use tools such as Google Ads, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Pinterest Tag, or equivalent technologies, only if they are actually installed on the website.

These tools are activated exclusively with the user’s prior consent.

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THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

The website may integrate services provided by third parties, which may install cookies or other tracking technologies through the website.

For example, the website may use services related to:

• website platform and hosting;

• analytics;

• advertising platforms;

• newsletter services;

• booking and call scheduling systems;

• embedded content;

• social media platforms.

Third-party providers process personal data according to their own privacy notices and cookie policies. Users are encouraged to consult the policies of the relevant providers.

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CONSENT MANAGEMENT

When users first access the website, they may see a cookie banner allowing them to:

• accept all cookies;

• reject non-essential cookies;

• customize preferences by category;

• consult this Cookie Policy.

Consent for non-essential cookies is optional and may be withdrawn or modified at any time.

Users may update their preferences through the dedicated consent management link or button available on the website, for example “Manage Cookie Preferences.”

Without consent, non-essential cookies will not be activated.

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HOW TO DISABLE COOKIES THROUGH THE BROWSER

Users may also manage or disable cookies through their browser settings.

Disabling technical cookies may affect the proper functioning of the website or some of its features.

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INDICATIVE LIST OF TOOLS USED

The actual list of cookies and tracking technologies may vary depending on the services effectively installed on the website.

Before publication, DB/FS LAB should verify and update this section to reflect the cookies and tracking technologies actually in use.

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TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

Some providers of cookies or tracking technologies may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

In such cases, processing takes place in accordance with the safeguards required by Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), including European Commission adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.

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UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

DB/FS LAB reserves the right to amend or update this Cookie Policy at any time, including as a result of legal, technical, or organizational changes, or the installation or removal of tracking technologies.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.