Cookie Policy

1. Browsing data

The IT systems and software procedures used for the operation of this website acquire, during their normal functioning, certain personal data whose transmission is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols. Tis category includes the following data:

  • IP addresses of the devices used by the users;
  • date and time at which the request was received;
  • the Uniform Resources Identifiers/Locators of the requested resources;
  • the numerical code indicating the status of the data response from the server (successful, error, etc.);
  • the size of the response in bytes;
  • URI/URL address of the source page (referrer);
  • browser identification string (user agent).

These data do not persist for more than 15 days, after which they are automatically deleted (unless they are needed for the performance of checks by the judicial authorities). Additionally, data necessary for the use of the web services are processed, anonymously, to check that the offered services are working properly.

2. Cookie policy

Cookies are small text files that are saved in a user’s computer when they visit a website. Cookies are widely used by websites to improve their performances and the offered services, to improve the users’ browsing experiences, to obtain information on the number and type of users and for other, advertising purposes.

The cookies entered by the website user are defined as “first party cookies”; those entered by people other than the website owner are defined as “third party cookies”. The purpose of third party cookies is to make certain functions available in the website. Those who set third party cookies will be capable of recognising the user’s computer when they enter the website and also when they visit certain other websites.

Additionally, cookies are subdivided into:

  • Technical cookies:

 these collect information about the user’s preferences, such as, for example, the language used, or are used to unequivocally identify a user in order to link them to the classic shopping cart, for example, or log them into reserved areas, etc.

  • Analytics cookies:

these collect information on visits to the website. These data can include details of the IP addresses, the type of browser and the screen resolution, as well as a series of information on the pages visited, the pages from which users enter and leave the site, the time spent on pages, etc.

  • Profiling cookies:

these collect information that identifies visitors’ interests and/or habits in order to provide services or targeted advertising.

Each cookie has its own duration, established by those who use it. After this duration, the cookie is automatically deleted.

Below you will find all the information on the cookies installed through this website, and useful indications on how to manage your cookie preferences.

Remember that the user, by configuring their browser, can disable the operation of the cookies at any time, be informed when they receive the cookie and deny their consent for its sending. Below users will find links that explain how to manage or disable cookies for the most common Internet browsers:

–    Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/delete-and-manage-cookies-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d;

–    Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop;

–    Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer;

–    Opera: https://blogs.opera.com/news/2015/08/how-to-manage-cookies-in-opera/;

–    Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-euro/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac.

3. The cookies used by this website

PHPSESSID: first party technical cookie used to identify the single session of a user. Session duration: until the browser is closed or approximately 20 minutes after the user leaves the website

OJSSID: first party technical cookie used to identify the single session of a user. It enables the user to log in correctly and to set their preferences, such as the language, in the area of the website of the magazines published through the OJS system. Session duration: until the browser is closed or approximately 20 minutes after the user leaves the website

4. Management, modification and erasure of cookies

Users can choose whether to accept, refuse or modify the cookies, through their own browser. Today’s browsers also offer the possibility of browsing anonymously: this “incognito” mode allows the user to browse the web without any information on the websites and pages visited being saved, and with all cookies blocked. However, please note that incognito browsing does not guarantee the anonymity of the user. The provider of the connection, the employer and even the visited websites may also track the viewed pages (server access log). Additionally, incognito browsing does not protect users from any undesired programs or viruses that may install themselves in the computer in use.

The cookie management procedures are different and depend on the browser used by the user.

5. Interactions with social networks and external platforms

The various social network link buttons collect cookies and data on their use. The privacy policy is set forth according to the following guidelines:

Google (https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en)

Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/policy.php?ref=pf);

Twitter (https://twitter.com/en/privacy);

Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy?)

Instagram (https://help.instagram.com/help/)

6. Data processing methods

The data collected using cookies are managed by the website using IT and electronic tools with logics strictly related to the purposes highlighted below and, in any case, so as to guarantee its security and confidentiality.

7. Data Controller

Data Controller:

Politecnico di Milano – Director General, delegated by the pro-tempore Rector – e-mail: dirgen@polimi.it.

Data Protection Officer

Dott. Vincenzo Del Core, e-mail: privacy@polimi.it

 The personal data will be processed by other authorised parties who will receive instructions for that purpose under current legislation.

8. Users’ rights to access their personal data and other rights

You can exercise your rights by sending a communication to the designated data processing officer at the email address roberto.canziani@polimi.it, or by communicating it to the Data Protection Officer of Politecnico di Milano at privacy@polimi.it

8.1 Right of access

You have the right to obtain confirmation of whether your data are being processed and, if so, to gain access to such data and to the following information:

  • the purposes of the processing;
  • the categories of personal data processed;
  • the recipients, or categories of recipients to which the personal data are or will be communicated;
  • where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or the criteria used to determine that period.

8.2 Right of rectification

You may request the rectification of your data at any time.

8.3 Right of erasure

The erasure of your data can be requested for any one of the following reasons:

– if your personal data are no longer needed for the purposes for which they have been collected or otherwise processed;

– if you have revoked the consent on which the processing is based and there is no other legitimate reason for their processing;

– if you object to their processing and there are no further legitimate reasons for the same;

– if your personal data have been unlawfully processed;

– if your personal data need to be erased to fulfil a legal obligation envisaged by the law of the European Union or by the member State to which the Data Controller is subject;

– if your personal data have been collected in relation to the offering of the services of the information company to children.

If one of the above-mentioned reasons exists, you may request the erasure of your data.

8.4 Right of limitation

You can request the limitation of the processing if at least one of the following scenarios exists:

– if you dispute the accuracy of your personal data, for the period of time needed by the data controller to verify the accuracy of the same;

– if the processing is unlawful and you object to the erasure of the data and instead ask that their use be limited;

– when the data are required by you to ascertain, exercise or defend your right in a court of law, and the data controller no longer needs them for the purposes of the processing;

– when you have objected to their processing and are awaiting the checks required to determine whether the legitimate rights of the data controller prevail over those of the data subject.

8.5 Right of objection

You can object to the processing of your personal data at any time by referring to legitimate reasons related to your own personal situation, or when the processing is necessary for the execution of a duty of public interest, carried out for scientific, historical or statistic research purposes, or related to the exercising of public powers vested in the data controller. You can also object if the processing is necessary in order to pursue the legitimate interest of the data controller or third-party interests, also when profiling is envisaged as part of the processing.

8.6 Right to data portability

Where technically possible, you are entitled to receive, in a structured, machine-readable form, of widespread use, the personal data that concern you and that you have provided to the data controller when:

– the processing is based on your consent or on a contract;

– the processing is performed using automated means.

The exercising of the right to data portability shall not prejudice the right to erasure.

8.7 Right to revoke consent

You may revoke your consent to the processing of your data at any time.

8.8 Right to complain

You have the right to complain to the data protection authority (Data Protection Authority).