Cookie Policy
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites send to your device (computer, tablet, smartphone), where they are stored and then retransmitted to the same sites on subsequent visits. They allow the site to recognise your device and improve your browsing experience.
2. Types of cookies used
This website uses technical cookies, necessary for the site to work correctly. Only with your prior consent, which you can give by category in the cookie banner, it also uses analytics cookies (Matomo, hosted on our own servers, with no data shared with third parties) and the cookies of external content such as the Google Maps map. No profiling or marketing cookies are installed.
Strictly necessary cookies
Required for the site to work and for form security. These cannot be turned off.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| csrftoken | 3bit.it | Protects forms against forged submissions. | 1 year |
| sessionid | 3bit.it | Keeps the session of signed-in administrators. | session |
| 3bit_cookie_consent | 3bit.it | Remembers your cookie choices. | persistent (local storage) |
Analytics cookies
Help us understand how the site is used, in aggregate. We use Matomo, hosted on our own servers: the data is not shared with third parties. No analytics script is loaded without your consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _pk_id.* | 3bit.it (Matomo) | Stores an anonymous visitor ID, to recognise returning visits. | 13 months |
| _pk_ses.* | 3bit.it (Matomo) | Temporarily stores data for the current visit. | 30 minutes |
| _pk_ref.* | 3bit.it (Matomo) | Remembers which site referred you here. | 6 months |
External content
Third-party services embedded in the site, such as the Google Maps map on the contact page. They load only if you accept them or choose to open them.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| NID | Google (Google Maps) | Remembers preferences such as language; can be used to show ads to people not signed in to Google. | 6 months from last use |
| __Secure-ENID | Google (Google Maps) | Remembers preferences; used instead of NID depending on the cookie choices made on Google. | 13 months |
| AEC | Google (Google Maps) | Detects spam, fraud and abuse. | 6 months |
| SOCS | Google (Google Maps) | Stores the cookie choices made on Google services. | 13 months |
3. Third-party cookies
Some site features may involve third-party services that install their own cookies, only if you accept them. In particular:
Google Maps (map on the contact page)
The map is loaded only if you accept external content or ask to show it. Google may then read and set the cookies listed in the table above. More information: policies.google.com/technologies/cookies.
4. Managing cookies
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time with the “Manage preferences” button shown on every page. You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Links to guides for the main browsers:
Disabling technical cookies may impair some site functionality.
5. Data Controller
3Bit S.r.l. — Via Savona 125, 20144 Milan — Italy
VAT / Tax ID: 13952970963
Email: hello@3bit.it
To exercise your rights under the GDPR or for any questions about cookies, contact us at the address above. For the full privacy policy please refer to the Privacy Policy.
6. Updates
This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect legislative or technical changes. Amendments will be published on this page with the date of update.