Last updated: January 28, 2026

This extended information notice is intended to explain how toniodistefano.com uses cookies and other tracking technologies, in compliance with the Simplified Arrangements to Provide Information and Acquire Consent regarding Cookies (May 8, 2014) and the subsequent Guidelines of the Italian Data Protection Authority (June 10, 2021).

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that websites visited by the user send to their terminal (computer, tablet, smartphone), where they are stored to be retransmitted to the same sites on the next visit.

2. TYPES OF COOKIES USED BY THIS SITE

We use different categories of cookies, each with a specific purpose:

A. Technical Cookies (Necessary)

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the site and to allow navigation (e.g., managing the shopping cart for print purchases, language selection).

• Legal basis: Legitimate interest / Execution of service.
• Consent: Not required. Without these cookies, the site would not function correctly.

B. Statistical Cookies (Analytics)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with the site.

• Configuration: We have configured GA4 to anonymize the user’s IP address. In this way, the data collected is aggregated and does not allow direct identification.
• Extra-EU Transfer: Data is transferred to the USA under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
• Consent: Required via the banner.

C. Third-Party Cookies (Payments and Social)

Our site integrates third-party features:

• Payment Gateways: When you purchase a print or a book, providers such as Stripe, PayPal, or Mastercard/Visa circuits may install cookies to manage the transaction and prevent fraud.
• Social Media: Facebook and Instagram buttons may install profiling cookies if you interact with them.
• Consent: Required via the banner.

3. CONSENT MANAGEMENT (THE BANNER)

Upon your first access to the site, a banner will be presented to you. You can:

1. Accept all cookies (“Accept All” button).
2. Reject all cookies except for technical ones (“Reject” button or closing the banner via the “X” in the top right).
3. Customize your choices (“Manage Preferences” button).

Your choices will be stored for 6 months, after which the banner will be presented again.

4. HOW TO DISABLE COOKIES FROM THE BROWSER

In addition to our banner, you can manage cookie preferences directly from your browser:

• Google Chrome: 
• Mozilla Firefox: 
• Safari: 
• Microsoft Edge:

Note: Disabling technical cookies may compromise the purchase of products on the site.

5. DATA CONTROLLER AND CONTACTS

The Data Controller is Tonio Di Stefano. For any questions regarding the use of cookies, you can write to: [email protected].

For further information on the processing of your personal data, please consult our Privacy Policy.