Cookie Policy | Comboni Missionary Sisters

Cookie Policy

Istituto Pie Madri della Nigrizia - Comboni Missionary Sisters

Last updated: August 10, 2025

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. These cookies help us provide a better user experience, analyze how our website is used, and remember your preferences.

2. Types of cookies we use

Cookie Type Purpose Duration Required
Strictly Necessary Cookies Enable navigation and basic website functionality Session Yes
Performance Cookies Collect information about how you use the website (WordPress Stats) 1 year No
Functionality Cookies Remember your preferences and settings 1 year No
Social Media Cookies Enable content sharing on social networks Variable No

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features. Without these cookies, we cannot provide certain services or features, and the website will not function as efficiently for you as we would like.

Important: These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and do not require consent under GDPR.

2.2 Performance Cookies (WordPress Stats)

We use WordPress built-in statistics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information anonymously and in a privacy-respectful manner, including:

  • Number of website visitors
  • Most visited pages
  • Traffic referrers (where visitors come from)
  • Basic browser and device information

Note: WordPress Stats does not collect full IP addresses or create detailed user profiles, being more privacy-respectful than other analytical solutions.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide more personalized features.

2.4 Social Media Cookies

Our website includes social media features that may set cookies to facilitate content sharing or provide analytics.

3. Your consent

Cookie Control

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we need your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time.

4. How to control cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed.

4.1 Browser settings

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

4.2 Opt out of WordPress Stats

WordPress statistics automatically respect your browser's "Do Not Track" setting. If you want to completely disable statistical tracking, you can:

  • Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
  • Block performance cookies in this site's settings
  • Use browser extensions that block analytical cookies

5. Consequences of disabling cookies

Notice: If you disable cookies, some website features may not work properly. This may include:
  • Loss of personalized preferences
  • Need to re-enter information
  • Limited functionality in forms
  • Issues with site navigation

6. Third-party cookies

Our website may contain embedded content from third parties, such as YouTube videos, Google maps, or social media buttons. These services may set their own cookies, which are outside our control.

We recommend that you consult the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties:

7. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We recommend that you review this policy periodically.

8. Data retention

Data collected through cookies is retained for different periods depending on their type:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close the browser
  • Persistent cookies: Deleted according to the time specified in the table above
  • WordPress Stats data: Retained anonymously and in aggregate form indefinitely

Contact

Istituto Pie Madri della Nigrizia - Comboni Missionary Sisters

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us through our contact page or by sending an email.

Data Controller: Istituto Pie Madri della Nigrizia