Cookie Policy

For SereneSicily.com by Go Sicily NCC

Last updated: June 2026

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

 

2. How We Use Cookies

Go Sicily NCC uses cookies on www.serenesicily.com to enhance your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and (where you have given consent) to support marketing activities. We comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR requirements regarding cookie consent.

 

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, form submissions, and access to secure areas. These cookies do not collect any information about you that could be used for marketing purposes.

Examples: session management, CSRF protection tokens, load balancing.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest. No consent required.

 

3.2 Analytical / Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors move around the site.

Provider: Google Analytics (Google LLC). Data may be processed in the USA under Standard Contractual Clauses.

Legal basis: Consent.

 

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages (e.g. embedded maps, chat widgets).

Legal basis: Consent.

 

3.4 Marketing / Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other websites. They do not store personal information directly but are based on a unique identifier assigned to your browser.

Providers may include: Google Ads, Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram), and similar platforms.

Legal basis: Consent.

 

4. Cookie Summary Table

The table below provides a summary of the main cookies used on our website:

 

Cookie Name  |  Type  |  Purpose  |  Duration

_ga, _gid       |  Analytics  |  Google Analytics usage tracking  |  2 years / 24 hrs

_gat_gtag      |  Analytics  |  Throttle Google Analytics request rate  |  1 minute

cookieconsent  |  Necessary  |  Stores your cookie consent choice  |  1 year

_fbp            |  Marketing  |  Meta/Facebook pixel tracking  |  3 months

 

5. Managing and Withdrawing Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will ask for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can accept all, reject all, or manage your preferences individually.

You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by:​

• Clicking on the thumbprint icon at the bottom of our privacy policy page (https://www.serenesicily.com/privacy-policy) or cookie policy page (https://www.serenesicily.com/cookie-policy)

• Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies

• Using your browser's private/incognito mode

 

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit:

• Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

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

• Apple Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies

• Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies

 

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

 

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services (e.g. Google Maps, social media sharing buttons, payment widgets). These third parties have their own privacy policies and we have no control over their cookies. We encourage you to review those policies directly.

 

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

 

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Go Sicily NCC

Email: info@gosicily.it

Website: www.serenesicily.com