Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — such as your language preference or consent choices — to improve your experience on subsequent visits.
This website uses cookies in accordance with the GDPR (Regulation EU 2016/679), the Italian D.Lgs. 196/2003 (Privacy Code), and the guidelines issued by the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante Privacy).
2. Categories of cookies used
2.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They do not require your consent.
| Name | Domain | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cc_cookie | damager.eu | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
2.2 Analytics cookies (opt-in)
These cookies are set by Google Analytics 4 only if you accept the “Analytics” category in the cookie banner. IP anonymisation is always enabled.
| Name | Domain | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | .damager.eu | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* | .damager.eu | Maintains session state for GA4 | 2 years |
_gid | .damager.eu | Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
2.3 Functional cookies (opt-in)
The interactive consortium map uses Leaflet.js with OpenStreetMap tiles. These are loaded only if you accept the “Functional” category. OpenStreetMap does not set persistent tracking cookies in your browser; however, loading map tiles sends your IP address to the OpenStreetMap tile servers, which are covered by the OSM Foundation Privacy Policy.
| Name | Domain | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| (none set by browser) | tile.openstreetmap.org | Map tile requests — server-side log only, no cookie stored | Session |
3. Third-party cookies
This website may load content from the following third-party domains, which may set their own cookies subject to their respective privacy policies:
| Third party | Domain | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | google-analytics.com | Audience analytics |
| OpenStreetMap (Leaflet.js) | tile.openstreetmap.org | Interactive consortium map tiles |
| Google Fonts | fonts.gstatic.com | Web font delivery |
4. How to manage your preferences
4.1 Cookie banner
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies at any time using the Cookie Preferences button in the footer of every page.
4.2 Browser settings
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
4.3 Google Analytics opt-out
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.4 OpenStreetMap tiles
Map tile requests go to tile.openstreetmap.org. OpenStreetMap does not set tracking cookies; requests are covered by the OSM Foundation Privacy Policy. You can disable tile loading at any time by withdrawing functional consent via the Cookie Preferences button in the footer.
5. Contact
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Ergon Research SRL — use the contact details published on www.ergonresearch.it (data controller for this website; see the Privacy Policy § 1).
For full information on how we process your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.