Extended Cookie Policy
Pursuant to the Italian Data Protection Authority Guidelines (June 10, 2021) and EU GDPR 2016/679
This document ("Extended Cookie Policy") is designed to provide you with exhaustive, transparent information regarding the utilization of cookies and similar tracking technologies on the Bellavita website.
Because the Bellavita website is built and hosted upon the Squarespace platform, this policy explicitly details the specific digital architecture and standardized tracking scripts injected by the Squarespace ecosystem to operate the site securely and efficiently.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text strings that a website visited by the user sends to their terminal (usually a browser), where they are stored before being re-transmitted to the same site during subsequent visits by the same user. During navigation on a site, the user can also receive cookies on their terminal that are sent from different sites or web servers ("third-party cookies").
Based on the provisions of the Italian Privacy Guarantor (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali), cookies are classified into two macro-categories:
- A. Technical Cookies: Strictly necessary to carry out the transmission of a communication over an electronic network or strictly necessary for the provider of an information society service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user to provide that service. Consent is not legally required for these cookies.
- B. Profiling Cookies: Designed to track user navigation and create profiles related to tastes, habits, and choices in order to transmit targeted advertising messages. Explicit, revocable consent via a Cookie Banner is legally required before these are deployed.
2. Cookies Deployed by This Website (Squarespace services are provided by Squarespace Inc., headquartered in the United States.)
Currently, the Bellavita website utilizes ONLY Technical and Functional Cookies native to the Squarespace infrastructure. These are utilized solely for the functional operation of the site, preventing cross-site request forgery (security), and preventing redirect loops.
A. Functional and Required Cookies (No Consent Required)
The following cookies are categorized as strictly necessary for the site to function optimally and securely. They cannot be deactivated.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Lifespan | Specific Functional Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squarespace | Session | Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). This is a critical security mechanism ensuring that interactions on the site (like submitting forms) are authentic and not initiated by malicious third-party scripts. | |
| Squarespace | 30 Minutes | Prevents redirect loops. Ensures that if the website attempts to redirect you to another page, it does not get stuck in an infinite cycle, crashing your session. | |
| Squarespace | Session | Prevents the password-protected screen from displaying incorrectly if a visitor enters the correct site-wide password. | |
| Squarespace | Session | Briefly investigates if the user's browser supports cookies, then immediately deletes itself. |
B. Analytics and Performance Cookies (Squarespace Analytics)
Squarespace offers a native analytics suite to provide website owners with insight into traffic volume (e.g., how many unique visitors arrived today) without tracking individual identities or creating targeted marketing profiles.
Current Configuration: Bellavita has explicitly configured our Squarespace Cookie Banner to block these Analytics cookies from being placed on your browser unless you click "Accept" on the Cookie Banner that appears at the bottom of the screen during your first visit.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Lifespan | Specific Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squarespace | 2 Years | Identifies unique visitors and tracks a visitor’s sessions on a site. (Only fires if explicitly consented to via the banner). | |
| Squarespace | 2 Years | Identifies unique visitors and tracks a visitor’s sessions on a site. (Only fires if explicitly consented to via the banner). | |
| Squarespace | 30 Minutes | Identifies unique visitors and tracks a visitor’s sessions on a site. (Only fires if explicitly consented to via the banner). | |
| Squarespace | 30 Minutes | Identifies unique visitors and tracks a visitor’s sessions on a site. (Only fires if explicitly consented to via the banner). Some pages may include embedded content from external platforms. Such services may install additional cookies according to their own privacy policies. |
3. Absence of Third-Party Targeting / Marketing Cookies
Bellavita maintains a paradigm of absolute discretion. Therefore, we declare that this website DOES NOT utilize third-party marketing pixels, advertising trackers, or invasive cross-site profiling scripts (such as the Meta/Facebook Pixel, Google Ads Retargeting tags, or TikTok trackers).
We do not participate in behavioral advertising networks, and we do not sell or share cookie data with data brokers.
4. Managing and Revoking Cookie Consent
Regardless of the legal necessity of consent, you maintain sovereign control over the cookies saved on your device. You can configure your browser to categorically refuse all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is sent.
A. Via the Squarespace Banner
Upon your first visit to the Bellavita website, you encountered a Cookie Banner. You have the right to alter your selected preferences (e.g., revoking consent for the Squarespace Analytics cookies outlined in Section 2) at any time by clearing your browser's local storage and reloading the site to view the banner anew.
B. Via Browser Settings
You can universally disable or delete cookies directly through your browser's security console. Be warned that disabling Functional cookies (like the Crumb security cookie) may render secure actions on the Bellavita website inoperable.
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data.
5. Data Controller Contact
For any inquiries specifically relating to the deployment of cookies on this architecture, or to exercise your rights under the GDPR (Art. 15-22) regarding data processed via tracking technologies, please contact the Data Controller: Where technical data is processed by Squarespace infrastructure located outside the European Economic Area, such transfers rely on recognized legal safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses or other mechanisms permitted under Chapter V of the GDPR.
Simone Busin (Bellavita)
VIA PAVIER N. 22 FRAZ. FEDER, 32020 CANALE D'AGORDO BL, Italy
Email: privacy@bellavitahotels.travel
For a comprehensive explanation of how we process your personal data beyond the scope of digital trackers, please consult our Comprehensive Privacy Policy.