Last updated: 12/08/2026 — Version 1.0
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that visited websites send to the user’s device, where they are stored to be sent back to the same websites at the next visit.
Similar technologies (localStorage, pixels) are treated here as cookies.
2. How we handle consent
At the first visit we display a banner (powered by the Zardini Consent Manager) that lets you accept all, reject non-essential cookies, or choose by category. Non-essential cookies are installed only after your consent. You can change or withdraw your choices at any time using the «Cookie preferences» button available on every page. Every choice is recorded in our consent log (see Privacy Policy).
3. Cookie categories in use
3.1 Necessary (always active)
Essential for the operation and security of the site: session, cookie preferences, form anti-spam protection, language handling (Polylang).
No consent required.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| zd_vid | Anonymous visitor ID for the consent log | ~13 months |
| zd_consent | Stores cookie choices | ~13 months |
| pll_language | Selected language (Polylang) | 1 year |
| wordpress_*, wp-settings-* | WordPress session & functionality (logged-in users only) | Session / 1 year |
3.2 Statistics (with consent)
Help us understand how the site is used in aggregate form.
| Tool | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _pk_id.*, _pk_ses.* | Matomo (self-hosted) | Usage statistics with anonymised IP | up to 13 months |
Matomo is configured in privacy-friendly mode (IPs anonymised before storage) and data is not shared with third parties.
3.3 Third parties (with consent)
External services used for specific features on the Contact page (location map and virtual tour of the workshop) and for typography.
| Tool | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Maps / Street View | Google Ireland Ltd. | Location map and virtual tour of the workshop | Session / up to 13 months |
| OpenStreetMap | OSM Foundation | Alternative location map (if in use) | Session |
| Google Fonts | Google Ireland Ltd. | Typefaces (Cormorant Garamond, Inter) | Session |
Google Maps and other Google content is loaded only after your consent to the «Third parties» category.
4. How to disable cookies from the browser
In addition to our banner, you can manage cookies from your browser settings:
5. Controller and contacts
Data controller: Zardini Kachelofen s.n.c. di Zardini Sabrina e Menardi Igor — Via Brite de Val 2, 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo (BL) — Italy — VAT no. 00990380255 — info@zardini.com · Tel. +39 0436 4650. For personal data processing please refer to the Privacy Policy.