Cookie Policy
Notice pursuant to the GDPR (EU Reg. 2016/679) and Italian DPA Guidelines of 10 June 2021 — Last updated: June 2025
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites visited by the user send to their device (computer, tablet, smartphone), where they are stored and then retransmitted to the same websites on subsequent visits. They allow websites to remember user preferences, improve the browsing experience and collect statistical information.
Under the Italian Data Protection Authority Guidelines of 10 June 2021 (provv. no. 231), cookies are classified as:
2. Cookies used by this website
www.key-4.com is a static informational website. It does not use own profiling cookies or persistent tracking cookies for advertising purposes. The complete list of cookies and tracking technologies is provided below.
2.1 Technical cookies (first party) — no consent required
| Name | Type | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Preference | 12 months | Stores the user's cookie consent choice. |
| PHPSESSID | Session | Session | PHP session cookie (generated only when accessing PHP forms). Deleted when the browser is closed. |
2.2 Third-party cookies and technologies
| Service | Cookie / Technology | Purpose | Consent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google reCAPTCHA v3 | _GRECAPTCHA | Anti-spam protection for the contact form; analyses browsing behaviour to distinguish humans from bots. | Legitimate interest (security) |
| Google Fonts | No cookie — HTTP request | Loading typographic fonts (Inter, JetBrains Mono). Involves transmitting the visitor's IP to Google. | Legitimate interest (site functionality) |
* Data processed by Google is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. Transfer to the USA is based on standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission (Art. 46 GDPR).
3. How to manage cookies
You can enable or disable cookies at any time by changing your browser settings. Instructions for the main browsers:
Disabling all technical cookies may impair certain site features (e.g. the contact form may not work correctly).
4. Data Controller and contact
For any information or request regarding cookies and personal data processing, please contact the Data Controller:
For more information on personal data processing, please read our Privacy Policy.
5. Changes to this Cookie Policy
The Controller reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy at any time, in particular following changes to applicable law or the introduction of new services on the website. Changes will take effect from the date of publication on this page.