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COOKIE POLICY

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

A cookie is a small text file, usually consisting of letters and numbers, which is transferred and stored, for a time determined by the operator, on the device used by the user (a computer or any mobile device) when the user accesses the website. For example, some cookies uniquely identify one device, distinguishing it from another.

Please note that other similar technologies used to collect information about the device you are using, such as pixel tags, web beacons or social network plug-ins, also fall into the general category of “cookies”.

WHY WE USE COOKIES

Some cookies are absolutely necessary to allow the Site to function properly and provide the user with a good browsing experience, such as simply moving from one page of the Site to another, and providing the services envisaged therein (e.g. purchasing and paying for glasses). Other cookies are necessary to make browsing easier and faster, e.g. by remembering registration data or the contents of the shopping bag, or to make browsing as in line as possible with the user’s preferences and characteristics. In addition, certain cookies are useful for providing the operator of the Site with information that can be used for statistical purposes, for example to know the number of users connected, as well as for sending personalised promotional messages, or to ensure a direct link with social networks.

WHAT INFORMATION DO COOKIES CONTAIN

The information collected in the form of cookies generally relates to information about the user’s device, such as IP address, login details, operating system and platform used, time zone setting, country of origin, information about visits to the Site including the URL, length of visit, search terms typed on the Site, products viewed or placed in the shopping bag, page response times, download errors and information about page interaction, such as the number of clicks or browsing patterns.
Generally this information is not sufficient to identify the user personally, but it could be if it is read in combination with each other or with additional information collected by Luxottica or a third party.

We have coded and distinguished cookies according to how long they are stored on the user’s device, the party who installs and manages them and, above all, the purposes for which they are installed.

TERM

Session cookies are defined as cookies installed when the Site is opened and deleted when the browser is closed, or when the Site is closed or the session expires. The information is thus stored temporarily and allows, for example, navigation to be maintained.
Permanent cookies are cookies that are stored on the user’s device for a period predetermined by the operator, even after closing the browser. They allow, for example, the user’s name and password to be saved or preferences to be remembered, so that the user does not have to enter them again when opening the site.

WHO INSTALLS COOKIES

First-party cookies are those installed and managed directly by Luxottica. On the other hand, third-party cookies are installed by an operator through a domain different from that of the Site on which the user is browsing and are not directly controlled by Luxottica. This is the case, for example, with the statistical analysis cookies installed by Google Analytics or when the Site incorporates elements from advertising platforms or other services. The installation of third party cookies is however subject to prior authorization by Luxottica.

PURPOSE OF THE COOKIES USED BY LUXOTTICA ON THIS SITE

  • Strictly necessary (or technical) cookies: they ensure the proper functioning of the Site and the use of the services existing on it. They make it possible, for example, to recognise the language of the country from which the user is connecting and to save the choices made on the banner containing the short privacy policy (consent to the use of cookies), thus avoiding having to make the choice again each time the site is accessed, to make a purchase of a product. They also improve the user experience by storing log-in data or pre-selected products in the shopping bag. They are used exclusively to ensure the basic functionality of the Site and, therefore, prior consent of the user is not required for their installation. The user can set their browser to block these cookies, but as a result some or all parts of the site will not work. 

  • Analytical cookies: some are installed and managed directly by Luxottica and are used to analyse how the Site is used, to count accesses, traffic sources, pages viewed, so as to allow the operator to make changes and improvements to the Site. They may collect data in anonymous form for statistical purposes only. Other analytical cookies may be instead installed by third parties in order to track the user’s activity on the Site drawing useful information for Luxottica. To help the user in making a more informed decision on whether or not to consent to the collection of such cookies, please read Google’s respective privacy policies (https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US ) or visit: https://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/

  • Marketing and profiling cookies: they track the user’s navigation on the Site, allowing the creation of personalised content on the Site, showing the user products of their interest or similar to those already viewed, sending advertising messages in line with the preferences expressed: refusal or withdrawal of consent will not interfere with the possibility of accessing or browsing the Site. Other analytical cookies may be instead installed by third parties in order to track the user’s activity on the Site drawing useful information for Luxottica. To help the user in making a more informed decision on whether or not to consent to the collection of such cookies, please read Google’s respective privacy policies, regarding Google Adsense (https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US ) to [sic] visit https://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/.

  • Social Network Cookies: these allow the user to use the various social network functions, thanks to the use of plug-ins, integrated into our Site, which allow a direct connection with the social network server. The plug-in is managed by a third party. These cookies are not necessary for browsing. For information on the use of cookies by social networks and to give informed consent, we invite the user to consult the social networks’ respective privacy policies:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/about/privacy/
Google: http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/
X: https://x.com/privacy
Instagram: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policies/cookies/
YouTube: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7671399?p=privacy_guidelines
Pinterest: https://about.pinterest.com/privacy-policy
Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/privacy

A SHORT GUIDE TO MANAGING COOKIES: HOW TO INSTALL AND DELETE THEM

Strictly necessary cookies, enabling the basic functions of the Site, are installed automatically when the Site is opened, without requiring consent. With regard to the other categories of cookies, for which it is necessary to give consent or not, the first time the user accesses the site they will see a cookie banner (Privacy Preferences) containing the short privacy policy and a link to the Cookies Policy. If the user has already communicated their preferences via the cookie banner, the cookie banner will no longer be displayed automatically if you access the site again in the next 6 months. The user may, however, at any time view and change his preferences via the Privacy Center.
However, if consent has already been given to the use of cookies, in order for the cookies collected prior to their revocation to be deleted, the user must delete them via the settings of their browser. Below are instructions on how to change the cookie settings on the browsers most commonly used by users: 
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Internet Explorer.

WHO HAS ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION COLLECTED VIA COOKIES

With reference to the cookies installed by Luxottica, only Luxottica personnel in charge, previously trained and instructed to carry out such tasks, may access the information collected through cookies. With reference to third party cookies, information is collected and used by Luxottica and by external parties linked to Luxottica by a contractual relationship. For further information on the processing of personal data and on our collaborations with third parties, please consult this Privacy Policy.