Cookie Policy

1. Scope and Purpose

This Cookie Policy explains how Cosmopoiesi uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It applies to all visitors accessing our site from the European Union.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect and process data through cookies.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, from enabling basic functionality to analyzing site usage and delivering personalized content.

Similar technologies include pixels, local storage, and session storage. This policy covers all such technologies.

3. Categories of Cookies Used

We categorize cookies into three groups based on their purpose:

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process cookie data based on the following legal grounds:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Legitimate interest in providing a functional, secure website
• Analytics and marketing cookies: Your explicit, freely given, informed consent

Non-essential cookies are never placed before you have made an active choice. Pre-selected options are not used.

5. Cookie Consent Management

6. Browser-Based Cookie Management

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block all or certain cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

Note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality. Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.

7. Email Collection via Forms

When you submit your email address through our waitlist form, we process this data based on your consent. This is separate from cookie consent.

Your email is used solely to send you updates about Cosmopoiesi. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Data Transfers Outside the EU

Some of our service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• EU Commission adequacy decisions
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Binding Corporate Rules

We do not transfer your data to countries without adequate protection unless appropriate safeguards are implemented.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under Articles 15–22 of the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access — obtain confirmation and a copy of your data
• Right to rectification — correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your data
• Right to restriction — limit how we process your data
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a portable format
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below. We will respond within one month.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority. In Italy, this is the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali.

10. Data Controller

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.

Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.