SUMMER PEACE UNIVERSITY
COOKIE POLICY
1. What this Cookie Policy is
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar tracking tools (“cookies”) are, how they are used on www.summerpeaceuniversity.org (the “Website”), and how you can manage your preferences.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with the SPU Privacy Notice, which describes how we process personal data more generally.
2. Who is responsible for cookies on this Website
The Website is managed under joint controllership (Art. 26 GDPR) by:
Joint Controller 1
Associazione Culturale Pitagora Mundus
Via G. Barrio, 10 c/o FederTerziario – 87100 Cosenza (CS), Italy
Email: info@pitagoramundus.org
Joint Controller 2
IsCaPI – Istituto Calabrese di Politiche Internazionali
Via G. Barrio, 10 c/o FederTerziario – 87100 Cosenza (CS), Italy
Email: info@iscapi.org
Single privacy contact point (for both Joint Controllers):
Email: privacy@iscapi.org
3. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies can be:
• First-party cookies: set by this Website.
• Third-party cookies: set by external providers integrated into the Website (e.g., analytics, social media, embedded video platforms).
Some tracking technologies are “cookie-like” (e.g., pixels, SDKs, local storage). In this Policy, we refer to all of these as “cookies”.
4. Categories of cookies used by the Website
The Website may use the following categories of cookies:
4.1) Strictly necessary (technical) cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function and to provide services explicitly requested by you (e.g., security, session management, load balancing, preference storage for the cookie banner).
Legal basis: no consent required; these cookies are enabled by default, as permitted by applicable rules.
4.2) Preference / functionality cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember your choices (e.g., language or interface preferences) to provide improved functionality.
Legal basis: where required, consent.
4.3) Analytics / measurement cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Website (e.g., pages visited, time spent, aggregated usage metrics) and improve performance and content.
Legal basis: your prior consent, unless configured in a manner that qualifies as strictly low-impact analytics under applicable rules and guidance. Non-essential analytics cookies are disabled by default until you choose otherwise.
Retention: up to 26 months, subject to configuration.
4.4) Marketing / profiling cookies
These cookies create profiles based on your browsing and may be used to show personalized content and advertisements, including across third-party services.
Legal basis: your prior consent. Disabled by default.
4.5) Social media and embedded content cookies
If the Website embeds third-party content (e.g., social plugins, video players, interactive widgets), the third party may set cookies or access information on your device.
Legal basis: your prior consent for non-essential cookies; disabled by default.
5. Consent and cookie banner rules applied on the Website
When you first access the Website (and whenever required), a cookie banner is displayed. The banner enables you to:
• Accept all non-essential cookies;
• Reject all non-essential cookies;
• Customize your choices by category and, where applicable, by third-party providers.
Non-essential cookies remain inactive by default until you provide consent.
Your decision is recorded and can be modified at any time through the “Cookie Settings” link (available on the Website footer and/or the banner interface).
Important: continuing to browse, scrolling, or closing the banner does not constitute valid consent for non-essential cookies.
The banner is not shown again unless: (i) conditions of processing change; (ii) we cannot verify your previous choice; or (iii) at least 6 months have passed, in line with best practice reflected in Italian guidance summaries.
6. How to change or withdraw your consent
You may change your preferences or withdraw consent at any time:
1. Click “Cookie Settings” on the Website (footer or banner area); and
2. Update your selections and save.
Withdrawal applies to future processing. If third-party cookies have already transmitted data to third-party providers, additional steps may be required on the third party’s platforms (outside our direct control).
7. Managing cookies through your browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies via settings (block/delete cookies, set rules per site, etc.).
Please note: blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect Website functionality. Browser settings do not always apply equally to third-party technologies (e.g., embedded content).
8. Third-party cookies and international data transfers
Where third-party cookies are enabled, your data may be processed by third-party providers that may act as independent controllers and may store or access information on your device.
If such providers are located outside the EEA, international data transfer safeguards under Chapter V GDPR may apply (e.g., adequacy decisions, SCCs and supplementary measures). The specific safeguards depend on the enabled service and configuration.
9. Cookie list
The Website provides an up-to-date list of cookies (name, provider, category, purpose, and duration) through the Cookie Settings panel. This list may change over time due to technical updates, embedded content, or third-party service configurations.
10. Contacts
For cookie and privacy matters, or to exercise your rights:
Email: privacy@iscapi.org