Preliminary technical note: Based on the official documentation of the integrated services (Vercel Analytics and Vercel Speed Insights), the Cinque Terre Trip website operates entirely in “cookie-less” mode. Vercel’s metrics and performance services do not install cookies, do not use persistent identifiers on the user’s device, and do not store full IP addresses or identifying data. As only technical, anonymised, and aggregate data is involved, and given the absence of tracking or third-party cookies, the site does not require a cookie consent banner under the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, or the guidelines of the Italian Data Protection Authority (Provision no. 231 of 10 June 2021).
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy aims to inform users about how the Cinque Terre Trip website (accessible at https://www.cinqueterretrip.info) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, in accordance with:
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (GDPR);
- The ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC (as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC);
- Provision of the Italian Data Protection Authority no. 231 of 10 June 2021 (“Guidelines on cookies and other tracking tools”).
Cinque Terre Trip is a personal informational project dedicated to tourism in the Cinque Terre, managed by Cinque Terre Trip.
2. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites send to users’ devices (computers, smartphones, tablets), where they are stored and then transmitted back to the same sites on subsequent visits.
Cookies allow a website to recognise the user’s device, remember their preferences, improve the browsing experience, and in some cases track their behaviour for advertising or statistical purposes.
3. Types of cookies
Cookies are commonly distinguished based on several characteristics:
By the party that installs them
- First-party cookies: installed directly by the operator of the website the user is visiting.
- Third-party cookies: installed by a website different from the one the user is browsing, through elements embedded in the site itself (e.g. widgets, maps, tracking pixels).
By duration
- Session cookies: temporary cookies that are automatically deleted when the browser is closed.
- Persistent cookies: cookies that remain stored on the user’s device for a predetermined period (minutes, days, or years) or until manually deleted.
By purpose
- Technical cookies: strictly necessary for the correct functioning of the site, to enable browsing, or to provide a service explicitly requested by the user. They do not require the user’s prior consent.
- Statistical / analytical cookies: used to collect information about how the site is used (number of visitors, pages viewed, time spent). If properly anonymised, they are treated as technical cookies.
- Profiling and marketing cookies: used to track the user’s browsing, build a profile, and send personalised advertising. These require the user’s mandatory prior consent.
4. Technologies similar to cookies
In addition to cookies, other technologies are used to store or access information on the user’s device:
- Local Storage / Session Storage: web storage spaces made available by the browser to save data locally.
- Tracking pixels / Web Beacons: small transparent images used to track page views or interactions with content.
- Fingerprinting: a technique that collects device and browser configuration parameters to create a unique fingerprint and identify the user without using text files.
5. Cookies used by this site
The Cinque Terre Trip website has been developed following the principles of Privacy by Design and Data Minimisation.
The site does NOT use any first-party or third-party cookies.
The integrated analytics and diagnostics services (Vercel Analytics and Vercel Speed Insights) operate entirely in cookie-less mode (without the use of cookies or persistent identifiers) and do not carry out profiling or fingerprinting of users.
6. Detailed cookie table
Below is a detailed breakdown of the technologies used on the site:
| Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration | Type | Consent required | Official documentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No cookies | Vercel Inc. (Vercel Analytics) | Statistical (Anonymous) | Aggregate traffic and visit analysis in cookie-less mode. No cookies or IDs stored. | None | None | NO | Vercel Privacy Policy |
| No cookies | Vercel Inc. (Vercel Speed Insights) | Technical / Diagnostics | Web performance monitoring and page load times (Core Web Vitals). No cookies or IDs stored. | None | None | NO | Vercel Speed Insights Docs |
| No cookies | Open-Meteo GmbH (Open-Meteo API) | Technical | Delivery of weather data via server/client-side API call. No cookies or tracking. | None | None | NO | Open-Meteo Privacy Policy |
7. Technical cookies
Technical cookies are those used solely for the purpose of transmitting a communication over an electronic communications network, or to the extent strictly necessary for the provider of a service explicitly requested by the user.
Currently, no session or persistent technical cookies are installed on this site, as the static/JAMstack architecture of the site (built with the Astro framework) does not require user sessions, authentication, or the saving of preferences in the browser.
8. Statistical cookies
Under the Italian Data Protection Authority’s Provision of 10 June 2021, cookies and analytical metrics may be assimilated to technical cookies — and therefore exempted from prior consent — provided that:
- they are used solely to produce aggregate statistics;
- a significant portion of the IP address is masked or anonymised;
- the data is not combined with other processing operations or transmitted to third parties for their own purposes.
The statistical services used on Cinque Terre Trip fully comply with these requirements:
- Vercel Analytics: collects only aggregate data on site traffic (pages read, operating system, device, approximate country). It does not store IP addresses, does not use cookies, and does not assign a unique ID to the visitor.
- Vercel Speed Insights: measures the technical response times of pages to enable performance optimisation, in a fully anonymous manner.
9. Third-party cookies
On the Cinque Terre Trip website:
- There are NO third-party cookies;
- There are NO profiling tools such as Meta Pixel, Google Analytics, or Google Tag Manager;
- There are NO embedded external widgets or scripts that set cookies (e.g. dynamic Google Maps, embedded YouTube videos, or Instagram feeds);
- There are NO remote fonts (all typeface fonts are loaded and served locally from the site’s own server);
- The article sharing feature relies exclusively on the Web Share API native to the user’s browser and does not load any third-party scripts.
The only link to third-party platforms is a simple hyperlink to the Cinque Terre Trip Instagram profile. By clicking on this link, the user leaves the site and enters the Meta Platforms platform, which manages cookies according to its own privacy policy.
10. Consent management
Since the Cinque Terre Trip website does not use profiling cookies, non-anonymised analytical cookies, or other tracking tools that require authorisation:
- No cookie consent banner is displayed;
- No prior consent from the user is required to simply browse the pages.
11. How to change your preferences
Even in the absence of cookies on this site, users retain full control over their browser’s privacy settings and can configure preferences to block or restrict the acceptance of cookies from any website.
To change privacy settings or disable general tracking in your browser, please refer to the official guides provided by the main browser vendors.
12. How to delete or block cookies
Users can disable or delete cookies stored on their device by changing their web browser settings. Below are links to official instructions for the most widely used browsers:
- Google Chrome: Manage cookies in Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies in Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge: Delete cookies in Microsoft Edge
- Safari (Desktop and Mobile): Manage cookies in Safari
You can also enable the Do Not Track (DNT) or Global Privacy Control (GPC) features available in most modern browsers.
13. User rights
In relation to the processing of personal data and the possible use of tracking tools, users have the right to exercise their rights under Arts. 15–22 of the GDPR (access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection).
Since the site does not collect personally identifiable data and does not use profiling cookies, browsing takes place in a completely anonymous manner. For detailed information on your rights, please consult the site’s Privacy Policy.
14. Changes to the Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy was last updated on 26 July 2026.
The Data Controller reserves the right to make changes or additions to this policy at any time, in particular in the event of regulatory updates or the integration of new third-party services.
Note on future integrations
Should external services such as Booking.com, GetYourGuide, Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, YouTube, or Google Analytics be integrated into the site in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated to include details of the new cookies installed, their duration, and how to give or withdraw prior consent via a dedicated banner.
15. Contact
For any questions or clarifications about this Cookie Policy and privacy management on the site, please contact the Data Controller directly:
- Data Controller: Cinque Terre Trip
- Email: cinqueterretrip2026@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.cinqueterretrip.info