Cookie Policy
Effective date: September 3, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how I use cookies and similar technologies on italytravel.guide, the website I run under the name The Italian Way. Like many websites, I use cookies to improve your experience, analyse how the site is used, and support affiliate links.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the settings in your browser or through the cookie banner that appears when you first visit my site.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember you — your preferences, login status, or what pages you’ve visited — and can also be used for analytics and marketing.
Cookies can be:
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First-party cookies – set by me
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Third-party cookies – set by others (like Google or affiliate partners)
2. Types of Cookies I Use
I use the following types of cookies on my site:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. You can’t turn them off through the cookie banner, but you can block them in your browser.
Example:
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Basic security or functionality features
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These help me understand how visitors use the site, so I can improve it. They don’t collect personal data that identifies you.
Tools used:
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Google Analytics (Tracks page views, clicks, time on site, etc.)
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
Some pages include affiliate links. These cookies track clicks so I may earn a small commission if you book something — at no extra cost to you.
Partners include:
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Stay22
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GetYourGuide
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Walks / Devour Tours
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Tiqets
These partners may set cookies when you click a link or interact with their embedded widgets.
3. Managing Cookies
You have full control over your cookie settings.
When you first visit my site, you’ll see a cookie banner. This allows you to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies
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Customise your preferences
You can also clear or block cookies at any time via your browser settings. Here’s how:
4. Cookies Set by Others
Some cookies on my site are set by third parties I work with. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. I recommend reviewing them:
5. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Cookie Policy occasionally, especially if I add new services or partners. If I do, I’ll update the effective date at the top of the page.
6. Questions?
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how I use tracking technologies, you can reach me at:
George Peter Warren