Last updated: 28 July 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how Colossus Digital SA ("Colossus", "we", "us") uses them on colossus.digital (the "Site"). The processing of personal data through cookies complies with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the "GDPR"), Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003 and subsequent amendments (the "Privacy Code"), and the Guidelines of the Italian Data Protection Authority on the use of cookies and other tracking technologies.
1. Data Controller
Colossus Digital SA
Route de Gilly 30, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland
CHE-192.033.433
E‑mail: info@colossus.digital
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that the Site sends to your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) where they are stored and subsequently transmitted back to the Site upon your next visit. Cookies allow us to recognise your device, track your browsing, and provide an optimised user experience.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Category | Purpose | Legal Basis | Typical Duration |
Strictly Necessary Cookies | Ensure the technical operation of the Site, manage sessions and consent preferences. | Legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR) | Up to 12 months |
Performance / Analytics Cookies (e.g., Matomo) | Measure traffic, performance, and usage patterns in aggregated form with IP anonymisation. | Consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR) | 14 months (_ga), 24 hours (_gid) |
Functionality Cookies (e.g., Microsoft Bookings) | Enable meeting scheduling, remember user‑selected settings. | Consent | Up to 6 months |
Targeting / Marketing Cookies (e.g., Mailchimp) | Deliver personalised communications and measure campaign effectiveness. | Consent | Up to 24 months |
Note: Refusing consent for non‑essential cookies will not affect your use of the Site, but some features may be limited.
4. First‑ and Third‑Party Cookies in Use
Name | Provider | Type | Function | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CookieConsent | colossus.digital | Necessary | Stores the user's cookie consent state | 12 months |
_pk_id.* | Matomo | Analytics | Stores a few details about the user (anonymised ID) | 13 months |
_pk_ses.* | Matomo | Analytics | Tracks page views within a session | 30 minutes |
_pk_ref.* | Matomo | Analytics | Stores attribution information (referrer) | 6 months |
_pk_cvar.* | Matomo | Analytics | Stores custom variables for analytics | Session |
_microsoft_booking_session | Microsoft | Functional | Enables scheduling of meetings | -- |
__cf_bm | Calendly / Cloudflare | Necessary | Traffic protection and load balancing | 30 minutes |
mc_* or _AVESTA_ENVIRONMENT | Mailchimp | Targeting | Optimises email marketing delivery | Up to 24 months |
The list is updated periodically; any additional third‑party cookies will be deployed only after obtaining consent via the banner.
5. Managing Consent
Upon your first visit, a Cookie Banner allows you to accept all cookies, refuse them, or configure preferences by category. Your choices are stored in the CookieConsent cookie and can be changed at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of the Site.
6. How to Disable or Delete Cookies via Browser
You can configure your browser to:
Accept all cookies;
Reject all cookies; or
Alert you when a cookie is set.
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
Disabling analytics cookies will prevent us from collecting data linked to the device you are using.
7. International Transfers
Unlike many third-party analytics tools, Matomo is designed to be hosted under the control of the site operator. Data collected through Matomo is stored on servers managed directly by Colossus Digital within the EEA/Switzerland. No data is transferred to third countries.
Other third-party services (Calendly, Mailchimp, Microsoft) may involve transfers of data to countries outside the EEA (e.g., the United States). Such transfers are based on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission together with appropriate supplementary safeguards.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. Material changes will be communicated via banner or on‑site notices. The "Last updated" date indicates the latest version.
9. Contact
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or to exercise your rights under Articles 15‑22 GDPR, please email xxx or write to the address above.
