Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This Cookie Policy describes the types of cookies and similar technologies used by the website plank.global, operated by Plank Italy Spa Società Benefit and Plank Platform Inc. (hereinafter “Plank”), and how users can manage their preferences.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on the user's device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when visiting a website. Cookies allow the site to recognize the user's device and remember their preferences (e.g., the selected language) for a specified period of time.
2. Types of Cookies Used
2.1 Technical Cookies (Necessary)
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the site and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session cookies: enable navigation and use of site features. They are deleted when the browser is closed.
- Language preference cookies: store the language selected by the user to deliver content in the appropriate language.
- Security cookies: help ensure browsing security and prevent fraudulent activity.
Legal basis: legitimate interest of the controller (Art. 6.1.f GDPR) and/or technical necessity for service provision.
2.2 Analytical Cookies
These cookies allow us to collect aggregate and anonymous information about site usage, such as the number of visitors, most visited pages, and traffic sources. We use this data to improve the performance and content of the site.
Legal basis: user consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR).
2.3 Profiling / Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to track user browsing and create profiles based on their preferences, in order to display personalized content and advertising. Currently, plank.global does not use third-party profiling cookies.
3. Third-Party Cookies
The site may embed content or services from third parties (e.g., social network widgets, analytical tools) that may install their own cookies. Plank has no direct control over such cookies. Users are invited to consult the privacy policies of the respective third-party services.
4. List of Cookies Used
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Technical | Browsing session management | Session |
| lang | Technical | Storage of selected language | 365 days |
| cookie_consent | Technical | Storage of user cookie preferences | 365 days |
5. How to Manage Cookies
Users can manage their cookie preferences in several ways:
5.1 Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Users can set their browser to refuse all cookies or to alert when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling technical cookies may compromise the proper functioning of the site.
Links to instructions for major browsers:
6. Cookie Policy Updates
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the technologies used or applicable regulations. The date of last update is indicated at the top of this page.
7. Contacts
For any questions regarding the cookies used by the site, you may contact us at:
Plank Italy Spa Società Benefit
Via Privata della Passarella 4, 20122 Milan, Italy
E-mail: privacy@plank.global
For complete information on the processing of personal data, please refer to our Privacy Notice.