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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 16 June 2026
This document describes the cookies and similar technologies used on the site https://www.exploremaddalena.com/en/home-english, in compliance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and the Provision of the Italian Data Protection Authority of 8 May 2014.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that the sites you visit send to the user's browser, where they are stored and then sent back to the same site on the next visit. They allow the user's actions and preferences to be remembered.
2. Types of cookies used
2.1 Necessary technical cookies
Essential for the functioning of the site. They do not require consent.
| Name | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
lm_consent | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences. | 6 months | First-party / necessary |
wordpress_*wp-settings-* | WordPress session, interface settings (logged-in users only). | Session / 1 year | First-party / necessary |
lm_guida_dl_* | Single-use token for the secure download of the PDF guide (server-side transient). | 2 hours | First-party / necessary |
2.2 Statistical cookies
They count visits and show which pages are useful, in anonymous and aggregated form.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_koko_analytics_pages_viewed | Koko Analytics (installed on this site, no third party) | Recognises repeat visits to the same page on the same day, so that unique visits can be counted. It contains no personal data. | Until midnight (site time zone) |
Koko Analytics keeps the data on our own server, does not share it with third parties and does not record IP addresses. This site does not use Google Analytics.
2.3 Marketing and affiliate cookies
Activated only with prior consent. Linked to affiliate links towards commercial partners.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliate cookie | TraghettiLines | Tracks the click on affiliate links for ferry bookings. Allows the site to receive a commission on completed bookings. | 30 days (partner cookie) |
| Affiliate cookies | GetYourGuide, Klook | Record the click on the partner link so that a completed booking can be attributed and the site receives a commission. | Set by each partner |
| Tracking script | Travelpayouts | Manages affiliate links to some partners (e.g. Klook). It is loaded only after marketing consent. | Set by the provider |
| Affiliate cookie | L'Ajaccio B&B (ajacciobnb.it) | Tracks referrals to the partner site for overnight stays. | Session |
3. How to manage cookies
3.1 Site preferences panel
You can change your preferences at any time:
⚙️ Manage cookie preferences3.2 Browser settings
You can block or delete cookies directly from your browser:
Warning: disabling necessary technical cookies may compromise the correct functioning of the site.
3.3 Specific opt-outs
- Koko Analytics: the cookie is not needed to browse the site and can be blocked or deleted from your browser settings.
- Google Advertising: myadcenter.google.com
- General opt-out (YourChoices): youronlinechoices.eu
4. Links to third-party sites
The site contains links to third-party sites (TraghettiLines, ajacciobnb.it, booking.com and others). These sites have their own privacy and cookie policies, for which the owner of exploremaddalena.com is not responsible. Consult their respective notices.
5. Updates
This Cookie Policy may be updated in case of technical changes to the site or regulatory variations. The date of last update is indicated at the top of the page.
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