Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how BeyondBSR ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our website and services. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we handle your personal data.
This Cookie Policy is provided in compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC, as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC), the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679, "GDPR"), and Italian Legislative Decree No. 196/2003 (as amended by Legislative Decree No. 101/2018), along with the guidelines issued by the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali).
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, improve efficiency, and provide information to the website operators.
Cookies can be classified by several criteria:
- By origin: First-party cookies (set by the website you are visiting) or third-party cookies (set by a domain other than the one you are visiting)
- By duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain on your device for a defined period)
- By purpose: Strictly necessary (essential for website function), functional (remember your preferences), analytics (track usage patterns), or marketing (used for advertising purposes)
3. Our Cookie Usage
BeyondBSR uses ONLY strictly necessary (essential) cookies. We do not use analytics cookies, marketing cookies, advertising cookies, or any form of third-party tracking cookies.
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the basic functioning of our website and services. Without these cookies, features you have requested (such as logging in or setting your language preference) cannot be provided. These cookies do not collect information about you that could be used for marketing or profiling purposes.
4. Cookies We Use
The following table provides a complete and detailed overview of all cookies used by BeyondBSR:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration | HTTP-Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeyondBSR.Identity | Authentication session cookie. This cookie is set when you log in and is used to identify your authenticated session. It allows you to navigate between pages without needing to log in again. This cookie is HTTP-only, meaning it cannot be accessed by client-side scripts, which provides additional protection against cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. | Essential (first-party) | 14 days (sliding expiration - renewed with each request) | Yes |
| BeyondBSR.Culture | Language preference cookie. This cookie stores your selected language (Italian or English) so that the website displays content in your preferred language across sessions. | Essential (first-party) | 1 year | No |
| BeyondBSR.Antiforgery | Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection cookie. This security cookie helps protect against CSRF attacks by validating that form submissions originate from our website. | Essential (first-party) | Session (deleted when you close your browser) | Yes |
5. Why No Consent Banner Is Required
Under the ePrivacy Directive (Article 5(3) of Directive 2002/58/EC) and the Italian Data Protection Authority's Cookie Guidelines (Provvedimento n. 229 del 10 giugno 2021), prior consent is not required for cookies that are strictly necessary for the provision of a service explicitly requested by the user.
All cookies used by BeyondBSR fall within this exemption because they are:
- Strictly necessary for the technical operation of the website
- Essential for providing the service explicitly requested by the user (authentication, language selection, security)
- First-party only - we do not set any third-party cookies
- Not used for profiling or tracking user behavior across websites
Because we use only strictly necessary cookies, BeyondBSR does not display a cookie consent banner. This is fully compliant with EU and Italian regulations.
Specific legal basis: Article 5(3) of Directive 2002/58/EC provides that the storage of information or access to information stored in the terminal equipment of a subscriber or user is allowed on condition that the subscriber or user has given consent. However, this shall not prevent any technical storage or access for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication, or as strictly necessary in order for the provider of an information society service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user to provide the service.
6. Cookies We Do NOT Use
For full transparency, we confirm that BeyondBSR does not use any of the following types of cookies or tracking technologies:
| Technology | Status | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics cookies | Not used | Google Analytics, Matomo, Plausible, Mixpanel |
| Marketing/advertising cookies | Not used | Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag |
| Third-party tracking cookies | Not used | Any cookies set by external domains |
| Social media cookies | Not used | Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram widgets |
| Fingerprinting technologies | Not used | Browser fingerprinting, device fingerprinting |
| Web beacons/tracking pixels | Not used | 1x1 pixel trackers, email tracking pixels |
| Local Storage for tracking | Not used | localStorage or sessionStorage for user profiling |
7. How to Manage Cookies
Although all cookies used by BeyondBSR are strictly necessary for the operation of the service, you retain full control over cookies through your browser settings. You can:
- View cookies: See which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies: Remove specific cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies: Configure your browser to block some or all cookies
Please note: If you block or delete the essential cookies used by BeyondBSR, certain features of the Service may not function correctly. Specifically:
- Blocking the BeyondBSR.Identity cookie will prevent you from staying logged in
- Blocking the BeyondBSR.Culture cookie will prevent your language preference from being saved
- Blocking the BeyondBSR.Antiforgery cookie may prevent forms from being submitted successfully
7.1 Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your browser, please refer to the help documentation for your specific browser:
8. Future Changes to Cookie Usage
If in the future BeyondBSR decides to implement non-essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing cookies), we will:
- Update this Cookie Policy to reflect the new cookies and their purposes
- Implement a cookie consent mechanism (banner or similar tool) compliant with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, requesting your explicit, informed, and freely given consent before setting any non-essential cookies
- Provide granular consent options allowing you to accept or reject different categories of cookies independently
- Ensure consent can be withdrawn at any time, as easily as it was given, in accordance with GDPR Article 7(3)
- Notify registered users of material changes to this policy
No non-essential cookies will ever be set without your prior, explicit consent.
9. Legal Framework
This Cookie Policy has been prepared in compliance with the following legal frameworks:
- Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive), as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC - governing the use of cookies and similar technologies
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) - governing the processing of personal data, applicable where cookies process personal data
- Italian Legislative Decree No. 196/2003 (Personal Data Protection Code), as amended by Legislative Decree No. 101/2018
- Italian Data Protection Authority Guidelines on Cookies (Provvedimento n. 229 del 10 giugno 2021) - providing specific guidance on cookie consent and essential cookie exemptions for Italian websites
10. Data Controller
The data controller for any personal data processed through cookies is BeyondBSR. For further details on how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable legal requirements. We will indicate the date of the most recent revision by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
If we make material changes that affect how we use cookies (for example, introducing non-essential cookies), we will provide prominent notice on our website and, where appropriate, notify you directly.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]