1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how ItalianVenues ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at italianvenues.com.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's performance and user experience.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party service providers who set cookies on our website to provide their services. These may include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest)
• Content Delivery Networks: For faster loading of images and resources
• Hosting Providers: Vercel for website hosting and delivery

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

4. How to Control and Delete Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Here are links to cookie settings for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari (macOS)
• Safari (iOS)
• Microsoft Edge

4.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can also use these tools to opt out of targeted advertising:

• Your Online Choices (EU)
• Network Advertising Initiative (US)
• Digital Advertising Alliance (US)

4.3 Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can usually control tracking through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

5. What Happens if You Disable Cookies?

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For example:

• Your preferences may not be saved
• Some pages may load more slowly
• You may not be able to use certain interactive features
• We may not be able to provide personalized recommendations

However, you will still be able to browse the website and submit enquiries.

6. Other Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies to store information:

• Local Storage: To save your search preferences and filters locally in your browser
• Session Storage: To maintain state during your browsing session
• Web Beacons/Pixels: Small graphics that help us track page visits and email opens

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.

8. Questions About Cookies

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

9. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your data, please see:

• Privacy Policy
• Terms & Conditions