Cookie Policy
Last updated: 30 March 2026
1. What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, tablet, phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are used to remember information about your visit and preferences. Some cookies expire when you close your browser, while others remain on your device for a longer period.
2. Which Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Duration | Purpose | Essential |
|---|---|---|---|
| wadoryu_consent | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent choice | NO |
| wadoryu_session | Session | Tracks whether you have already seen the cookie banner (sends no data) | FUNCTIONAL |
Note: If you decline tracking cookies, we will not store any personal data.
However, the wadoryu_consent cookie
will still record your refusal (this is necessary to honour your preferences).
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our site does not use third-party cookies. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other third-party tracking services. All cookies come from our own site and remain under our control.
4. Cookie Categories
Essential Cookies
Required for the site to function. Cannot be disabled.
We currently use no essential cookies. Our site operates correctly without them.
Functional Cookies
Improve the user experience by remembering preferences and settings.
- • wadoryu_session: Tracks whether you have already viewed the cookie banner
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Require your consent.
- • wadoryu_consent: Stores your consent to data tracking
Marketing Cookies
We do not use marketing cookies. We do not track your behaviour for advertising purposes.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
On Our Site
When you visit the site for the first time, you will see a cookie banner that lets you:
- Accept All Cookies: Allow tracking and store your choice
- Decline All Cookies: Disable tracking, but we store your refusal
In Your Browser
You can manage cookies from your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
6. Tracking Data vs Cookies
It is important to understand the difference:
Consent Cookie
Stores your choice to allow or decline tracking. This cookie is always saved to honour your preferences.
Tracking Data
We collect your IP address, operating system and browser only if you have consented.
This data is stored in our visitors.json file on the server, not on your device.
7. Legal Compliance
Our cookie policy complies with:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Requires explicit consent for tracking cookies
- ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC): Requires consent to store information on users' devices
- Italian privacy law: Italian implementation of EU regulations
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us via:
- GitHub Issues: Open an Issue
For further details on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.