Cookie notice
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 September 2026
This is a courtesy translation. The Italian version of this document is the legally binding one; in case of any discrepancy, the Italian text prevails.
Read the Italian version1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to make the site work efficiently and to provide information to the site's owners.
2. Cookies used by this site
Chiacchierino uses exclusively technical cookies that are necessary for the site to work correctly, together with some information saved in the browser's local storage (localStorage and sessionStorage). Unlike cookies, data in localStorage has no automatic expiry and remains stored until you delete it from your browser settings, while data in sessionStorage is deleted when you close the tab. All the items listed below are technical and necessary: we do not use profiling cookies or third-party cookies for advertising purposes.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | localStorage (technical) | Stores the choice made in the cookie banner | No automatic expiry: it stays until you delete it from your browser |
| chiacchierino_cart_v1 | localStorage (technical) | Keeps the contents of the cart between visits | No automatic expiry: it stays until you delete it from your browser |
| chiacchierino_paese | localStorage (technical) | Stores the selected shipping country | No automatic expiry: it stays until you delete it from your browser |
| exitPopupShown | sessionStorage (technical) | Prevents the welcome pop-up from being shown more than once in the same session | Browsing session: cleared when the tab is closed |
| chiacchierino_admin | Technical cookie | Keeps the administration panel session; reserved for the site's staff | 30 days |
| __stripe_mid / __stripe_sid | Technical cookie (third party) | Necessary to process payments securely through Stripe | 1 year / 30 minutes |
3. Third-party cookies
During the payment process, the service provider Stripe may set technical cookies that are strictly necessary for transaction security and fraud prevention. These cookies are managed directly by Stripe and are subject to its Privacy Policy.
4. Analytics and profiling cookies
The site currently does not use analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics) or profiling cookies. Should we decide to implement them in the future, this policy will be updated and your prior consent will be requested.
5. How to manage cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Here is how to do it in the main browsers:
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies. Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data. Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
Please note that disabling technical cookies may impair the operation of some parts of the site, in particular the purchase process.
6. Legal basis
Technical cookies do not require the user's consent under Article 122(1) of the Italian Privacy Code (Legislative Decree 196/2003) and the Italian Data Protection Authority's Guidelines on cookies of 10 June 2021. The information banner is nevertheless displayed for transparency.
7. Contact
For any question about our Cookie Policy, you can contact us at info@chiacchierino.com.
8. Changes to the cookie policy
We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy. The date of the last update is shown at the top of the page.