Ever since the world has started turning to sustainability and eco-friendliness, chromium has been in the spotlight. Chrome-free leather (also known as FOC) is being advertised as better, smarter and more sustainable of its counterpart, but are we sure that chromium is the real opponent to fight against?
In this article we look into the matter trying to better understand chromium and chromium-related concerns.
In the history of leather processing, tanning has not gone through major transformations. Until the 19th century, vegetable tanning was the most popular technique – alum and other methods were occasionally used, but they were not even close to the prevalent one. Things changed in 1858, when two European technologists (Friedrich Knapp from Germany and Hylten Cavalin from Sweden) invented chrome tanning, which was later patented by the American chemist Augustus Schultz.
The innovation immediately took hold: the new process was significantly faster than the old, vegetable-based one – that is why chrome tanning quickly became the most common leather processing technique. The coeval discovery of fatliquoring (also known as “regreasing”) along with the development of synthetic dyes took care of the rest, confirming chrome tanning as the most popular method. The leather resulting from this kind of processing took the name “wet blue”, with reference to the characteristic hue of the chrome-tanned hides.
Before we dive into further considerations, an essential distinction should be made between chromium (III) and chromium (VI). While the first is harmless as well as an important nutrient that the human body needs in order to process certain sugars, proteins, and fats, the second is a carcinogenic substance that can cause ulceration and fatal poisoning.
Chromium (VI) is definitely harmful, but it generally occurs when leather is processed under improper tanning conditions, or when chrome-tanned materials are disposed of without appropriate handling or kept under high heat conditions without being regularly reviewed.
Today, chromium (III) salts are employed in around 85% of global leather production (as per 2014). Almost all leather shoes and clothing are produced using chrome-tanned material, while FOCs are gaining ground in the upholstering sector. The differences between chrome-tanned and vegetable-tanned leather are many: chrome-tanned leather is stronger, lighter, and softer, and it can be waterproofed more easily.
Unfortunately, the justified concerns about chromium (VI) have led to a general suspicion towards chrome-tanned leather, and producers are likely to pay the price. Advertising FOC products by the words “produced without chromium and pollutants” is devious, because it equates both kinds of chromium (III and VI) and associates chrome tanning with unhealthy practices. The media covering transgressions involving chromium (VI) may have caused some confusion as well, giving the impression that chromium is harmful per se.
Today, chromium tanning still dominates the market. Alternative tanning methods are spreading, but at the moment none of them seems able to replace it completely.
Consumers are growing more and more concerned about sustainability. According to this trend, the companies that fail to address the matter properly an...
Traceability could prove to be a diamond’s best friend. In January, Tiffany & Co launched its Diamond Source Initiative, a project that aims...
Last October the UK Government has demanded that British fashion retailers reveal their environmental records in order to state what kind of policies ...
The Agraloop Bio-Refinery is a new frontier in materials science. The ground-breaking technology, developed by Circular Systems S.P.C., transforms foo...
The first Italian professional education program devoted to the future professionals of the leather industry began in 2017. The vo-tech high school Ga...
Transparency is the key which enables us to realise what we are buying, and what kind of industry we are supporting with our purchases. Our choices (b...
Seven years ago Greenpeace asked fashion companies all around the world to face their environmental responsibilities and take a pledge to stop polluti...
There is always a way to reduce the carbon footprint of our everyday actions, and here at The ID Factory we love to explore (and embrace) new ones. Th...
On January 9, 2018 The Rainforest Alliance formally merged with UTZ, the largest certification program for sustainable farming of coffee, cocoa, tea, ...
The CEO Agenda 2018 is an unprecedented document that is meant to lead the fashion industry into a more sustainable reality. It sets out seven key pri...
Lately, we hear a lot about Circular Economy. What does the expression mean, and why does it arouse such a considerable interest? Here at The ID Facto...
The ID Factory has recently attended two prominent international events about manufacturing and the leather industry: Mipel and Lineapelle. We took th...
The acronym CITES is a recurring term when it comes to the manufacturing of animal products and traceability, but what does it mean? CITES is t...
Last month Kering has been named the most sustainable textile, apparel and luxury goods corporation in the world, according to the Corporate Knights...
The supply chain behind leather goods can be complex and diversified, and being aware of its stages and key phases is essential to implement traceabil...
Today’s leather industry has to handle a globalised market in which the supply chain is complex and unclear at times. Hides and skins are traded...
The Certification granted to us by Bureau Veritas is one of the accomplishments we are most proud of. Bureau Veritas is an institution based in Belgi...
The sole of the sneaker will be made with petroleum-free, non-toxic industrial-grown corn, while the body of the shoe will be made with 100 percent or...
PRIVACY POLICY - Information document Art. 13 Reg. EU 2016/679 - GDPR - Information on the processing of personal data collected from the data subject.
In compliance with the provisions of Reg. EU 2016/679 (European regulation for the protection of personal data), we provide the necessary information regarding the processing of the personal data provided. The information is not valid for other websites that may be consulted through links in the sites in the domain of the owner, which is not to be considered in any way responsible for third party websites.
This information notice is given pursuant to Art. 13 of Reg. EU 2016/679 (European Regulation for the protection of personal data) and is also inspired by the provisions of Directive 2002/58/EC, as updated by Directive 2009/136/EC concerning cookies and the provisions of the ruling of the Authority for the protection of personal data of 08.05.2014 regarding cookies.
Personal information that can be processed: “personal datum” means any piece of information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person; (C26 C27 C30).
Specific information
Specific information could be presented in the pages of the website in relation to particular services or processing of the Data provided.
Cookies
For more information on the cookies used by this website, see the following cookies policy link
1. The DATA CONTROLLER, pursuant to Art. 4 and 24 of Reg. EU 2016/679, is THE ID FACTORY S.R.L., Largo Danieli n.9, 36071, Arzignano, (VI), P.IVA 03970050245, info@theidfactory.com in the person of the legal representative pro tempore.
2. PURPOSES AND LEGAL BASIS OF PROCESSING
The personal data provided will be processed in compliance with conditions of lawfulness pursuant to Art. 6 of Reg. EU 2016/679, for the following purposes:
- navigation on this website – legitimate interest (Art. 6 paragraph 1 f)) as the legal basis of the processing;
- with prior consent and until objection to the same: for direct marketing activities of the Data Controller, product newsletters or other information about our services, market research or other sample searches and direct sales to receive - by automated means e-mails, telefaxes, messages of MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) or SMS (Short Message Service) or other types, as well as by telephone calls via operator and by post - information material, for the detection of the degree of satisfaction, promotional, commercial and advertising material or about events and initiatives, on the part of the Data Controller – consent (Art. 6 paragraph 1 a)) as the legal basis of the processing;
- to respond to specific requests for information sent spontaneously to the address: info@theidfactory.com in the contacts area of the site.
3. RECIPIENTS OR CATEGORIES OF RECIPIENTS FOR THE DATA
The personal data provided will be communicated to recipients that will process the data as Processors (Art. 28 of Reg. EU 2016/679) and/or as natural persons acting under the authority of the Controller and the Processor (Art. 29 of Reg. EU 2016/679), for the purposes listed above in point 2. Specifically the data will be communicated to: - parties providing services for the management of the information system used by THE ID FACTORY s.r.l. and of the telecommunications networks; - professional persons, offices or companies in the context of relationships of assistance and consultancy; - parties providing services for the management of the information system used by THE ID FACTORY s.r.l. and of the telecommunications networks, including e-mails, newsletters and website management; - third parties that collaborate with the Data Controller for direct marketing activities; - competent authorities for compliance with legal obligations and/or provisions of public bodies, upon request. Subjects belonging to the aforementioned categories carry out the function of Data Processor, or work completely independently as distinct Controllers of the processing. The list of Data Processors is constantly updated and available by writing to: info@theidfactory.com or to the registered office of THE ID FACTORY s.r.l.
4. DATA RETENTION PERIOD OR CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING THE PERIOD
The processing will be carried out in automated and manual forms, with methods and instruments aimed at guaranteeing maximum security and confidentiality, by parties specifically appointed to do so.
In compliance with the provisions of Art. 5 para. 1 e) of Reg. EU 2016/679, the personal data collected will be stored in a form that allows the identification of data subjects for a period of time not exceeding the achievement of the purposes for which the personal data is being processed. The retention of personal data provided depends on the purpose of the processing:
- navigation on this website (see the cookies policy at link;
- for contact request (maximum 1 year); - receiving newsletters or promotional communications in general via e-mail (maximum 24 months); timescales determined on the basis of criteria that the interested party can be informed about by writing to info@theidfactory.com at the registered office of the Controller.
5. NATURE OF THE PROVISION AND REFUSAL
Apart from what has been specified for navigation data, the user is free to provide personal data. The provision of data is optional or necessary depending on the specific purpose for which the data is processed. Failure to provide data marked with the symbol* will make it impossible to obtain what is requested or to use the services of the Data Controller.
6. RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS
You can assert your rights as expressed in Art. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 of Regulation EU 2016/679 by contacting the Data Controller or the Data Processor, by writing to the address info@theidfactory.com You have the right, at any time, to ask the Data Controller for access to your personal data, and the correction and cancellation of the same, as well as limitations on the processing. Furthermore, you have the right to object, at any time, to the processing of your data (including automated processing, e.g. profiling), as well as the portability of your data. Without prejudice to any other administrative and legal appeal, if you consider that the processing of data concerning you violates the provisions of Reg. EU 2016/679, pursuant to Art. 15 f) of the aforementioned Reg. EU 2016/679, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Authority for the protection of personal data and, with reference to Art. 6 para. 1 a) and Art. 9 para. 2 a), you have the right to revoke the consent given at any time. In the case of requesting portability of the data, the Data Controller will provide you, in a structured format, in common use and legible by automatic device, the personal data concerning you, without prejudice to paragraphs 3 and 4 of Art. 20 of Reg. UE 2016/679.
Date of update 31.01.2019
PRIVACY POLICY - Information document Art. 13 Reg. EU 2016/679 - GDPR - Information on the processing of personal data collected from the data subject.
In compliance with the provisions of Reg. EU 2016/679 (European regulation for the protection of personal data), we provide the necessary information regarding the processing of the personal data provided. The information is not valid for other websites that may be consulted through links in the sites in the domain of the owner, which is not to be considered in any way responsible for third party websites.
This information notice is given pursuant to Art. 13 of Reg. EU 2016/679 (European Regulation for the protection of personal data) and is also inspired by the provisions of Directive 2002/58/EC, as updated by Directive 2009/136/EC concerning cookies and the provisions of the ruling of the Authority for the protection of personal data of 08.05.2014 regarding cookies.
Personal information that can be processed: “personal datum” means any piece of information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person; (C26 C27 C30).
Specific information
Specific information could be presented in the pages of the website in relation to particular services or processing of the Data provided.
Cookies
For more information on the cookies used by this website, see the following cookies policy link
1. The DATA CONTROLLER, pursuant to Art. 4 and 24 of Reg. EU 2016/679, is THE ID FACTORY S.R.L., Largo Danieli n.9, 36071, Arzignano, (VI), P.IVA 03970050245, info@theidfactory.com in the person of the legal representative pro tempore.
2. PURPOSES AND LEGAL BASIS OF PROCESSING
The personal data provided will be processed in compliance with conditions of lawfulness pursuant to Art. 6 of Reg. EU 2016/679, for the following purposes:
- to respond to specific requests for information sent spontaneously to the address: info@theidfactory.com in the contacts area of the site.
3. RECIPIENTS OR CATEGORIES OF RECIPIENTS FOR THE DATA
The personal data provided will be communicated to recipients that will process the data as Processors (Art. 28 of Reg. EU 2016/679) and/or as natural persons acting under the authority of the Controller and the Processor (Art. 29 of Reg. EU 2016/679), for the purposes listed above in point 2. Specifically the data will be communicated to: - parties providing services for the management of the information system used by THE ID FACTORY s.r.l. and of the telecommunications networks; - professional persons, offices or companies in the context of relationships of assistance and consultancy; - parties providing services for the management of the information system used by THE ID FACTORY s.r.l. and of the telecommunications networks, including e-mails, newsletters and website management; - third parties that collaborate with the Data Controller for direct marketing activities; - competent authorities for compliance with legal obligations and/or provisions of public bodies, upon request. Subjects belonging to the aforementioned categories carry out the function of Data Processor, or work completely independently as distinct Controllers of the processing. The list of Data Processors is constantly updated and available by writing to: info@theidfactory.com or to the registered office of THE ID FACTORY s.r.l.
4. DATA RETENTION PERIOD OR CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING THE PERIOD
The processing will be carried out in automated and manual forms, with methods and instruments aimed at guaranteeing maximum security and confidentiality, by parties specifically appointed to do so.
In compliance with the provisions of Art. 5 para. 1 e) of Reg. EU 2016/679, the personal data collected will be stored in a form that allows the identification of data subjects for a period of time not exceeding the achievement of the purposes for which the personal data is being processed. The retention of personal data provided depends on the purpose of the processing:
- for contact request (maximum 1 year); timescales determined on the basis of criteria that the interested party can be informed about by writing to info@theidfactory.com at the registered office of the Controller.
5. NATURE OF THE PROVISION AND REFUSAL
Apart from what has been specified for navigation data, the user is free to provide personal data. The provision of data is optional or necessary depending on the specific purpose for which the data is processed. Failure to provide data marked with the symbol* will make it impossible to obtain what is requested or to use the services of the Data Controller.
6. RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS
You can assert your rights as expressed in Art. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 of Regulation EU 2016/679 by contacting the Data Controller or the Data Processor, by writing to the address info@theidfactory.com You have the right, at any time, to ask the Data Controller for access to your personal data, and the correction and cancellation of the same, as well as limitations on the processing. Furthermore, you have the right to object, at any time, to the processing of your data (including automated processing, e.g. profiling), as well as the portability of your data. Without prejudice to any other administrative and legal appeal, if you consider that the processing of data concerning you violates the provisions of Reg. EU 2016/679, pursuant to Art. 15 f) of the aforementioned Reg. EU 2016/679, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Authority for the protection of personal data and, with reference to Art. 6 para. 1 a) and Art. 9 para. 2 a), you have the right to revoke the consent given at any time. In the case of requesting portability of the data, the Data Controller will provide you, in a structured format, in common use and legible by automatic device, the personal data concerning you, without prejudice to paragraphs 3 and 4 of Art. 20 of Reg. UE 2016/679.
Date of update 31.01.2019
PRIVACY POLICY - Information document Art. 13 Reg. EU 2016/679 - GDPR - Information on the processing of personal data collected from the data subject.
In compliance with the provisions of Reg. EU 2016/679 (European regulation for the protection of personal data), we provide the necessary information regarding the processing of the personal data provided. The information is not valid for other websites that may be consulted through links in the sites in the domain of the owner, which is not to be considered in any way responsible for third party websites.
This information notice is given pursuant to Art. 13 of Reg. EU 2016/679 (European Regulation for the protection of personal data) and is also inspired by the provisions of Directive 2002/58/EC, as updated by Directive 2009/136/EC concerning cookies and the provisions of the ruling of the Authority for the protection of personal data of 08.05.2014 regarding cookies.
Personal information that can be processed: “personal datum” means any piece of information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person; (C26 C27 C30).
Specific information
Specific information could be presented in the pages of the website in relation to particular services or processing of the Data provided.
Cookies
For more information on the cookies used by this website, see the following cookies policy link
1. The DATA CONTROLLER, pursuant to Art. 4 and 24 of Reg. EU 2016/679, is THE ID FACTORY S.R.L., Largo Danieli n.9, 36071, Arzignano, (VI), P.IVA 03970050245, info@theidfactory.com in the person of the legal representative pro tempore.
2. PURPOSES AND LEGAL BASIS OF PROCESSING
The personal data provided will be processed in compliance with conditions of lawfulness pursuant to Art. 6 of Reg. EU 2016/679, for the following purposes:
- with prior consent and until objection to the same: for direct marketing activities of the Data Controller, product newsletters or other information about our services, market research or other sample searches and direct sales to receive - by automated means e-mails, telefaxes, messages of MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) or SMS (Short Message Service) or other types, as well as by telephone calls via operator and by post - information material, for the detection of the degree of satisfaction, promotional, commercial and advertising material or about events and initiatives, on the part of the Data Controller – consent (Art. 6 paragraph 1 a)) as the legal basis of the processing.
3. RECIPIENTS OR CATEGORIES OF RECIPIENTS FOR THE DATA
The personal data provided will be communicated to recipients that will process the data as Processors (Art. 28 of Reg. EU 2016/679) and/or as natural persons acting under the authority of the Controller and the Processor (Art. 29 of Reg. EU 2016/679), for the purposes listed above in point 2. Specifically the data will be communicated to: - parties providing services for the management of the information system used by THE ID FACTORY s.r.l. and of the telecommunications networks; - professional persons, offices or companies in the context of relationships of assistance and consultancy; - parties providing services for the management of the information system used by THE ID FACTORY s.r.l. and of the telecommunications networks, including e-mails, newsletters and website management; - third parties that collaborate with the Data Controller for direct marketing activities; - competent authorities for compliance with legal obligations and/or provisions of public bodies, upon request. Subjects belonging to the aforementioned categories carry out the function of Data Processor, or work completely independently as distinct Controllers of the processing. The list of Data Processors is constantly updated and available by writing to: info@theidfactory.com or to the registered office of THE ID FACTORY s.r.l.
4. DATA RETENTION PERIOD OR CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING THE PERIOD
The processing will be carried out in automated and manual forms, with methods and instruments aimed at guaranteeing maximum security and confidentiality, by parties specifically appointed to do so.
In compliance with the provisions of Art. 5 para. 1 e) of Reg. EU 2016/679, the personal data collected will be stored in a form that allows the identification of data subjects for a period of time not exceeding the achievement of the purposes for which the personal data is being processed. The retention of personal data provided depends on the purpose of the processing:
- for contact request (maximum 1 year); timescales determined on the basis of criteria that the interested party can be informed about by writing to info@theidfactory.com at the registered office of the Controller.
5. NATURE OF THE PROVISION AND REFUSAL
Apart from what has been specified for navigation data, the user is free to provide personal data. The provision of data is optional or necessary depending on the specific purpose for which the data is processed. Failure to provide data marked with the symbol* will make it impossible to obtain what is requested or to use the services of the Data Controller.
6. RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS
You can assert your rights as expressed in Art. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 of Regulation EU 2016/679 by contacting the Data Controller or the Data Processor, by writing to the address info@theidfactory.com You have the right, at any time, to ask the Data Controller for access to your personal data, and the correction and cancellation of the same, as well as limitations on the processing. Furthermore, you have the right to object, at any time, to the processing of your data (including automated processing, e.g. profiling), as well as the portability of your data. Without prejudice to any other administrative and legal appeal, if you consider that the processing of data concerning you violates the provisions of Reg. EU 2016/679, pursuant to Art. 15 f) of the aforementioned Reg. EU 2016/679, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Authority for the protection of personal data and, with reference to Art. 6 para. 1 a) and Art. 9 para. 2 a), you have the right to revoke the consent given at any time. In the case of requesting portability of the data, the Data Controller will provide you, in a structured format, in common use and legible by automatic device, the personal data concerning you, without prejudice to paragraphs 3 and 4 of Art. 20 of Reg. UE 2016/679.
Date of update 31.01.2019
Cookies Policy of the website www.theidfactory.com
The software applications used to run this website can contain “cookie” technology. Cookies are mainly used to help users navigate their websites efficiently. Cookies may provide information about website navigation and enable the provision of certain services that require the identification of the user path profile through the navigation pages on the Website. Regardless of whether or not cookies are present, whenever you access the portal, the type of browser, the operating system (e.g. Microsoft, Apple, Android, Linux), the host and URL of the visitor as well as the data on the requested page are recorded. The User may set his browser to warn of the presence of cookies, allowing the user to decide whether to accept the cookie or disable it. More details about cookies can be found on the websites of each browser provider.
What are cookies?
Cookies are strings of small text files stored on the user’s computer when accessing particular internet pages. On most browsers cookies are enabled; below is useful information for changing the cookie settings on the browser. Cookies are not harmful to the device. The cookies we generate do not store the personal identification details of users, but only use the information to enhance usability of the website. For example, they are useful to identify and resolve errors. Further information concerning cookies is available at: www.allaboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.eu.
Cookies can have various functions, such as to enable efficient browsing between the various pages and provide an improved overall browsing experience for the user. The Data Controller shall, subject to the user’s consent, be entitled to use cookies where permitted by applicable laws and regulations, in order to facilitate browsing of this website and personalise the information which appears. Moreover, the Data Controller shall be entitled to adopt similar systems to gather information on the website users, such as on the type of internet browser or operating system used for statistical or security purposes.
Types of cookies
There are two types of cookies “session cookies” and “persistent cookies”: once downloaded, the first type is deleted from the cache when the user closes the Browser; whereas, the second type are stored until they expire or are deleted. The session cookies used are only intended to analyse Internet traffic data and facilitate access to the services offered by the website for users. Session cookies are mainly used for login, authorisation and browsing the services accessible via registration. Most browsers are set to accept cookies. Alternatively, it shall be possible to select the appropriate computer settings to block cookies or to post a notice when cookies are stored. Where the user blocks cookies, it is likely that certain site features will not work properly and some services will not be available. The use of session cookies is strictly limited to the transmission of session identification details, required to allow safe and efficient browsing of the website. This data is technical in nature, has temporary validity and is not stored with the purpose of identifying users; however, because of how they function and in combination with other data held by others (for example, the Internet service provider of the Data Subject), they could allow identification. The first type of Cookies are only legible by the domain which created them.
How can I disable cookies?
Most browsers accept cookies automatically; however, you could decide to block them. A user not wanting the computer to receive and store cookies, can alter the browser security settings (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari etc…). There are various methods for managing cookies and other tracking technologies. By altering the browser settings, it shall be possible to accept or refuse cookies or choose to receive a notice before accepting a cookie sent by the Websites accessed. It is also possible to delete all cookies stored in your browser’s cookie cache. Every browser has different procedures for managing the settings.
Kindly click on one of the following links to obtain specific instructions:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Click the 'Instruments' tab in upper right hand corner and select ‘Internet options’. Select 'Privacy' in the pop-up window. From here you can manage your cookie settings or via the link http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/block-or-allow-cookies
Google Chrome
Click the spanner in the upper right hand corner and select ‘Settings. Then click on ‘Show advanced settings’ (“Under the hood'”) and change the 'Privacy' settings. From here you can manage your cookie settings or via the link:
https://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647&p=cpn_cookies
Mozilla Firefox
From the drop down menu in the upper left hand corner select 'Options'. Select 'Privacy' in the pop-up window. From here you can manage your cookie settings or via the link
http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Enabling%20and%20disabling%20cookies
Apple Safari
Select 'Preferences' from the settings drop down menu in the upper right hand corner. Click on 'Security'. From here you can manage your cookie settings or via the link http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Safari/5.0/en/9277.html. If none of the above-indicated browsers are used, select “cookie” in the relative help section to discover where to find the cookie directory.
To deactivate analytic cookies and prevent Google Analytics from collecting navigation data, download the browser add-on for deactivation of Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Third party instruments used on this website consist in: Google Analytics (provided by: Google Inc. 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway - Mountain View CA 94043, USA).
Third Party Cookies.
Third party cookies are created and legible from external domains. The software used creates a cookie which generates statistical information on use. The data generated by this cookie is stored at Google Inc.
For the functioning of cookies in Google Analytics, read the official documentation provided by Google at url:
http://code.google.com/apis/analytics/docs/concepts/gaConceptsCookies.html
Information on Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer to help the website analyse how visitors use the site. The information generated by the cookie about the use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating the use of the website by the User, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate the User’s IP address with any other data held by Google. The User may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on his browser, however this may impair use of the full functionality of this website. By using this website, the User consents to the processing of his data by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. Useful addresses for a better understanding of the privacy policy
Google Analytics:- http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/it.html
- http://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html.
Any requests on the processing of this data should be made to the Data Controller (Google Inc.)