Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar tracking technologies · Last updated 15 January 2026
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1What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us recognise your browser, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our Platform. Cookies are widely used across the internet to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site operators. Some cookies are essential for the website to function; others help us improve your experience or deliver relevant content. This policy explains the types of cookies we use, their purpose, and how you can manage them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we handle personal data.
2Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Platform and cannot be disabled without severely impacting functionality. They enable core features such as secure login and authentication, session management across pages, booking form progression and saved state, cookie consent preferences, load balancing and security protections, and language and currency preferences. Without these cookies, services you have requested, such as completing a reservation or accessing your account, cannot be provided. Essential cookies do not collect personal data for marketing purposes. Most essential cookies are session cookies that are automatically deleted when you close your browser; a small number persist for a fixed period to remember your preferences between visits.
3Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use performance cookies to collect anonymised data about how visitors use our Platform. This includes which pages are visited most frequently, the time spent on each page, the path users take through the booking process, any error messages encountered, the device type, screen resolution, and browser used, and the referring website or search term that led you to us. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. We use this information to improve site performance, identify navigation issues, optimise the booking experience, and understand which content resonates with our audience. These cookies are set only with your consent and can be disabled at any time through our cookie consent banner without affecting core Platform functionality.
4Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. These cookies track your browsing activity across sites and are used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, limit the number of times you see a specific advertisement, and deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. We do not set marketing cookies without your explicit consent. Declining marketing cookies does not affect your ability to use the Platform or complete a reservation. If you have previously consented to marketing cookies and wish to withdraw consent, you can do so at any time through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings.
5Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Platform to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalised features. These may include remembering your preferred region or language, maintaining your recently viewed properties list, pre-filling search forms with your previous criteria, remembering display preferences such as map view or list view, and storing accessibility settings you have configured. While not strictly essential, these cookies significantly improve your browsing experience. They are set only with your consent and can be disabled, though doing so may result in a less personalised experience. Functional cookies typically persist for 30 days to 12 months, depending on their purpose.
6Third-Party Cookies
Certain features on our Platform, such as embedded maps, social media sharing buttons, payment processing, and video content, may set cookies from third-party services. These third parties may include Google (Maps, Analytics, reCAPTCHA), Stripe (payment processing), Meta and Instagram (social features and advertising), and video hosting providers. These cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of those third parties and are outside our direct control. We review our third-party integrations regularly to ensure they meet our data protection standards and contractual requirements. A complete list of third-party cookies and their purposes is available in our cookie consent settings, and we update this list whenever our third-party integrations change.
7Local Storage & Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other local storage technologies such as HTML5 local storage, session storage, and IndexedDB to store data on your device. These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies but may store larger amounts of data and have different expiration behaviours. Local storage is used primarily for caching property data to improve page load times, storing your booking draft if you navigate away from the booking form, and maintaining your session state across browser tabs. Like cookies, these technologies are subject to your consent where they are not strictly essential for Platform functionality. You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or settings.
8Cookie Duration & Lifespan
The cookies we use fall into two categories based on their lifespan. Session cookies exist only for the duration of your browsing session and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. These are primarily used for essential functions such as maintaining your login state and booking form progress. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period after your browser is closed. Their duration varies: consent cookies persist for 12 months so we do not ask for your preferences on every visit; analytics cookies typically persist for up to 26 months; functional cookies persist for 30 days to 12 months depending on their purpose; and marketing cookies typically persist for up to 13 months. You can delete persistent cookies at any time through your browser settings.
9Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. However, Sassi Villas respects DNT signals where technically feasible. When we detect a DNT signal, we will not set non-essential cookies unless you have explicitly provided consent through our cookie banner. Regardless of DNT settings, we will always honour your preferences as set through our cookie consent mechanism, which provides more granular control over the types of cookies you accept.
10Managing Your Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through several methods. Our cookie consent banner is displayed on your first visit and can be re-accessed at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer; it allows you to enable or disable each category of non-essential cookies individually. Your browser settings allow you to block or delete cookies; most browsers provide options in their privacy or security settings, and you can find instructions for specific browsers on their respective support pages. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For mobile devices, your operating system settings may offer options to limit ad tracking. Changes to your cookie preferences take effect immediately but do not affect data already collected under your prior consent.
11Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, our technology, legal requirements, or our business operations. Any material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on the Platform and, where required, by requesting your consent again for any new categories of cookies. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this document indicates the most recent revision. If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at support@sassivillas.com.
If you have questions about this document, please contact our team at support@sassivillas.com. This document is provided in English for convenience. In the event of a conflict between the English and Italian versions, the Italian version shall prevail.