COOKIE POLICY

and other tracking technologies

1. Introduction

The purpose of this Cookie Policy is to inform users about the use of cookies and other tracking technologies when browsing the website accessible at the following address:

https://vsl3pharma.com

hereinafter referred to as the “Site”.

The Site is administered by:

ACTIAL FARMACEUTICA SRL
VAT No.: IT14019081000
Registered office: Viale Shakespeare, 47, 00144 Rome, Italy
Email: info@vsl3pharma.com
Telephone: +39 06 54211033

2. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file that may be stored on the user’s device, such as a computer, tablet or smartphone, when visiting a website.

Cookies and other tracking technologies may, depending on the circumstances, enable the proper functioning of the website, improve the browsing experience, measure audience traffic, remember preferences or, where applicable, display personalised content.

3. Types of cookies used

The Site may use the following categories of cookies and tracking technologies.

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are necessary for the technical operation of the Site, its display, its security and access to essential features.

They do not require the user’s prior consent.

3.2 Audience measurement cookies

Where these cookies do not meet the exemption conditions provided for by the applicable legislation, they are placed only after the user’s prior consent.

3.3 Third-party cookies

As the Site is built using Google Sites, certain cookies or tracking technologies may be placed or read by Google in connection with the provision, security, hosting and technical operation of the service.

Where the Site contains third-party services or content, such as Google Analytics, embedded videos, maps, forms or other external tools, those third parties may also place or read cookies or tracking technologies in accordance with their own policies.

3.4 Marketing or profiling cookies

As of the date of this Policy, the Site is not intended to use marketing or profiling cookies.

Should such cookies or tracking technologies be used in the future, they would be placed only after the user’s prior consent.

4.Purposes for using cookies

Cookies and tracking technologies may be used for the following purposes:

  • to enable the display and proper functioning of the Site;
  • to ensure the technical security of the Site;
  • to facilitate user navigation;
  • to obtain statistics on Site traffic and usage, where audience measurement tools are used;
  • to manage, where applicable, the user’s cookie preferences;
  • to provide the technical services necessary for the operation of the Site 

5. Legal basis

    Strictly necessary cookies are used on the basis of ACTIAL FARMACEUTICA SRL’s legitimate interest in ensuring the operation, security and accessibility of the Site.

    Audience measurement, marketing, profiling cookies or any other tracking technologies that are not strictly necessary are used only on the basis of the user’s prior consent, where such consent is required by the applicable legislation.

    The user may accept, refuse or change their choices regarding cookies subject to consent at any time.

    6. Consent management

    During their first visit to the Site, where cookies subject to consent are used, the user may be invited to accept, refuse or customise their choices.

    The user must be able to refuse cookies subject to consent as easily as they can accept them.

    The absence of a choice by the user does not constitute consent.

    The user may change their preferences at any time through the cookie management link or tool available on the Site, where cookies subject to consent are used.

    7. List of cookies

    The list of cookies actually used on the Site must be established on the basis of a technical review of the published Site.

    For guidance purposes, the Site may use the following cookies or tracking technologies, depending on the features actually enabled:

     

    The below list details the cookies used in our website.

    Cookie Description
    __cf_bm This cookie, set by Cloudflare, is used to support Cloudflare Bot Management.
    _ga The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also tracks site usage for the site analytics report. The cookie stores the information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors. Third parts. For more information consult https://policies.google.com/privacy
    _ga_* Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views.
    _gat_gtag_UA_* Google Analytics sets this cookie to store a unique user ID.
    _gat_gtag_UA_140919107_1 Set by Google to distinguish users. Third parts. For more information consult https://policies.google.com/privacy
    _gid Installed by Google Analytics, the _gid cookie stores information about how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytical report of website performance. Some of the data that is collected includes the number of visitors, their origin, and the pages they visit anonymously. Third parts. For more information consult https://policies.google.com/privacy
    COMPASS The COMPASS cookie is used by Yahoo to deliver targeted advertising based on user’s online behavior.
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytical-cookies CookieYes set this cookie to store the user consent for the cookies in the category Analytics.
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics This cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user’s consent for cookies in the “Analytics” category.
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary This cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Cookies are used to store user consent for cookies in the “Required” category.
    CookieLawInfoConsent This cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user’s consent for cookies in the “Analytical” category.
    CookieLawInfoConsent CookieYes sets this cookie to record the default button state of the corresponding category and the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.
    NID Google sets the cookie for advertising purposes; to limit the number of times the user sees an ad, to unwanted mute ads, and to measure the effectiveness of ads.
    rc::a This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks.
    rc::c This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks.
    S Used by Yahoo to provide ads, content or analytics.
    viewed_cookie_policy This cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plug-in and is used to store whether or not the user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

     

     Cookies related to consent management plugins, such as CookieLawInfoConsent, cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics, cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary or viewed_cookie_policy, are not mentioned in this Policy because they should only be listed if they are actually present on the Site.

    8. How can I give or withdraw my consent?

    During your first visit to the landing page, a cookie banner will be displayed. From this banner, you will be able to:

    • Accept all cookies.
    • Refuse all non-essential cookies, while keeping only technical cookies.
    • Customise your choices.

    You may modify or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking on the “Manage cookies” link in the footer of the landing page.

    9. How to disable cookies through the browser

    You may configure your browser to block the installation of cookies. Below you will find links to the instructions for the main browsers:

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Safari (Mac/iPhone)
    • Microsoft Edge

    10. Browser settings

      The user may also configure their browser to block, delete or be informed of the installation of cookies.

      The methods for managing cookies vary depending on the browser used. The user is invited to consult the help sections of their browser for further information.

      However, disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of the Site or limit access to certain features.

      11.Transfer of data outside the European Economic Area

      Where cookies or tracking technologies provided by third parties, in particular Google, are used, certain data may be transferred to countries located outside the European Economic Area.

      In this case, ACTIAL FARMACEUTICA SRL ensures that appropriate safeguards are put in place in accordance with Articles 44 and following of the GDPR, including an adequacy decision by the European Commission, Standard Contractual Clauses or any other transfer mechanism recognised by the applicable legislation.

      12. Rights of data subjects

      Within the limits provided for by the applicable legislation, the user may exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection and, where applicable, data portability.

      To exercise their rights or for any question relating to the processing of personal data, the user may contact:

      ACTIAL FARMACEUTICA SRL
      Viale Shakespeare, 47
      00144 Rome, Italy
      Email: info@vsl3pharma.com

      The user also has the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority, in particular with the Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL), where applicable, or with the Italian Data Protection Authority.

      13. Updates to this Policy

      ACTIAL FARMACEUTICA SRL reserves the right to amend or update this Cookie Policy, in particular in the event of changes to the cookies used, the features of the Site or the applicable legislation.

      Last updated: 13/07/2026