Cookie Policy
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Last updated: 07/07/2026
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The Portofino Keys website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the correct functioning of its processes and to improve the experience of using its online services. This policy provides detailed information about the use of cookies, how they are used on the website, and how to manage them.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files (letters and/or numbers) that allow a web server to store information on the client (the browser) for reuse during the same visit to the website (session cookies) or on subsequent visits, even days later (persistent cookies). Depending on the user's preferences, cookies are stored by the individual browser on the specific device used (computer, tablet, smartphone).
2. Types of cookies used
Based on their characteristics and use, cookies can be grouped into the following categories:
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A. Technical and Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and for your security. They cannot be disabled, as the website would stop working correctly.
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XSRF-TOKEN (Provider: Wix): A fundamental security cookie that helps prevent "Cross-Site Request Forgery" attacks. It expires at the end of the browsing session.
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hs (Provider: Wix): Used for security purposes and to ensure that your browsing session remains intact and protected. It expires at the end of the session.
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consent-policy (Provider: Wix): This cookie remembers whether or not you have accepted the use of cookies, so that the banner is not shown to you on every click. It lasts for 12 months.
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server-session-bind (Provider: Wix): A technical cookie necessary to correctly connect your browser to the server hosting the website, ensuring stability during browsing. It expires at the end of the session.
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svSession (Provider: Wix): This cookie identifies unique visitors and tracks the duration and path of the browsing session. It is a persistent cookie lasting 2 years.
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B. Functionality and Analytics Cookies
We use these tools to understand how users interact with the website and to provide a smoother experience.
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bSession (Provider: Wix): Used to measure system efficiency and the website's technical performance (loading speed). It has a short duration of 30 minutes.
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C. Third-Party Cookies (Google Maps Widget)
Our website incorporates content from external providers, which may set their own cookies on your device:
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Google Maps: To display the interactive map on the contact page, Google may set cookies to remember your preferences (such as zoom level or language) and to monitor usage of the service. Data collected in this way is managed directly by Google in accordance with its own Cookie Policy.
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3. Managing Your Consent
On first accessing the website, users are shown a Cookie Banner, which allows you to:
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Accept all cookies.
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Reject non-essential cookies (analytics or third-party).
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Customise your choices.
Consent may be withdrawn or changed at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon in the website's footer.
4. How to disable cookies via your browser
You may decide whether or not to accept cookies using your browser's settings.
Please note: fully or partially disabling technical cookies may affect your ability to use the website's features.
5. Data Controller
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Company Name: Portofino Vip sas di Simone Bafico & C.
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Registered Office: Via San Benedetto 70/4 - 16035 Rapallo (GE), Italy
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VAT/Tax ID: IT02654880992
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Contact Email: portofinovipapt@gmail.com
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Certified Email (PEC): portofinovipsas@pec.it
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Company Registration Number (REA GE): 502193