Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy is issued pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy) and the Ruling of the Italian Data Protection Authority of 8 May 2014 on cookies.
1. Data Controller
Salvatore Sambito
Via Sipione 62
Rosolini (SR), Italy
Email: dream@buyastar.eu
Website: https://buyastar.eu
2. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that websites save on the user's device (PC, smartphone, tablet) during browsing. They are used to make the site work correctly, remember the user's preferences and collect statistical information about how the site is used.
In addition to traditional cookies, this policy also applies to similar tracking technologies such as pixels, web beacons, tags and local identifiers (localStorage), collectively referred to as "cookies" in this document.
3. Types of cookies used
3.1 Technical cookies — strictly necessary
These cookies are essential to the correct functioning of the site. They do not require the user's consent and cannot be disabled without compromising the usability of the site.
| Name / Category | Purpose | Duration | Third party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Keep the session active while browsing | Session (deleted when the browser is closed) | No |
| Preference cookies | Store the user's choices (e.g. language) | Up to 12 months | No |
| Cart / checkout cookies | Keep order data during the purchase process | Session | No |
| Consent banner cookies | Record the preferences expressed on the cookie banner | 12 months | No |
Legal basis: legitimate interest of the Controller (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
3.2 Analytics cookies
These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous information about how the site is used. The goal is to improve the site's performance and experience.
Tool used: [e.g. Google Analytics 4 / Plausible Analytics / Matomo]
| Category | Purpose | Typical duration | Third party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic analysis | Visit counts, most visited pages, traffic sources | From 30 days to 13 months | Yes — see §4 |
| Behaviour analysis | Navigation flow, session time | From session to 13 months | Yes — see §4 |
Legal basis: user consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). Activated only after explicit consent via the cookie banner.
3.3 Third-party cookies — payments
During the checkout process, the site relies on payment providers that may set their own technical cookies necessary to process the transaction.
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy notice |
|---|---|---|
| [e.g. Stripe] | Payment processing, fraud prevention | stripe.com/privacy |
| [e.g. PayPal] | Payment processing, authentication | paypal.com/privacy |
3.4 Marketing and profiling cookies
At present, buyastar.eu does not use third-party marketing, profiling or retargeting cookies. Should any be introduced in the future, this policy will be updated and users will be asked for new specific consent.
4. Third-party cookies — summary
| Provider | Category | Country | Privacy notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| [e.g. Google LLC] | Analytics | USA (EU–US Data Privacy Framework) | policies.google.com/privacy |
| [e.g. Stripe Inc.] | Payments | USA (EU–US Data Privacy Framework) | stripe.com/privacy |
| Hostinger International Ltd. | Technical (hosting) | EU / USA | hostinger.com/privacy-policy |
5. Consent and preference management
5.1 Cookie banner
On first access to the site, the user sees a cookie banner that allows them to accept all cookies, refuse the non-essential ones, or customise by category.
5.2 How to change or withdraw consent
- By clicking on "Manage cookie preferences" in the site footer
- Through the settings of your browser (see §5.3)
5.3 Browser settings
5.4 Specific opt-outs
- Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6. Retention period
Data collected through analytics cookies is retained for a maximum of 13 months from collection, in line with the recommendations of the Italian Data Protection Authority.
7. Updates
The current version is always available at: https://buyastar.eu/cookie-policy
8. Contact
Salvatore Sambito
Email: dream@buyastar.eu
Website: https://buyastar.eu
Complaints: www.garanteprivacy.it
This Cookie Policy is a starting document. Review by a legal professional and the implementation of a technically compliant CMP are recommended before final publication.