Cookie Policy

Last updated: 22 July 2026

This Cookie Policy describes the use of cookies and similar technologies on the Donatello 1978 website, operated by:

Calzaturificio Romit S.p.A.
Via delle Fontanelle 13
63812 Montegranaro (FM), Italy
VAT No. 01218910444
Email: info@donatello1978.com

Calzaturificio Romit S.p.A. is the Data Controller of personal data processed through the website, within the limits and in accordance with the methods described in this Cookie Policy and in our Privacy Policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites may store on a user's device while browsing.

Cookies and similar technologies may be used to ensure the proper functioning of the website, remember user preferences, analyse how the website is used and, subject to consent where required, measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and display more relevant content and advertisements.

2. Types of cookies we use

The website may use the following categories of cookies and similar technologies.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and for providing services requested by the user.

They may be used, for example, to:

  • maintain browsing sessions;
  • manage the shopping cart and checkout;
  • allow access to customer accounts;
  • remember certain settings and preferences;
  • ensure website security;
  • prevent fraud and unauthorised access;
  • store cookie consent preferences.

These cookies do not require prior user consent when they are strictly necessary to provide the requested service.

Analytics and measurement cookies

Subject to user consent where required by applicable law, we may use analytics technologies to understand how the website is used.

This information may include, for example, pages visited, session duration, traffic sources, interactions with the website, and information about the device and browser used.

In particular, we use Google Analytics to obtain statistics and information about website usage and to improve its content, performance and browsing experience.

Advertising and marketing cookies

Subject to user consent, we may use cookies, pixels and similar technologies to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and provide more relevant advertising.

The website uses or may use technologies provided by:

Google, including measurement and advertising tools associated with Google Ads and related tags/pixels, to measure conversions and campaign performance and, where permitted, create audiences and personalise advertising.

Meta, including the Meta Pixel, to measure actions taken by users after viewing or interacting with advertising campaigns on Meta platforms and, subject to consent, for measurement, remarketing and advertising personalisation purposes.

The use of these non-essential technologies is subject to user consent where required by applicable law.

3. Shopify

The Donatello 1978 website is built and operated using the Shopify platform.

Shopify may use cookies and similar technologies necessary to provide features such as browsing, customer accounts, shopping cart, checkout, security, order processing and privacy preference management.

Shopify may also process certain information relating to the use of the website in accordance with its own privacy policies.

Our relationship with Shopify and the possible transfer of data to other countries are further described in our Privacy Policy.

4. Newsletter and marketing communications

Users may choose to subscribe to the Donatello 1978 newsletter by providing their email address and any other information requested.

The data provided when subscribing to the newsletter is used to send commercial, promotional and informational communications in accordance with the conditions presented at the time of subscription.

Users may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the communications received.

5. Customer accounts and purchases

Creating an account or placing an order may involve the processing of information such as:

name and surname, email address, telephone number, shipping and billing address, account information, order information and transaction details.

These processing activities do not necessarily depend on the use of marketing cookies and are described in greater detail in our Privacy Policy.

6. Consent management

When required, users visiting the website are presented with a cookie banner through which they can:

accept optional cookies and technologies;

decline non-essential cookies;

or manage their preferences, selecting the categories they wish to allow.

Refusing non-essential cookies does not prevent users from accessing the essential features of the website.

Consent previously provided may subsequently be changed or withdrawn through the cookie preference management tool available on the website.

7. Cookie duration

The duration of cookies varies depending on their purpose.

Some cookies are deleted at the end of the browsing session, while others may remain stored for a longer period.

The actual duration of third-party cookies may also be determined by the relevant providers and may change over time.

8. Third-party services and providers

The use of certain tools may involve sharing information with technology providers and service partners, including, depending on the services actually used:

Shopify, for the e-commerce platform and related services;

Google, for analytics, measurement and advertising services;

Meta, for measurement, advertising and Meta Pixel services;

and any additional providers required for the operation and management of the website.

These parties may process data in accordance with their respective privacy policies and, depending on the service provided, may act as data processors or independent data controllers.

9. International data transfers

The use of international technology providers may involve the processing of personal data outside the European Economic Area.

Where necessary, such transfers are carried out on the basis of mechanisms provided for under applicable data protection legislation, including adequacy decisions and Standard Contractual Clauses.

Further information about international data transfers is available in our Privacy Policy.

10. How to change your preferences

Users may change their cookie preferences through the “Manage preferences” tool available on the website.

Users may also configure their browser to block or delete cookies. However, disabling strictly necessary cookies through browser settings may affect the proper functioning of certain website features.

11. Data subject rights

Where provided for by applicable law, users may exercise their rights regarding their personal data, including the rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, objection, data portability and withdrawal of consent.

For further information about the processing of personal data and how to exercise these rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes to the services we use, technologies implemented or applicable laws and regulations.

The updated version will be published on this page together with the date of the latest update.

13. Contact us

For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:

Calzaturificio Romit S.p.A.
Via delle Fontanelle 13
63812 Montegranaro (FM), Italy
VAT No. 01218910444
Email: info@donatello1978.com