Introduction
We are committed to being transparent with our users about how we collect and process their data. We are Hippo SRL, Via Galileo Galilei 10, 05100 Terni, Italy and we own this website. This Cookie Policy is intended to clarify to users of the website (“you”) how, when, and why we use cookies on this website.
Any visits to our website generate deployment of cookies from us. If the cookies that we use are not strictly necessary for the provision of this website, we will ask for your consent to the use of cookies when you first visit our website. We use cookies on our website because we want all visitors to the website to have the best possible experience. The information provided via cookies makes it possible to optimize your experience on our website and to make some technical functions work.
Cookies do not usually contain information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. You can find out more about what personal data is processed about our users in our Privacy Policy.
About Cookies
Cookies are small files that are placed on your device by websites you visit. They enable the website to remember your actions and preferences over some time, so you do not have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another. The use of cookies helps you navigate efficiently between pages, remember your preferences, and otherwise improve your browsing experience.
Other technologies, including the data we store in your web browser or on your device, identifiers associated with your device, and other software are used for similar purposes. In this policy, we refer to all of these technologies as “cookies”.
Cookies can be classified in different ways. In terms of their lifespan, they are either session cookies (cookies that are deleted when the user closes the browser and therefore last as long as the session) or persistent cookies (which remain on the user’s computer/device for a certain period of time). In terms of the domain to which they belong, cookies are either first-party cookies (set by the web server of the visited site and belonging to the same domain) or third-party cookies (cookies stored by a domain other than that of the visited site). In terms of where the cookies are stored, there are browser cookies (which are stored in the user’s browser) and flash cookies (locally shared objects that are stored outside the browser and can be accessed by multiple browsers on the same computer).
If you would like to find out more about cookies, we advise you to read more here.
The cookies we use and their purposes
We use different types of cookies as explained above. A detailed description of our cookies, their functions, and sources can be found in the following sections.
Necessary cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function effectively. They help to make the website usable by enabling basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. These types of cookies can be used to protect and speed up our website by automatically optimizing the delivery of our content. This way you get the fastest page load times and the best performance. Also, essential cookies can be used for security purposes and to identify our trusted visitors. They can filter out bots and distinguish them from legitimate users to prevent any form of spam activity on our website.
These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and they are always active. If you set your browser to block or warn you about these cookies, please note that some parts of the website may no longer work.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
| soa-consent | 6 months | SOA - Hippo the Contest sets this cookie to remember users' consent preferences so that their preferences are respected on subsequent visits to this site. It does not collect or store any personal information about the site visitors. |
| soa_htc_session | Session | Site data management. |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Session | (Cross-Site Request Forgery token) is a security measure used to protect web applications from CSRF attacks by validating user requests. |
Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use various analytics cookies to analyze information about how our website is used. Analytics cookies can process information about the number of visitors to the website, the origin of visitors to the website, the pages visited, scrolling activity, downloads, user agent information, time spent on the website, and the approximate geographic location of the device you use to access our website. We use this information to compile reports that help us to improve the website. The reports may be presented visually through heat maps and anonymized screen recordings. All data that we process using this type of cookies are presented in aggregated form and/or pseudonymized.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
| _ga_* | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views. |
| _ga | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Google Analytics sets this cookie to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and track site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognise unique visitors. |
Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors on various websites. The aim is to display advertising that is relevant and appealing to the individual user. These cookies are used to personalize the way we communicate with you and help us identify your personal preferences for certain content, which we can then use to deliver advertising material that matches your preferences. Please note that we may use marketing cookies from other companies. For example, third-party cookies may be placed by our partners to advertise their products.
We encourage you to visit http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ for more information about the types of advertising that may be used in connection with marketing activities and the choices available to you regarding the use of personal data.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
| NID | 6 months | 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. |
Changing cookie settings
You can disable tracking by some of the third-party providers we use by following the instructions they provide:
With most web browsers, you can manage most cookies via the browser settings. Please bear in mind that if you restrict the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience because (among other things) it will no longer be tailored to you.
If you still do not wish to receive cookies from our website, you can change the settings of your browser on the device you use to access our services. Below you will find brief instructions on how to disable cookies in the most popular internet browsers. Please access the instructions at the following links and read them carefully:
Please note that changing your browser settings will not remove Flash cookies. If you wish to deactivate Flash cookies, you will find the relevant instructions here. If you disable Flash cookies, you will not have access to many features that make your experience more efficient, and some of our services will not function properly.
End Notes
It may be necessary to amend this Cookie Policy due to changing technical and business needs or to comply with legal or regulatory requirements under EU data protection law. We therefore recommend that you read this policy from time to time.
This Cookie Policy was reviewed on 1 January 2025.