Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide aggregated analytics to site owners.

Local Storage: In addition to standard cookies, modern web applications utilize HTML5 LocalStorage to save settings (such as your chosen site language) directly on your device without transmitting unnecessary data with every network request.

2. Types of Cookies & Storage Technologies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary & Technical Storage

These items are essential for the website to function properly and navigate smoothly. They do not track your personal identity across other sites.

Storage Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
asm_lang	LocalStorage	Remembers your preferred site language (English or Italian).	Persistent
adminToken / adminRole	LocalStorage	Stores encrypted session authentication for authorized administrators accessing the admin portal.	Session
cf_clearance / Turnstile	Cookie / Script	Privacy-friendly Cloudflare Turnstile anti-bot verification to prevent spam and brute-force submissions on forms.	Session / Up to 1 year

B. Performance & Analytics (Google tag / Google Analytics 4)

Our website utilizes the official Google tag (gtag.js) with measurement ID G-8N5B01YCZ4 (Google Analytics 4).

Purpose of Google Analytics: As a volunteer student organization, we use aggregated, anonymous telemetry to understand:

• Which pages are most helpful to students (e.g., daily prayer times, Friday Jumu'ah room announcements, Halal scanner).
• Device screen resolutions and browser types, helping us optimize mobile layouts for student smartphones.
• General geographic city-level location (e.g. Milan vs. international exchange applicants).

Google Analytics 4 operates with IP Anonymization enabled by default and does not store full IP addresses. We do not use Google Signals or cross-device commercial advertising remarketing.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google (G-8N5B01YCZ4)	Distinguishes unique anonymous website visits.	2 years
_ga_8N5B01YCZ4	Google (G-8N5B01YCZ4)	Maintains session state and aggregated visitor engagement data.	2 years

3. Third-Party Links & External Services

Our website links to legitimate external services that may have their own independent cookie policies when you leave our domain:

• Google Drive: Used for voluntary access to community photo gallery archives.
• Politecnico di Milano Official Portals: Links to official university maps, campus directories, and classroom locators.
• Open Food Facts: Public barcode database queries for halal product ingredients verification.

4. How to Control, Block, or Delete Cookies

You can manage, restrict, or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings. Please note that disabling technical storage may affect language preferences.

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies.
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection.
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Prevent cross-site tracking / Block all cookies.
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.

You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Contact & Inquiries

For any questions regarding our use of cookies or website technologies, please contact our volunteer technology team at:
Email: info@asmpolimi.it