Last updated: June 2026
Cookies are small text files that websites visited by the user send to the user's browser and are stored on the device (computer, tablet, smartphone) to be then retransmitted to the same website on the next visit. Cookies allow the site to function properly, improve the browsing experience and provide aggregate statistical information.
GIOCA.cloud uses the following categories of cookies:
These cookies are essential for the functioning of the site and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are set automatically in response to actions performed by the user (such as registration, login or form filling). Without these cookies, some parts of the site would not work properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
sessionid |
Maintains the browsing session of the authenticated user | Session duration |
csrftoken |
Protects against CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) attacks | 1 year |
user_cookie_consent |
Stores the user's consent to the use of cookies | 30 days |
messages |
Stores temporary system messages (notifications) | Session duration |
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors move around the site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the site | 2 years |
_ga_<ID> |
Maintains the state of the Google Analytics session | 2 years |
Google Analytics cookies are set only with the user's consent via the cookie banner displayed when entering the site.
On some pages — blog articles, sport landing pages and the pages of sport centers without an advertising-free subscription — we show display advertising served by Google AdSense. These cookies are used to show ads, limit how many times you see the same ad, measure the effectiveness of a campaign and, only with your consent, personalise the ads based on your interests. Without consent to personalisation, the ads shown are non-personalised.
| Cookie Name / Domain | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
__gads / __gpi |
Ad delivery and frequency capping, measurement of ad performance | Up to 13 months |
IDE, test_cookie (doubleclick.net) |
Ad selection and measurement of conversions | Up to 13 months |
NID, ANID (google.com) |
Ad personalisation based on your Google preferences | Up to 6 months |
FCCDCF, FCNEC (fundingchoicesmessages.google.com) |
Stores your consent choices (IAB TCF consent string) | Up to 13 months |
Legal basis: your consent (art. 6.1.a GDPR and art. 122 of the Italian Privacy Code), collected through the consent banner and revocable at any time from the "Cookie preferences" link in the footer. Domains involved: googlesyndication.com, doubleclick.net, google.com, fundingchoicesmessages.google.com.
You can also manage ad personalisation directly in your Google account: Google Ads Settings, How Google uses cookies in advertising.
In addition to the cookies listed above, we use the following third-party services that may set their own cookies:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (GA4) | Statistical analysis of traffic and user behavior | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google AdSense | Display advertising on blog, sport landing pages and pages of sport centers without an ad-free plan | Google Advertising Policy |
| Google Privacy & messaging (CMP) | Collection and storage of consent choices (IAB TCF v2.2) | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google reCAPTCHA | Protection of forms from spam and abuse (registration) | Google Privacy Policy |
On the first visit, an information banner is shown that allows you to:
Your choice is stored for 30 days via the appropriate consent cookie.
You can change or revoke your choice at any time from the "Cookie preferences" link in the footer of every page, which reopens the consent panel.
You can manage cookie preferences directly from your browser settings. Here are the guides for the most common browsers:
Disabling technical cookies could compromise the proper functioning of some features of the site.
We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an indication of the update date.
For any information or request regarding the use of cookies, you can contact us: