Last Updated: January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how WIISE S.r.l. Società Benefit (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (www.wiisebenefit.com). In line with our mission as a Benefit Corporation, we prioritize transparency and the protection of your digital privacy.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function correctly, improve your browsing experience, and provide us with anonymous statistical data.
2. Our “Privacy-by-Design” Approach
WIISE adopts a minimalist approach to data collection. Our website is self-hosted on WordPress and currently avoids the use of non-essential third-party plugins. This significantly reduces the tracking footprint on your device. We only use Necessary & Technical Cookies, and Anonymized Analytical Cookies.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Necessary & Technical Cookies (Mandatory)
These cookies are essential for the technical operation of the website, such as managing security sessions, language preferences, and your consent choices. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Legal Basis: Contractual necessity/Legitimate interest.
- Consent: Not required.
B. Anonymized Analytical/Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously (e.g., WordPress Internal Stats or Google Analytics). We use this data to improve the structure and content of our site.
- Legal Basis: Consent.
- Note on Italian Law: If we anonymize the IP addresses (as we do with our current and future analytical configurations), these are treated as Technical Cookies under Italian law (Garante Privacy) and do not require prior consent, as they are used solely for aggregate statistical purposes.
C. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or the region you are in) to provide enhanced, more personal features in multilingual websites, websites with contents aggregated by geographical area, or e-commerce.
- Legal Basis: Consent.
D. Marketing and Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. WIISE maintains an ad-free policy on its core portals; however, third-party content (like embedded YouTube videos for project dissemination or LinkedIn share buttons) may set their own tracking cookies to track your use of their services if you interact with their embedded elements. Please, refer to their cookie policy if you choose to interact with their content.
- Legal Basis: Consent.
- Note: These cookies are only activated if you click to play or interact with the external element.
4. Details of Cookies Traced
| Category | Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
| Technical | wordpress_test_cookie | WIISE | Checks if cookies are enabled. | Session |
| Technical | consent_status | WIISE | Remembers your choices made on the cookie banner. | 1 Year |
| Technical | wp-settings-* | WIISE | Stores UI preferences. | 1 Year |
| Analytical | _ga / _gid | Anonymized traffic analysis (if active). | 2 Years | |
| Analytical | tk_ai | Automattic | Internal WordPress statistics (anonymized). | Session |
5. International Data Transfers
Our infrastructure is managed through Automattic Inc., which adheres to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. This ensures that any data processed through the WordPress.com engine (even in self-hosted environments using Jetpack or similar native tools) meets European safety standards.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- On-Site Settings: You can use the cookie banner on our website to customize your preferences (“Accept” or “Reject” non-essential cookies.).
- Browser Controls: You can configure your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) to block all cookies or notify you when a cookie is set.
If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though access to some functionality and areas may be restricted or this choice may prevent some parts of our site from displaying correctly.
7. Data Retention
The duration for which a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a “persistent” or “session” cookie. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
8. Changes to this Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our technical setup (e.g., the addition of new plugins) or legal requirements. We recommend checking this page periodically.
9. Contact Us
For questions about our Cookie Policy:
WIISE S.r.l. Società Benefit
Registered Office: Via dei Grottoni 67/16, 00149 – Roma
Email: WIISE@pec.it
