Cookie Policy
Last updated: 13 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites store on the user's device during browsing. There are also other local storage technologies, such as localStorage and sessionStorage, which work similarly but do not send data to the server with every request.
2. Cookies Used by PronoStats
PronoStats uses only technical cookies and local storage technologies strictly necessary for the operation of the site. NO profiling, marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies are used.
2.1 localStorage
PronoStats stores the following information in localStorage:
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| pronoscore-lang | Language preference (it/en) | Persistent |
| pronoscore-theme | Theme preference (light/dark) | Persistent |
| pronostats-cookie-consent | Cookie banner consent | Persistent |
| pronostats-token | Authentication token (JWT) for account access | Persistent (until logout) |
| pronostats-anon-votes | IDs of voted Community Tips (non-registered users) | Persistent |
2.2 sessionStorage
Session tracking uses sessionStorage to maintain a random session identifier during browsing. This data is automatically deleted when the browser is closed and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
3. Third-Party Cookies
PronoStats uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may install third-party cookies on the user's device for the following purposes:
- Personalization of advertisements based on user interests
- Ad performance measurement (impressions, clicks)
- Ad fraud prevention
- Traffic analysis and reporting for publishers
You can accept or reject advertising cookies via the cookie banner shown on your first visit. If rejected, non-personalized ads will be shown. For more information: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
4. Profiling and Marketing Cookies
PronoStats does not perform direct profiling. Google AdSense may use tracking technologies to display relevant ads only if the user has given consent via the cookie banner. You can revoke consent at any time by clearing the 'pronostats-cookie-consent' value from your browser's localStorage.
5. Legal Basis
The technical cookies and local storage technologies used by PronoStats do not require user consent under Article 122 of Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003 (as amended by Legislative Decree 101/2018) and the Italian Data Protection Authority's Cookie Guidelines of June 10, 2021, as they are strictly necessary for the operation of the site. The informational banner is nonetheless shown for transparency.
6. How to Disable Cookies
You can manage and disable cookies through your browser settings. Below are instructions for the main browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and data stored
Note: Disabling cookies or localStorage may prevent the saving of language and theme preferences, but will not affect site navigation.
7. More Information
For further information about this Cookie Policy, contact:
Email: [email protected]
Please also refer to our
Privacy Policyfor complete information on data processing.