Cookie policy

PAGAL LAB Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 15, 202615 March 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the pagal-lab.it website (the "Site"), and what your rights are regarding their use.pagal-lab.com(the “Site”) and what your rights are in relation to their use.

PAGAL LAB ("we", "us", "our"), as Data Controller, is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we process your personal data in general.Privacy Policy, which describes how we process your personal data in general.

1. What are Cookies?

cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies can be:

  • Session Cookie:They are automatically deleted when you close the browser.
  • Persistent Cookies:They remain on your device for a pre-set period of time or until you delete them manually.
  • First-Party Cookies:They are set directly by the website you are visiting.
  • Third-Party Cookies:They are set by domains other than that of the Site, for functionalities provided by external services (e.g. payments, traffic analysis, videos).

2. How PAGAL LAB uses Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, primarily to ensure smooth navigation, allow you to make secure purchases, and understand how visitors interact with our Site to improve its performance.

In particular, we use cookies to:

  1. Ensure core functionality:Such as shopping cart management, access to restricted areas, or transaction security.
  2. Save your preferences:Such as the chosen language (via TranslatePress) or the cookie consent itself.
  3. Analyse the use of the Site:To collect anonymous and aggregated data on the number of visitors, the most visited pages and the effectiveness of our communication campaigns.
  4. Provide advanced functionality:Such as video viewing (e.g. YouTube) or map integration.
  5. Managing Payments (Third Parties):Our payment gateways (e.g. Stripe, PayPal) use cookies that are necessary to prevent fraud and process transactions securely.

3. Categories of Cookies Used on the Site

For transparency, we have classified the cookies we use into four main categories. When you first log in, you will be asked to consent to the use of non-essential categories.

A. Technical or Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Site and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you that constitute a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, adding products to your cart, or filling out forms. Without these cookies, some parts of the Site may not function.

  • Purpose:Security, session management, shopping cart, consent storage.
  • Examples:WordPress session cookies, payment gateway cookies (Stripe/PayPal) for transaction security.
  • Legal Basis:Performance of a contract to which you are a party (browsing and purchasing) and legitimate interest of the Data Controller (site security).

B. Preference or Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies allow the Website to provide advanced functionality and customization by remembering your choices. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

  • Purpose:Language storage (e.g. TranslatePress), interface customisation.
  • Examples:Cookies that remember if you prefer to view the site in Italian or English.
  • Legal Basis:Your explicit consent.

C. Analytics or Statistical Cookies (Optional)

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us identify which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Website. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

  • Purpose:Traffic analysis, performance optimisation, aggregated reporting.
  • Examples:Google Analytics (if used with IP anonymisation enabled).
  • Legal Basis:Your explicit consent.

D. Marketing or Profiling Cookies (Optional)

Note: PAGAL LAB undertakes not to use proprietary profiling cookies. However, integrated third-party services (such as YouTube videos or social widgets) may use these cookies to track your browsing and show you relevant ads on other sites.

These cookies may be set through our Site by our advertising partners. They may be used by these companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.

  • Purpose:Advertising tracking, retargeting, display of personalised content.
  • Examples:YouTube cookies, Meta/Facebook Pixel cookies (if active).
  • Legal Basis:Your explicit consent.

4. Consent and Preference Management

When you first access the Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

  1. Accept all cookies(including functional, analytical and marketing ones).
  2. Reject all non-essential cookies(keeping only the Technical ones active).
  3. Personalise your choices, specifically selecting which categories to activate.

Customize your choices by specifically selecting which categories to activate. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking on the privacy settings icon (usually a gear or cookie icon) found at the bottom left of every page of the Site.

Furthermore, most browsers allow you to control cookies through the settings. To learn more about how to manage cookies on your browser, visit the following links:

For more information on third-party cookies and how to manage them, you can visitwww.youronlinechoices.comowww.allaboutcookies.org.

5. Specific Third-Party Cookies on PAGAL LAB

For transparency, we list the main third-party providers that may set cookies on your device through our Site:

  • TranslatePress:It uses functional cookies (first-party or third-party) to store the language selected by the user whilst browsing.
  • Payment Gateway (Stripe):They use technical cookies necessary to guarantee the security of the transaction and prevent fraud during the purchasing process. Please consult their respective policies: [Stripe policy].
  • Google Analytics (optional):If enabled, it collects aggregated data on the use of the Site. Please consult the [Google Policy].
  • YouTube (optional):If we embed demonstration videos, YouTube may set cookies to track viewing and store preferences. Please consult the [YouTube Policy].

6. Cookie Policy Updates

PAGAL LAB reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our processing practices. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay up-to-date.

7. Contact Us

For any questions or clarifications about our Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:

PAGAL LABby Paolo Gallo

Registered office: Via Rasi 3, 85046 Maratea (PZ)

Operational headquarters: via Manzoni 214/O, 80123 Naples, Italy

Email: info@pagal-lab.com