Last updated: August 2026
What are cookies
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Cookies used by this site
Technical / NecessaryNeeded for the site's essential functioning (e.g. remembering your choice on the cookie banner). They don't require consent because they are indispensable for delivering the service.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| porti_italia_consent (localStorage) | Stores the choice made on the cookie banner (accept/decline) | Until site data is cleared in the browser |
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect statistical and aggregated information about site usage, such as most visited pages, time spent, and traffic source. These cookies require your consent, expressed through the cookie banner.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated identifier | 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state (specific to GA4 properties) | 2 years | |
| _gid | Distinguishes users over a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
For more information about Google Analytics cookies: policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
Third-party cookies (affiliate links)
When you click on a link to an affiliate partner (e.g. GetYourGuide, Booking.com), you may be subject to cookies set by the destination site, according to its own policies. These cookies are not set by us and we do not control them: we recommend checking the partner site's cookie policy once you've clicked through.
How to manage cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in two ways:
- Through the cookie banner that appears on your first visit to the site, by choosing "Accept" or "Decline"
- Through your browser settings, which let you block or delete cookies already installed. Here are the guides for the main browsers:
You can also specifically disable Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note that disabling technical cookies may affect some of the site's functionality.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated over time, for example if new services or cookies are introduced on the site. We encourage you to review it periodically.