Cookie Policy
What cookies this site uses, why, and how to control them.
Last updated: May 2026
1. Who is the data controller
This website (andrea.veggiani.com) is operated by Andrea Veggiani, based in Bologna, Italy. For any privacy-related queries, contact: andrea@veggiani.it.
2. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. This site also uses localStorage — a browser storage mechanism that works similarly but is never transmitted to any server — solely to remember your cookie consent preference.
3. Cookies used on this site
This site uses a minimal set of third-party services. The table below lists every cookie or storage entry in use.
| Name | Type | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | localStorage | This site | Stores your cookie consent choice (accepted / declined). Never sent to any server. | Persistent (until cleared) |
_cfuvid | Third-party cookie | Cloudflare (on behalf of Ahrefs) |
Set on the ahrefs.com domain by Cloudflare's infrastructure
when the Ahrefs Analytics script runs. Used for rate limiting and bot
management on Cloudflare's network. Not used for cross-site tracking.
| Session |
4. Analytics services in use
Ahrefs Web Analytics
This site uses Ahrefs Web Analytics to understand how visitors interact with content (page views, referral sources, popular
articles). Ahrefs Analytics is a privacy-focused product that does not use fingerprinting
or cross-site tracking. Data is processed by Ahrefs Pte. Ltd. As a side effect of Ahrefs
using Cloudflare as their CDN/DDoS protection, Cloudflare sets a session cookie (_cfuvid) on the ahrefs.com domain when the analytics script makes a network request.
This cookie is not accessible to this site and expires when you close your browser.
The Ahrefs Analytics script is loaded only if you accept cookies using the banner shown on your first visit.
Cloudflare Web Analytics
This site also uses Cloudflare Web Analytics for aggregate traffic measurement. Cloudflare Web Analytics is designed to be cookieless and privacy-preserving — it does not set any cookies on this domain and does not track individual users across sites. It is loaded on every page visit regardless of cookie consent, as it does not require consent under GDPR.
Web3Forms (contact form)
The contact form on this site submits data via Web3Forms, a form-submission service. Web3Forms does not set any cookies and only processes the data you explicitly submit through the form.
5. Legal basis for processing
Analytics cookies (Ahrefs) are processed on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage or by using the link below.
6. How to manage or withdraw consent
You can change your cookie preference at any time by clicking the button below. This will clear your stored choice and show the consent banner again on your next page load.
You can also block or delete cookies directly from your browser settings. For instructions, visit your browser's help documentation:
7. Data retention and transfers
Analytics data collected through Ahrefs is retained according to Ahrefs' own privacy policy. Ahrefs Pte. Ltd. is headquartered in Singapore. Where data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, Ahrefs relies on appropriate safeguards as described in their Privacy Policy.
8. Your rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to the processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. To exercise these rights, or to lodge a complaint, contact andrea@veggiani.it or the Italian data protection authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali).
9. Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in the services used or applicable law. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.