What are cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data (text files) that a website, when visited by a user, asks the browser to store on the users’ device to remember their information. These cookies are sent by the web server to the user's device (usually to the browser) and stored so that each time the user visits the website, the device can be recognized. Cookies are sent back to the website by the user's device each time the user visits the website. Bulgari.com uses cookies and other technology to guarantee the correct functioning of the Website and to enhance your browsing experience. Specifically, tracking tools can be categorized as ‘active identifiers’, such as cookies, or ‘passive identifiers’, covering other technology. In case you need to understand how Bvlgari handles your personal data, including any data collected by cookies, please note that this Policy should be read in combination with our

 
First and third-party cookies
Cookies can be installed not just by the operator of this website (first-party cookies), but also by different websites that install them through the initial website (third-party cookies). On the website visited, there are various elements (images, maps, sounds, links to web pages of other domains, etc.) that reside on servers other than that of the website visited.

What cookies does this website use?
When visiting a website, different types of cookies, as listed below, may be stored on the user’s device (for which consent may be required).

Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. Usually, these are only set in response to actions performed by the user that constitute a request for a service, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in or filling out forms. The user can adjust the settings of their browser to block or receive warnings about these cookies, but, as consequence, certain parts of the website will not work. These cookies do not store personal information. Given the purpose they serve, it is not possible to disable this type of cookie and the user’s prior consent is not required for them to be installed. These cookies are stored on your browser for the time required to ensure the proper functioning of the Website.

Performance cookies
These cookies detect the number of visits and sources of traffic in order to measure and improve the performance of the Bvlgari website. These help us to identify popular and less popular pages and see how visitors browse the website. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not consent to these cookies, we will not be able to tell when you have visited our website.

Functional cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide features and advanced customization capabilities. They can be set either by Bvlgari or third-party providers whose services have been added to the pages of the Bvlgari website. If these cookies are not authorized, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Targeting cookies (targeting)
These cookies can be set through the Bvlgari website by external partners of Bvlgari. These may be used by said partners to build a profile of the visitor’s interests and subsequently display relevant adverts on other websites. Targeting/advertising cookies do not directly store personal information, but uniquely identify your browser and internet device. Consenting to targeting/advertising cookies is optional, but if they are not authorized, the visitor may receive advertisements that are less relevant to their own personal preferences.

Legal basis of processing
• Strictly necessary cookies: execution of a contract to which the user is a party, namely a request by the user to access and use the contents of the website;
• Performance cookies, Functional cookies, Targeting cookies: consent.

Policy and banner
When a visitor first accesses the website, a banner appears with a link to this policy – by clicking on ‘Cookies Settings’, the user will access the Preferences Panel where they can express their preferences for the categories of cookies for which consent is required. By clicking on ‘Accept all cookies’, you consent to the use of all cookies in the categories listed above. We will record your consent by means of a dedicated ‘technical cookie’, which stores your selected preferences so that the cookie banner will not be displayed during your next visit to the site. By clicking on ‘Reject all cookies’, the cookies for which consent is required will not be stored on your device and you will be able to continue browsing the site.

How to enable and disable the installation of cookies
The visitor can reject the use of cookies or change their configuration at any time via the Preferences Panel, by clicking on the ‘Cookies Settings’ link at the end of this policy or by clicking the ‘Cookies settings’ link in the footer of this website. As cookies are linked to the browser you are using, they can be disabled directly by your browser, however disabling cookies may prevent you from using certain website features – in particular, services provided by third parties may not be accessible and may not be displayed correctly.

Recipients of the personal data
The data collected using cookies may be processed by the employees and collaborators of the company departments responsible for carrying out the aforementioned tasks, who have been expressly authorized to process it and who have received appropriate instructions to do so. Such data may also be processed by trusted companies that carry out technical and organizational tasks on behalf of Bvlgari. These companies act as data controllers. Furthermore, the data may be processed by external parties acting as independent data controllers such as, by way of example, public authorities.

Rights of data subjects
By contacting the Data Controller at the email address privacy@bulgari.com, you may request to access the data relating to you, to delete it, to limit its processing in the cases set out in Article 18 of the GDPR, and also to object to its processing in cases of legitimate interest of the Data Controller. If the processing is subject to consent or contract and is carried out by automated means, you have the right to receive the data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and, if technically feasible, to transmit it to another data controller without hindrance. You also have the right to withdraw consent for unnecessary cookies without affecting the operation and functionality of the Website. Finally, you have the right to submit a complaint to the Italian Data Protection Authority (GPDP).

Section for Californian users
If you are a citizen and resident of California, you have rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Our website can share your personal data with third parties for advertising purposes. We want to ensure you have control over your personal information and, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by CPRA, California residents have the right to opt out of the sale of their personal information. You can opt out at any time by changing your preferences using the 'Do not sell my data' button on our website bulgari.com. Once we receive your request, we will process it promptly and ensure that your personal information is not shared with third parties. You can manage all your cookie preferences by adjusting the settings following the process described above. More information on the rights of Californian citizens, under CCPA/CPRA, can be found in the general privacy policy of the website.

Identity and details of the Data Controller
The data controller is Bulgari S.p.A. – Via dei Condotti 11 – 00186 Rome (RM) Italy

Details of the Data Protection Officer
The Data Protection Officer is Guido Sandonà, Lungotevere Marzio 11, tel. +39 (0)6 688101, email address: privacy@bulgari.com
For more information about the processing of your data via this website, please visit the privacy policy section.

Last updated: August 6, 2024