Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 5, 2026
Ares Cyber S.r.l., with registered office in Via Cassia 1170, 00189, Rome (hereinafter, the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies (collectively “Cookies”) on its website www.ares-cyber.ai (the “Site”).
This Cookie Policy clearly and transparently explains what Cookies are, which types we use, for what purpose, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that visited websites send to the user’s device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.), where they are stored and then re-transmitted to the same sites on subsequent visits.
They perform various essential functions for the operation of modern sites, such as enabling efficient navigation, remembering user preferences, and generally improving the browsing experience.
2. Types of Cookies used
We use different categories of Cookies, based on their purpose and origin.
A) Technical Cookies (or Strictly Necessary)
These Cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Site and to allow you to browse and use its basic features (e.g., accessing restricted areas or maintaining an active session during navigation). They do not require your prior consent as they are necessary to provide the requested service.
- Examples of functionality: managing Cookie consent, Site security, server load balancing.
- Management: you cannot disable these Cookies through our management tool, as the Site would not function properly without them. You can still block them by modifying your browser settings (see section 4), with the understanding that this may compromise your experience on the Site.
B) Analytical Cookies (or Performance)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting information in anonymous and aggregated form (e.g., most visited pages, error messages). This data is essential for us to measure and improve the Site’s performance, usability, and content effectiveness.
- Purpose: statistical traffic analysis, identification of technical issues, continuous improvement of the Site.
- Consent: your consent is required for the use of these Cookies. You can manage it through our banner or preference panel.
3. Details of the Cookies used
The following table transparently lists the Cookies currently used on our Site, divided by category.
| Category | Cookie name | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | session_id | Ares Cyber S.r.l. | Session | Maintains the user's session state during navigation. |
| Technical | cookie_consent | Ares Cyber S.r.l. | 365 days | Stores user preferences regarding Cookie consent. |
| Analytical | _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | Up to 2 years | Distinguishes users and sessions for anonymous statistical analysis. |
| Analytical | _gat | Google Analytics | 1 minute | Used to throttle the request rate (limits data collection). |
| Profiling | _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | 3 months | Used to deliver advertisements, such as real-time bids from third-party advertisers. |
| Profiling | li_fat_id | 30 days | Used for member tracking for advertising. |
4. Managing your Cookie preferences
Upon your first access to the Site, you will see an information banner asking you to accept or customize your choices regarding Cookies, particularly for the Analytical and Profiling categories.
You can modify your preferences at any time using:
- Preference panel on the Site: access our Cookie management tool by clicking on the “Manage Cookies” or “Privacy Settings” link usually located in the footer of the Site.
- Browser settings: you can set your browser to accept, refuse, or delete all Cookies or only some. The procedures vary depending on the browser and device used (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge).
The total or partial disabling of technical Cookies may compromise the use of the Site’s features. Disabling third-party Cookies does not affect navigability in any way.
5. Transfer of data outside the EU
Some of our service providers (e.g., Google, Meta) may process data collected through Cookies on servers located in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). This transfer takes place in compliance with the guarantees provided for by the GDPR, such as the adoption of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
6. Contacts
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the management of your personal data, you can contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at [email protected].
This Cookie Policy is an integral part of the Privacy Policy of Ares Cyber S.r.l.