Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026
This document describes how cookies and tracking tools are used by the website mameingrosso.it, operated by M.A.Me SNC di Melzi M. & C., based at Via dell'Artigianato 37, Osio Sotto (BG) – VAT/Tax ID IT03633500164, hereinafter the "Controller".
This Cookie Policy supplements the Privacy Policy and should be read together with it.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that websites visited by the user send and store on their device (computer, tablet, smartphone), to then be sent back to those same sites on the next visit. Thanks to cookies, a site remembers the user's actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size and other display settings) so they don't need to be entered again.
2. How we collect consent
On first visiting the site, a banner is shown that lets the user accept, decline or customise the use of non-essential cookies. Technical/necessary cookies are activated automatically, as they are essential to the site's operation. Consent given can be withdrawn or changed at any time via the "Manage cookie preferences" link in the site footer.
3. Categories of cookies used
The site uses the following categories of cookies:
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to function correctly. They do not require user consent and cannot be disabled.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _checkout_queue_token | Shopify | Manages the checkout access queue to prevent overload | 1 year |
| _master_udr | Shopify | User session identifier for the Shopify platform | Session |
| _merchant_essential | Shopify | Essential technical cookie for the store's operation | 1 year |
| _pay_session | Shopify | Manages the payment session during checkout | Session |
| _shopify_essential | Shopify | Essential Shopify cookie, required for the store's basic functions | 1 year |
| _shopify_essential_ | Shopify | Variant of the essential Shopify cookie | 1 year |
| _shopify_test | Shopify | Checks that the browser supports cookies | 1 minute |
| auth_state_* | Shopify | Maintains the user's authentication state | 25 minutes |
| checkout | Shopify | Stores cart and checkout information | 21 days |
| in_checkout_profile_previ… | Shopify | Manages the profile preview during checkout | Session |
| order | Shopify | Stores information about the order just completed | 3 weeks |
| skip_shop_pay | Shopify | Records the user's preference not to use Shop Pay | 1 year |
| user | Shopify | User identifier for the Shopify platform | 1 year |
| user_cross_site | Shopify | Cross-site user identifier for Shopify | 1 year |
| _abv | Google Analytics | Google Analytics technical cookie used to check the browser | 1 year |
| cookieconsent_preferences | Consentmo | Stores the consent preferences expressed by the user | 1 day |
| cookieconsent_status | Consentmo | Stores the cookie consent status (accepted/declined) | 1 year |
3.2 Statistics / Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous information about how users use the site. They help improve the site's operation over time. They require user consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _shopify_s | Shopify | Tracks browsing sessions for internal Shopify statistics | 2 years |
| _shopify_y | Shopify | Unique user identifier for Shopify statistical analysis | 2 years |
| shop_analytics | Shopify | Collects analytics data on store activity | 30 minutes |
| _shopify_ga | Shopify | Integration with Google Analytics via Shopify | Session |
| _shopify_analytics | Shopify | General analytics data for Shopify store statistics | 1 year |
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track site visits and user behaviour in order to show relevant ads. They require the user's explicit consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _tracking_consent | Shopify | Stores tracking preferences for marketing purposes | 2 years |
| _landing_page | Shopify | Records the first page visited by the user for marketing attribution | 2 years |
| _orig_referrer | Shopify | Stores the user's referring site for traffic analysis | 2 years |
| _identity_session | Shopify | Manages the identity session for marketing personalisation | 2 years |
| _shopify_marketing | Shopify | Tracking of marketing campaigns on Shopify | 1 year |
| shopify_override_user_loc… | Shopify | Overrides user localisation for marketing campaigns | 1 year |
3.4 Preference Cookies
These cookies let the site remember the user's choices (such as language, currency, cart contents) to provide a personalised experience. They require user consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ab | Shopify | A/B testing to optimise the user experience | Session |
| Cart | Shopify | Stores the user's cart contents | 14 days |
| checkout_token | Shopify | Security token associated with the checkout session | 14 days |
| storefront_digest | Shopify | Verifies access to the store (used during password protection) | 2 years |
| shopify_pay_redirect | Shopify | Manages the redirect during payment with Shop Pay | From 30 minutes to 1 year (depending on value) |
| cart_currency | Shopify | Stores the currency selected by the user | 14 days |
| keep_alive | Shopify | Keeps the authenticated user's session active | 14 weeks |
| localization | Shopify | Stores the language and country selected by the user | 2 weeks |
| _shopify_country | Shopify | Stores the user's country for store localisation | Session |
| _storefront_u | Shopify | User identifier for the store's front end | 1 minute |
| customer_account_locale | Shopify | Stores the customer account's preferred language | 1 year |
| hide_shopify_pay_for_chec… | Shopify | Hides Shop Pay during checkout based on user preference | Session |
| master_device_id | Shopify | Device identifier for cross-session recognition | 2 years |
| discount_code | Shopify | Stores the discount code applied to the cart | Session |
| shopify_pay | Shopify | Enables the Shop Pay payment method | 1 year |
| shop_pay_accelerated | Shopify | Enables accelerated checkout with Shop Pay | 1 year |
| identity-state | Shopify | Maintains the user's identity state while browsing | 24 hours |
| identity_customer_account… | Shopify | Manages the customer account state for the identity feature | 12 weeks |
| profile_preview_token | Shopify | Temporary token for the customer profile preview | 5 minutes |
| login_with_shop_finalize | Shopify | Finalises login via Shop | 5 minutes |
| theme | Shopify | Stores the selected theme for displaying the store | 1 week |
4. Third-party cookies
The site may load third-party content that in turn sets its own cookies. In particular:
- Google Maps – used on the contact page to display a map of our location. Google may set its own cookies when the map loads. For more information: Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics – used by Shopify for aggregated site traffic statistics.
The Controller has no direct control over third-party cookies. We recommend consulting their respective privacy policies.
5. How to manage or disable cookies
Users can manage their cookie preferences at any time via:
- The site's cookie banner: by clicking "Manage preferences" in the banner or the link in the footer, consent can be changed or withdrawn at any time.
- Browser settings: every browser lets you block or delete cookies. Below are links to the instructions for the main browsers:
Disabling necessary cookies may compromise the site's correct operation, including login and cart features.
6. Legal basis for processing
- Necessary cookies: the Controller's legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) – no consent required.
- Statistics, marketing and preference cookies: the data subject's consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) – collected via the cookie banner.
7. Transfer of data outside the EU
Some cookie providers (e.g. Shopify, Google) may transfer data outside the European Union, to countries such as the United States. Such transfers take place in accordance with the safeguards provided for by the GDPR (e.g. standard contractual clauses). For more details, please refer to the individual providers' privacy policies.
8. Data subject rights
Users have the right to:
- access their personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
- have it corrected (Art. 16 GDPR)
- have it erased (Art. 17 GDPR)
- restrict its processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7 GDPR)
- lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (www.garanteprivacy.it)
To exercise these rights, you can send a request to: info@mameingrosso.it
9. Data controller
M.A.Me SNC di Melzi M. & C.
Via dell'Artigianato 37, Osio Sotto (BG)
Email: info@mameingrosso.it
Phone: +39 351 685 0347
10. Updates to this Cookie Policy
The Controller reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time, for example following regulatory changes or the introduction of new services. Changes will be published on this page with an indication of the last update date. In the event of material changes, users will be notified via a notice on the site.