Last updated: 03 July 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how ASDEA srl uses cookies and similar technologies on the website www.stko.net.

This Policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller is:

ASDEA srl
Via A. Breviglieri, 8
65128 Pescara (PE), Italy
VAT No.: IT01888500681

For any privacy-related request, you may contact us at:

Email: info@stko.net

2. What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. Cookies allow a website to function properly, remember user preferences, measure website usage, improve user experience or, where applicable, support advertising and conversion measurement.

Similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, local storage or embedded third-party technologies, may also be used for similar purposes.

3. How We Use Cookies

The website may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

o make the website work correctly;

• to ensure security and technical functionality;

• to remember cookie consent preferences;

• to improve navigation and user experience;

• to measure website traffic and content performance;

• to manage embedded content, such as YouTube videos;

• to measure advertising campaign performance when campaigns are active.

Some cookies are necessary for the website to function and do not require prior consent. Other cookies, such as analytics, marketing or third-party content cookies, are used only according to your consent choices where required by applicable law.

4. Cookie Consent Management

Cookie consent on the website is managed through Usercentrics, integrated with Wix.

When you first visit the website, the cookie banner allows you to accept, reject or customize non-essential cookie categories. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie preference center available on the home page of the website.

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

5. Categories of Cookies Used

The website may use the following categories of cookies.

5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are required for the website to function properly. They may be used, for example, to:

• enable basic website functionality;

• ensure website security;

• manage network traffic;

• remember cookie consent choices;

• allow forms or website components to work correctly.

These cookies do not require your prior consent because the website cannot function properly without them.

Examples of providers that may set necessary cookies:

• Wix;

• Usercentrics.

5.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies may be used to remember choices or settings that improve the user experience, such as language preferences, interface preferences or other website-related settings. These cookies are used only where present and according to the applicable consent settings.

5.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, which pages are visited, how users interact with content and how the website can be improved. The website uses:

• Google Analytics 4

• Google Tag Manager

Google Analytics 4 may collect information such as page views, session duration, interactions, approximate location, browser, device and technical data. Google Tag Manager is used to manage tags and scripts on the website. Analytics cookies are used according to your consent choices where required by applicable law.

5.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Marketing and advertising cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and understand whether users complete certain actions after interacting with ads. The website may use:

• Google Ads conversion tracking

Google Ads conversion tracking may be activated when advertising campaigns are active. If used, it may help measure conversions, campaign effectiveness and user interactions connected to advertising activity.

Marketing and advertising cookies are used only according to your consent choices where required by applicable law. The website does not currently use Meta Pixel or LinkedIn Insight Tag.

5.5 Third-Party Content Cookies

Some pages of the website, especially STKO Academy and its related categories, may include embedded YouTube videos. When you view or interact with embedded YouTube content, Google/YouTube may place cookies or similar technologies on your device and process data according to its own policies.

Embedded video cookies may be subject to your consent choices through the cookie banner or preference center.

6. Main Services That May Use Cookies or Similar Technologies

The following services may use cookies or similar technologies on the website.

Wix

The website is built and hosted on Wix Studio. Wix may use technical and functional cookies required for hosting, security, form functionality, site performance and website operation.

Usercentrics

Usercentrics manages cookie consent and preference settings. It may store information about your consent choices to ensure that your preferences are respected.

Google Analytics 4

Google Analytics 4 is used to collect aggregated information about website usage and performance, subject to consent where required.

Google Tag Manager

Google Tag Manager helps manage tags and scripts on the website. It does not necessarily set cookies by itself, but it may trigger other tags depending on configuration and consent settings.

Google Ads

Google Ads conversion tracking may be used when advertising campaigns are active, subject to consent where required.

YouTube

YouTube is used to embed video content, especially in STKO Academy pages and related categories. YouTube may set cookies or collect data when video content is loaded or played, according to Google’s own policies and your consent settings.

7. Tools That Are Not Cookie-Based on the Website

Some tools may be used by ASDEA internally after a user submits a request, but they do not necessarily place cookies directly through the website. For example:

• Less Annoying CRM may be used internally to manage contacts, commercial inquiries and customer/prospect relationships.

• Thales Sentinel may be used internally to manage software licensing, trial/demo requests, user IDs and license activation.

• Mailchimp may be used to manage communications related to webinars, product updates, events and existing contacts.

These tools are described in the Privacy Policy because they may process personal data, but they are not listed as website cookie providers unless they are directly integrated into the website and place cookies or similar technologies.

8. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be stored for different periods depending on their purpose and provider.

Some cookies last only for the duration of your browsing session and are deleted when you close the browser. Others may remain on your device for a longer period, unless you delete them or withdraw consent where applicable.

The specific duration of each cookie may be displayed in the cookie banner or preference center managed through Usercentrics.

9. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

In addition to using the cookie preference center on the website, you can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• block cookies;

• delete existing cookies;

• receive a warning before cookies are stored;

• block third-party cookies;

• clear browsing data.

Please note that blocking or deleting some cookies may affect the functionality of the website or prevent certain services, such as embedded content or forms, from working correctly.

10. Third-Party Cookies and External Websites

The website may include links to external websites or platforms, such as the STKO Forum, YouTube, Zoom or other third-party services. When you leave the website or interact with embedded third-party content, those third parties may use their own cookies or tracking technologies. ASDEA does not control cookies placed by third-party websites or services outside the website.

Users should review the cookie and privacy policies of the relevant third-party providers.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

ASDEA may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the website, technologies used, legal requirements or cookie management practices. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

12. Contact

For any questions about this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on the website, please contact:

ASDEA srl
Via A. Breviglieri, 8
65128 Pescara (PE), Italy
VAT No.: IT01888500681

Email: info@stko.net