Cookie Policy – ​​vella-realestate.com

Last updated: July 25, 2025

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website sends to your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) while you browse. These files are stored by your browser and may contain information about your visit, such as language preferences or the contents of your shopping cart .

There are different categories of cookies:

  • Technical cookies : essential for the proper functioning of the site.

  • Analytical cookies : used to collect anonymous statistical data on site usage.

  • Profiling/marketing cookies : used to track user navigation and offer personalized advertising content.

2. What cookies do we use?

On the website www.vella-realestate.com we may use the following categories of cookies:

a) Technical cookies (necessary)

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the site and its features, such as:

  • Navigating between pages

  • Access to contact forms

  • Correct display of contents

These cookies do not require user consent .

b) Analytical cookies (optional)

We use analytics tools to collect aggregated and anonymous data on user behavior in order to improve the content and performance of the site.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics (with anonymized IP)

These cookies are activated only with the user's consent.

c) Third-party cookies (including external services such as Miogest)

The site may contain iframes or third-party plugins, such as:

  • Miogest : external platform for real estate searches
    👉 Their cookie policy can be found here: https://miogest.com/it/privacy-policy

  • Maps, videos, or interactive tools : Some embedded content (e.g., Google Maps, YouTube) may install its own cookies.

In these cases, the data may be collected directly by third-party providers , under their exclusive responsibility.

3. How to manage cookies

When you first access the site, you will be shown an information banner with the possibility of:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Refuse optional cookies

  • Customize your preferences

You can also change your cookie settings at any time by:

  • Your browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc.)

  • The management tools integrated into the site (if present)

Manually disabling from the browser

You can disable or delete cookies directly from your browser settings. However, disabling technical cookies may compromise the functionality of the site.

For more information:

4. Legal basis for processing

The processing of data collected through cookies is based on:

  • Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR / Art. 6 LPD) for analytical and marketing cookies

  • Legitimate interest (e.g. security, basic functionality) for technical cookies

5. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the update date.

6. Contacts

For questions or requests regarding cookies or personal data protection, you can contact us at:

Vella Real Estate
Vella SA
Viale Castagnola 27
6900 - Lugano (CH)
📞 +41 91 225 22 07
📧 info@vella-realestate.com