This Cookie Policy explains how CERTIFICATO IWZ – FZCO and the Italian branch IWZ CERT SRL use cookies and similar technologies on our websites, in particular for visitors in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). It complements our Privacy Policy and should be read together with it.
We use cookies to make our websites work securely, improve user experience and, where you consent, to analyse traffic and enhance our services as an accredited certification body.
Last updated: November 2025
This Cookie Policy describes how and why we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our websites. It applies to all web pages that link to it and that are operated by CERTIFICATO IWZ – FZCO and IWZ CERT SRL, irrespective of the device you use (desktop, tablet, mobile).
For EU/EEA visitors, IWZ CERT SRL typically acts as the main point of contact for data protection matters, in coordination with CERTIFICATO IWZ – FZCO as website operator and certification body. Details on data controllers and contact information can be found in our Privacy Policy.
Cookies may involve the processing of personal data (for example, IP address, identifiers, usage data). Where this is the case, such processing is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains in more detail how we collect, use, protect and share personal data.
If you want to understand how we handle your personal data more broadly, please refer to the Privacy Policy in addition to this Cookie Policy.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferred language, pages you visited or actions you performed.
We use different categories of cookies for specific purposes. Some are strictly necessary for the website to function correctly, while others are used only with your consent.
These cookies are essential for the website to work and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, filling in forms or logging into reserved areas.
Preference cookies allow the website to remember your choices and settings (for example, language or region) in order to provide a more personalised experience.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website, by collecting information in an aggregated form. This enables us to improve content, navigation and user experience, especially for clients and auditors.
Where used, marketing or targeting cookies may track visitors across websites in order to display relevant content or campaigns. Our use of such cookies, if any, is limited and always based on your explicit consent.
The specific cookies used may vary over time as we update our website and tools. The cookie banner or preference centre available when you first visit our site provides a detailed, up-to-date list of cookies, their purposes and duration.
Depending on the configuration of our platforms, typical cookies may include:
For the most accurate and current list, please refer to the information in the cookie banner or the “More details” link shown when you manage your cookie preferences.
Non-essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing cookies) are used only after you have given your consent via the cookie banner or preference centre. You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time.
For visitors in the EU/EEA, our use of cookies is based on the ePrivacy rules and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as interpreted by local authorities and courts.
Strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the basic functioning, security and technical operation of the website. For these cookies, consent is not required, but you can still block them through your browser settings (this may affect the proper functioning of the site).
All other categories of cookies (for example, analytics, preferences or marketing) are only activated if you explicitly consent through the cookie banner or preference centre. You are free to accept or refuse these cookies and to change your choice at any time.
Your consent is documented and may be stored using a token or log, in compliance with applicable regulations.
You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used on our websites.
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, either globally or for specific websites. The procedure varies depending on the browser (for example, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). You can usually find instructions in the “Help” or “Settings” section of your browser.
If you block all cookies, some parts of our site may not function correctly or may become inaccessible, especially reserved areas and forms used to submit certification or training requests.
Some cookies may be set by third-party providers that supply services integrated into our website (for example, analytics tools, embedded videos or maps, security tools, or communication widgets).
These third parties may process your data for their own purposes. We recommend that you review their privacy and cookie policies to understand how they use your information.
Our websites may contain links to external sites that are not operated by CERTIFICATO IWZ. We are not responsible for the use of cookies or the processing of personal data by such third-party sites. Once you leave our domain, their own policies apply.
Cookies are stored on your device for different periods, depending on whether they are session or persistent cookies and on their specific purpose. Details about the duration of each cookie are available in the cookie banner or preference centre.
In any case, cookies are not kept longer than necessary for the purposes for which they are used, and personal data derived from cookies are processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example to reflect changes in the cookies we use, in our services, or in applicable legal requirements. The updated version will be published on this page with an indication of the latest revision date.
Where appropriate, we may also provide additional notices (for example, via the cookie banner or by email) to inform you of significant changes.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or about how we use cookies and similar technologies, you can contact us at:
For EU/EEA and Italian users:
IWZ CERT SRL – Italian branch
Corso Del Popolo 133, 30172 Venezia (VE), Italy
Email:
info@certificatoiwz.org
For international enquiries:
CERTIFICATO IWZ – FZCO
DSO–IFZA Properties, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE
Email:
info@certificatoiwz.ae
Phone: +971 50 247 5030
You can review and change your cookie preferences at any time. For a full overview of how we handle personal data, please also consult our Privacy Policy.
