Last updated: August 24, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones alessandromichelazzi.com (the “Site”) uses, and how you can control them. It complements our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site owners.
Cookies we use
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| amcc_consent | alessandromichelazzi.com (first-party) | Remembers your cookie choice (accepted / declined) | Strictly necessary | 365 days |
| _ga | Google Analytics (third-party) | Distinguishes unique visitors | Statistics — only set if you accept cookies | 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics (third-party) | Persists session state for Google Analytics 4 | Statistics — only set if you accept cookies | 2 years |
| comment_author_*, comment_author_email_*, comment_author_url_* | alessandromichelazzi.com (first-party) | Remembers your name, email and website if you tick “Save my name…” when commenting | Functional — only set if you opt in | 1 year |
| session-id, ubid-main, x-main, at-main and similar | Amazon.com (third-party — Amazon Associates Programme) | Set by Amazon, not by us, only if you click an affiliate link on this Site and land on Amazon.com; used to attribute a resulting purchase to our affiliate account (tracking ID pixsqucorword-21) | Marketing / advertising — set only on Amazon’s site, after you click through | Set by Amazon, typically up to 24 hours (longer if you add an item to your Amazon cart) |
How to manage your choice
You can change your mind at any time using the link below, or by clearing or blocking cookies in your browser settings. Declining analytics cookies does not affect your ability to browse the Site. Amazon’s cookies are controlled separately, on Amazon’s own site — see “Amazon Associates cookies” below.
Third-party cookies
Google Analytics cookies are governed by Google’s Privacy Policy and Google’s use of cookies.
Amazon Associates cookies
This Site participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Some blog posts contain affiliate links tagged with our tracking ID (pixsqucorword-21).
We do not set any Amazon-related cookie on this Site ourselves. If you click an affiliate link, Amazon sets its own cookies once you arrive on Amazon.com, to recognise that your visit originated from our link. This is governed by Amazon’s Privacy Notice, not by us. You can control these cookies through your browser settings or your Amazon account, the same way you would for any other visit to Amazon.com.
Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact info@alessandromichelazzi.com.