Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 13, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how The Plant-Based School (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://theplantbasedschool.com (“Site”).

It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

By continuing to browse this Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy — unless you have adjusted your browser settings or cookie preferences through our consent banner.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the site recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.

Cookies can be:

  • First-party cookies – set by this website.
  • Third-party cookies – set by external services, such as Google, Meta, or Raptive.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled through our consent banner. They include cookies that:

  • Manage cookie preferences
  • Enable security and core functionality
  • Maintain your session during navigation

They do not require user consent under EU and Italian law.

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our Site (such as pages visited and time spent). The data helps us understand performance and improve content.

Examples include:

c. Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization by remembering your preferences or enabling embedded features (e.g., videos, comment sections).

Examples include:

  • Preferences (e.g., language selection)
  • Slickstream or similar tools used for commenting or search functionality
  • Embedded content (e.g., YouTube, Pinterest)

d. Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements and measure ad performance. They may track your browsing activity across other websites.

Examples include:

Advertising and targeting cookies require your explicit consent before being placed on your device.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted automatically when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies – remain until they expire or are manually deleted.

Under Italian and EU law, persistent cookies (especially for analytics or advertising) must not exceed 12 months of duration.

You can manage cookies in two ways:

On your first visit, you will see a cookie banner where you can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences

You can update these choices anytime by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer.

b. Through your browser settings

You can block or delete cookies from your browser.
Learn more:

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)

We process personal data collected through cookies based on the following legal grounds:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: Legitimate interest in operating a functional website.
  • Analytics, functional, and advertising cookies: User consent, which you may withdraw at any time.

6. Data Transfers

Some third-party providers (e.g., Google, Meta, Amazon) may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
These transfers are protected through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other lawful safeguards approved by the European Commission.

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in law or in the cookies we use.
All updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR (such as withdrawing consent), please contact:

📧 team@theplantbasedschool.com
🏢 Lanta Media SRL
Via S. Stefano 3, 06059 Todi (PG), Italy

9. Additional Resources