Cookie Policy

Last update: 26/07/2026

This cookie policy is made for the site https://designwanted.com/ (Site). The document is drafted taking into account the provisions of European Regulation 679/2016 on the protection of personal data (GDPR), the Privacy Code (Legislative Decree No. 196 of June 30, 2003) and the Guidelines of the Privacy Guarantor (especially the Guidelines on the use of cookies issued on July 10, 2021).

Data Controller: DesignWanted S.r.l., Via Aurelio Saffi 29 – 20123 Milano (MI) Italy, Chamber of Commerce of Milano, VAT number IT10565330965, R.E.A.: MI-2541466, share capital of € 14.040,00 fully paid, Email: privacy@designwanted.com

This Cookie Policy explains how IFB Award, operated by DesignWanted (hereinafter "we", "us" or "the Organiser"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the websites ifbaward.designwanted.com and ideasforbusiness.designwanted.com (hereinafter "the Sites"). By continuing to use the Sites, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time through your browser settings or the cookie preference tool available on the Sites. This Cookie Policy forms part of our Privacy Policy. If you have questions about how we process personal data more broadly, please refer to the full Privacy Policy available at designwanted.com/privacy.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, to improve performance, and to provide information to the site owner.

Cookies may be:

• First-party cookies: set directly by the Sites you are visiting.
• Third-party cookies: set by external services operating on behalf of the site owner, such as analytics or advertising providers.

Cookies may also be classified by duration:

• Session cookies: temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Sites to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core features such as page navigation, form submissions and access to secure areas. They do not collect personal data for marketing purposes and do not require consent.

• Session cookie (first-party): maintains your session state during navigation. Session duration. No personal data stored.

2.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to measure how visitors interact with the Sites — which pages are visited most, how long visitors stay, and where they come from. All data is aggregated and anonymised where possible. We use this information to improve the Sites and the user experience.

• _ga, _gid, _gat — Google Analytics (Google LLC). Collects anonymised data on site usage, traffic sources and user behaviour. IP anonymisation is enabled. Data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy (policies.google.com/privacy). Type: Analytics · Third-party. Retention: _ga: 2 years · _gid: 24 hours · _gat: 1 minute.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences or enabling embedded tools. If you disable these cookies, some features of the Sites may not function correctly.

• __tfrm, __tfuid — Typeform (TYPEFORM SL). Used to embed and operate Typeform surveys and forms. Remembers user progress within a form session. Data processed in accordance with Typeform's Privacy Policy (typeform.com/privacy-policy). Type: Functional · Third-party. Retention: Session to 1 year depending on cookie.
• Mailchimp tracking cookies — Mailchimp (The Rocket Science Group LLC). Used to track newsletter sign-up interactions and measure email campaign performance. Activated when a user submits the waiting list or newsletter form. Data processed in accordance with Mailchimp's Privacy Policy (mailchimp.com/legal/privacy). Type: Functional · Third-party. Retention: Up to 2 years.

2.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to track users across websites and deliver targeted advertising based on interests and browsing behaviour. They are set by our advertising partners and may combine data collected from our Sites with data from other sources.

Marketing cookies require your explicit consent. You may opt out at any time by adjusting your preferences through your browser settings or the cookie consent tool on the Sites. Opting out does not prevent advertising from being shown — it means advertising will be less targeted to your interests.

• _fbp, _fbc — Meta Pixel (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd). Tracks user interactions on the Sites and reports them to Meta (Facebook/Instagram) to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and to enable targeted advertising. Data processed in accordance with Meta's Data Policy (facebook.com/privacy/policy). Type: Marketing · Third-party. Retention: _fbp: 90 days · _fbc: 90 days.
• li_fat_id, lidc, UserMatchHistory, AnalyticsSyncHistory, bcookie, bscookie — LinkedIn Insight Tag (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company). Tracks conversions, retargets website visitors, and provides analytics on campaign performance on LinkedIn. Enables LinkedIn to match site visitors with their LinkedIn profiles for targeting purposes. Data processed in accordance with LinkedIn's Privacy Policy (linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy). Type: Marketing · Third-party. Retention: Session to 2 years depending on cookie.

The following third-party services may set cookies or access data when you use the Sites:

• Google Analytics — analytics.google.com — Analytics
• Typeform — typeform.com — Embedded forms
• Mailchimp — mailchimp.com — Newsletter and waiting list
• Meta Pixel — facebook.com — Advertising and retargeting
• LinkedIn Insight Tag — linkedin.com — Advertising and analytics

We process data collected through cookies on the following legal bases under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Legitimate interest: for strictly necessary cookies required to operate the Sites.
• Consent: for analytics, functional and marketing cookies. Consent is collected via the cookie consent tool displayed upon first visit. You may withdraw consent at any time.

Where consent is required, we will not activate the relevant cookies until consent has been freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous.

Some of the third-party providers listed in this policy are based outside the European Economic Area (EEA), in particular in the United States. Where data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, or reliance on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework where applicable.

For details of the transfer mechanisms used by individual providers, please refer to their respective privacy policies.

6.1 Cookie consent tool

When you first visit the Sites, a cookie consent banner will be displayed. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of the Sites.

6.2 Browser settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies already stored on your device
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of the Sites and other websites you visit. Guidance on managing cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/kb/cookies
• Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies
• Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge

6.3 Opt-out tools provided by third parties

You may also opt out of certain third-party tracking directly:

• Google Analytics opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Meta ad preferences: facebook.com/adpreferences
• LinkedIn ad opt-out: linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls
• Your Online Choices (EU): youronlinechoices.com

Cookie retention periods vary by cookie type and provider, as indicated in Section 2. We periodically review and update the cookies used on the Sites. When cookies are no longer needed for the purposes for which they were collected, they are deleted or anonymised.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or for other operational reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Where changes are material, we will notify users via a notice on the Sites.

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or about how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@designwanted.com
• Website: ideasforbusiness.designwanted.com
• Organiser: DesignWanted Srl, Via Aurelio Saffi 29, 20123 Milano (MI), Italy