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Last updated: 27 March 2026  ·  Privacy Policy

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and to remember certain information about your preferences or session.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies blacksheep.ventures (the "Website") uses, why, and how you can manage them.

2. Types of Cookies

Cookies can be classified by origin and purpose:

• First-party cookies — set directly by the Website operator (BlackSheep SGR S.p.A.).
• Third-party cookies — set by external services embedded in the Website.
• Strictly necessary cookies — essential for the Website to function. They cannot be disabled without impairing core functionality.
• Analytics / performance cookies — collect aggregated data about how visitors use the site.
• Profiling / marketing cookies — used to track visitors across websites and show targeted advertising.

3. Cookies Used on this Website

The Website uses only strictly necessary technical cookies. No analytics, profiling, or third-party marketing cookies are installed.

Cookie name	Type	Purpose	Duration	Set by
__cf_bm	Necessary	Bot management and DDoS protection provided by Cloudflare / Netlify CDN. Distinguishes between human visitors and automated traffic.	30 minutes	Netlify / Cloudflare
nf_jwt	Necessary	Session token used by Netlify to authenticate form submissions and identity functions.	Session	Netlify Inc.
Browser session storage	Necessary	Temporary in-memory state used to maintain UI state (e.g., navigation menu) during a single browsing session. Not persisted to disk.	Session (cleared on close)	BlackSheep Ventures

4. Legal Basis

Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under the ePrivacy Directive (2009/136/EC) and the Italian Privacy Authority (Garante) guidelines, as they are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be refused without impairing its basic functionality.

The legal basis for processing personal data associated with these cookies is legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) in maintaining the security and proper operation of the Website.

5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

Because we only use strictly necessary cookies, disabling them may prevent the Website from functioning correctly (e.g., form submissions may not work).

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. The links below provide instructions for the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

For more information about cookies in general and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

6. Third-Party Services and Embedded Content

The Website does not embed third-party social media widgets, video players, maps, or advertising scripts that could set their own cookies. No data is shared with advertising networks or data brokers.

External links on the Website point to third-party sites (e.g., LinkedIn, Crunchbase, Netlify). BlackSheep SGR S.p.A. is not responsible for the cookie practices of such third parties. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy and cookie policies.

7. Future Changes

If we introduce new cookies or third-party services in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly, and where required by law, your consent will be sought before any non-essential cookies are placed.

8. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date of the most recent revision is shown at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact

For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on the Website:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali (www.garanteprivacy.it).