1. What is a Cookie?
Cookies, or data storage and retrieval devices, are files sent by a website to users’ browsers, automatically stored on their devices. These files allow the website to recognize users and their previous browsing habits.
Cookies can store various personal information, such as passwords, eliminating the need to re-enter them each time, and user preferences like language and screen resolution. They are essential for the proper functioning of the Internet and offer numerous benefits for interactive services, facilitating navigation and website use. Cookies cannot harm your devices and help identify and solve errors.
In essence, a cookie is a data set about browsing habits stored on a user’s device, enabling websites to “remember” these habits.
Note that not all cookies involve the processing of personal data. When such data is processed, it will be done according to our Privacy Policy.
More information about the cookies used on this website is provided below. This website uses both own- and third-party cookies to improve the browsing experience of its users.
This website uses own- and third-party cookies, with the aim of improving the browsing experience of its users.
The following applications are used to obtain this information.
2. Analytical cookies
Name | Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
_ga_* | Analytical | Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views. | 1 year, 1 month, 4 days |
_ga | Analytical | Google Analytics sets this cookie to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and track site usage for the site’s analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognise unique visitors. | 1 year, 1 month, 4 days |
3. Cookie settings
You can manage cookies through the cookie Consent Management Platform, your browser, and the websites of third parties that install cookies on your device.
3.1 Disabling Cookies through the Cookie Set Up Platform
You can give or revoke your consent regarding the type of cookies used through the cookie Consent Management Platform.
3.2 Disabling Cookies through your web browser
All Internet browsers allow users to restrict or disable cookies by modifying browser settings or options. The steps differ for each browser. Specific instructions can be found in the help menu of your browser.
Depending on the browser used, users can enable options to limit the scope of cookies installed or their execution:
- Private browsing: Ensures browser history, passwords, cookies, and other information about visited websites are not stored.
- Do not track: The browser requests that websites do not track your browsing habits.
Browser | Link |
Microsoft Internet Explorer | https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/manage-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-view-allow-block-delete-and-use-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d |
Apple Safari | https://support.apple.com/en-en/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac |
Google Chrome | https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en-GB |
Mozilla Firefox | https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop?redirectlocale=en-US&redirectslug=enable-and-disable-cookies-website%20preferences |
Disabling cookies may hinder our ability to understand your preferences and improve your user experience on this website.
4. International Data Transfers
Using cookies, depending on your settings, may involve transferring data outside the European Economic Area to the United States, pursuant to Article 45 of the European Data Protection Regulation. This third country has an adequacy decision, and the related third parties are certified by the new privacy framework. For more information, consult the European Commission’s document (https://commission.europa.eu/document/fa09cbad-dd7d-4684-ae60-be03fcb0fddf_en).
5. Further information and exercising your rights
In addition to the cookie management options provided, if you have any questions about the processing of your personal data or wish to exercise your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information.
Last updated: 04/07/2024
