What are cookies and why are they used

In order to increase efficiency, the electronic platform of the website uses data files of the type “cookies”. These are small text files that store information about a user’s actions, preferences or other activity when visiting a website. They are stored on the computer or mobile device used by the user for a certain period of time, depending on their type. Cookies help make the website more convenient to use by saving users from having to enter their preferences each time they visit the site or move from one page to another. Cookies allow the website to function smoothly, monitor for irregularities and identify opportunities to optimise the way it provides information and communicates with users.

Types of cookies

The website uses one or more of the following types of cookies depending on their level of necessity:

• Systematically necessary cookies – these are cookies without which the functioning of the site is impossible or highly risky. This includes cookies for navigating the website, saving the information filled in when moving between the different steps, as well as when logging in or registering. Cookies are also systemically necessary to control the security of the connection and to protect against unwanted external interference. This type of cookie is often referred to as temporary or session cookies, as they are stored temporarily and disappear when the browser session is closed.
• Functionality cookies – this category of cookies is used to make it easier for the user to use the website and to tailor to individual user preferences. Functionality cookies include cookies for device recognition, storing language and font size preferences, and more. This type of cookies can be stored on the device for a longer time, they can be used in more than one browser session and are called persistent.
• Third-party performance, analytics and advertising cookies. Analytics cookies are used to collect statistical information from which general conclusions and recommendations can be drawn about the effectiveness of the site for user, marketing and advertising purposes. Such statistics include number of users per page, most visited pages, sources of visit, time spent on page, errors encountered, etc. These cookies allow anonymous information to be collected about how users navigate the website and any difficulties they may be experiencing. For better accuracy, the site uses well-established analytics tools.

Disabling cookies

As a user, you have the possibility to control the cookies used, delete cookies stored on your device, and disable the use of cookies in the future. Detailed instructions for different browsers and operating systems can be found at http://www.aboutcookies.org/. Please note that blocking cookies will affect the way the website operates and may result in the website malfunctioning.

Links

A website or mobile application may include links to other websites that are outside of our control. We cannot be responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these websites, but we provide these links to make it easier for our visitors to find more information on specific topics.

In order for our websites to function properly and to continually improve the quality of the products we offer, we use various programs and web solutions that could access your IP address and analyze your behavior while on one of our web pages without identifying you as an individual. In the event that you do not agree to these terms, you cannot make full use of our site and should not use it in the future.