Cookies Policy Statement
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files containing information that is often unique to each user. These files are sent from a web server to your browser and stored on your hard drive. They help websites recognize users on subsequent visits, facilitating a smoother and more personalized browsing experience. Cookies are essential for the functionality and enhancement of the website, as well as for providing business and marketing insights to the website owner.
Authorization for the use of cookies on our website
By continuing to browse our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. This consent is indicated by interacting with the website in various ways, such as closing the cookie notification, scrolling, or clicking any element on the website. If you prefer to block cookies, you can modify your browser settings to do so.
Types of cookies used on our website
Our website uses both first-party cookies (set by the website owner) and third-party cookies (set by collaborators for content promotion and service delivery).
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Technical Cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for website operation and for enabling features like search services and shopping comparisons.
- Customization cookies: These facilitate navigation by recording user preferences and providing personalized features. Advertisers or third parties may also set these cookies for tailored content and services. Blocking these cookies may affect website functionality.
- Cookies for statistical purposes: These cookies collect anonymous data about website usage, page visits, and errors encountered. This information helps improve website performance. Some third-party services manage these cookies on our behalf, strictly for the mentioned purposes.
Examples:
- Google Analytics: Privacy Policy
- Sembox: 30-day lifespan
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Cookies for advertising and re-marketing purposes:
- These cookies collect user information to display relevant advertisements on our website or third-party sites.
Examples:
- Zanox: Privacy Policy
- Criteo: Privacy Policy
- Tradedoubler: Privacy Policy
- Facebook: Privacy Policy
- All have a 30-day lifespan
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Social Cookies:
- These cookies enable users to share website content and interact with social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.
Cookie Lifespan
Cookies can either be session cookies, which expire when the browser is closed or persistent cookies, which remain valid for a set period (up to 5 years).
Management of cookies
Disabling cookies may limit your website experience and impede the use of some services.
How to disable/enable cookies:
Different browsers offer various methods to manage cookies. Users can adjust settings to disable cookies or receive alerts before accepting them. Additionally, users can delete cookies from their browser’s cookie folder.
Here’s how to manage cookies on major browsers:
- Microsoft Windows Explorer
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
For other browsers, consult the respective operating manuals or online help services.
Disabling/enabling third-party cookies:
Third-party cookies are set by external entities. To manage these, consult the third-party websites for instructions. Visit Your Online Choices for additional information on managing cookies and protecting your online privacy.