Cookies policy
The current site, as data controller, informs you, through this note, about how we process and protect personal data.
We present this Notice to you at the beginning of your interaction with our Websites.
1) What is a cookie file? What is it used for?
Our websites use cookie technology to provide you with an optimized web service. The data stored by the cookies used never reveal personal details that can be used to establish an individual identity.
The cookie file is stored and/or read by your web browser on the storage unit (e.g. hard drive) of your device (laptop, smartphone, PC, etc.). At the same time, cookies make your interaction with websites safer and faster, as they can remember your preferences (e.g. authentication, language), sending the information they contain back to the originating website (first-party cookie) or to another website to which they belong (third-party cookie), when you visit that website again using the same end device.
2) What is the lifespan of a cookie?
The lifespan of a cookie can vary significantly, depending on the purpose for which it is placed. Some cookies are intended for a single use (such as session cookies), so they are not retained once the user leaves the site. Other cookies are retained and reused each time the user returns to the site (persistent cookies). However, cookies can be deleted by the user at any time using the browser settings.
3) What are third-party cookies?
Some content sections of some sites may be provided through third-party cookies, such as advertising. Such cookies may be placed on the site and are called third-party cookies because they are not placed by the site owner. Such third parties are in turn required to comply with applicable legal regulations and the privacy policies of the site owner.
4) How you can control cookies
If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you can withdraw your consent to cookies at any time. You can block or remove cookies either through your web browser settings or by using software. Disabling the cookies we use may affect your experience as a user of the site.
Most often, you can find cookie settings in the “Options”, “Tools” or “Preferences” menus of the web browser you use to access the site. Depending on the web browsers in use, different means can be used to disable cookies. For more information, please visit your browsers’ websites:
- Cookie settings for Internet Explorer – Internet Explorer;
- Cookie settings for Firefox – Firefox;
- Cookie settings for Chrome – Chrome;
- Cookie settings for Safari – Safari;
- Cookie settings for Edge – Edge;
- Cookie settings for Opera – Opera.
Further details: www.allaboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.eu
5) What types of cookies do you use?
- Cookies that do not allow the proper functioning of the site: allow you to use the basic functions of the site. These cookies are essential for the proper use of the site;
- Functionality cookies – are used to recognize you when you return to the site. They allow us to provide you with enhanced features, such as remembering your preferences. These cookies collect anonymous information;
- Analytics and performance – with their help we collect statistical information about how the site is used (most accessed pages, error messages, etc.);
- For marketing and targeting – stores information about your visit, such as the pages and links you visited. We may use this information to show you ads that are relevant to your interests and adjust the frequency with which you see ads;
- Regarding social networks – they allow you to share your activity on social networks (e.g. Facebook, Linkedin, etc.) on the site. We do not control these cookies.
- Other types of cookies that may be used later. We will update this policy as soon as the situation requires it.
Our website uses certain third-party services to obtain information about your use of the website. These third-parties (e.g. advertisers, web traffic analysis services) may use cookies, over which we have no control.
6. Cookies used for statistical purposes
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a traffic analysis service provided by Google. Cookies relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers located in the EU, EEA and/or the United States. Google uses this data to compile reports on website activity. Google may transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with other data held by Google.
You can opt out of Google Analytics without affecting how you can visit our website.
Detailed information about Google Analytics and personal data protection (including how you can control the information sent to Google) can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy/partners
To prevent tracking by this type of cookie, you can install an add-in on your web browser ( http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout ).
7. For Ads
To receive advertisements and marketing content personalized according to your preferences, our Website uses DoubleClick for Publishers (DFP) and Google Ad Exchange technology, provided by Google. The information generated by the cookie files will be transmitted and stored by Google.
8. Social media cookies
Third-party service providers may place their own cookies to monitor the performance of their applications. When you share an article, the network platform will record this action. We may have embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos). These third parties may place their own cookies. These cookies cannot be accessed by us.
Last updated: May 24, 2018.
We may update this Policy. Please check this Policy periodically to be updated with any changes.
