Cookie Policy
- What are cookies
In line with the vast majority of professional websites, this site uses cookies, which are small files downloaded to your computer, to improve your experience when you visit our site. This page will tell you what information they collect, how we use it and why we sometimes need to store these cookies. We will also share with you information on how to prevent these cookies from being stored on your computer, even though this may impair or disable some of the functionality of the site.
When you visited our site, you were given the opportunity to accept the cookies used on the website, accept certain categories of cookies and reject others, or reject all cookies. If you have consented to all or some cookies, the following applies to cookies used on this site only.
For more general information about cookies, you can read the Wikipedia article on cookies.
- How we use cookies
We use cookies for a variety of reasons, which are set out below. Unfortunately, in most cases there are no generally accepted ways to disable cookies without impairing the functionality they add to this site. We recommend that you allow all cookies if you are not sure whether you need them or not, as they may be used to provide a service that you use.
- How to control, disable and delete cookies
You have the right to allow or disable cookies. We explain below how you can exercise this right. However, please note that if you refuse cookies, you may not be able to use all the features of our website.
You can change your cookie settings at any time on the Cookie Policy page.
You can also block all cookies by selecting the appropriate option in your browser settings (to find out how to do this, please see the “Help” section of your browser), which will allow you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block the setting of all cookies (including essential cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our site.
If you allow the setting of some or all cookies on this website, you will still be able to set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, which will allow you to decide whether to accept the cookie or not.
Please note that refusing to allow cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites you visit. Rejecting cookies will usually mean that you will not be able to use some of the functions and features of this site. For this reason, we recommend that you allow cookies.
- What data do we collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect some personal data from your device, such as:
- Your IP address.
- The domain name you requested.
- The name of your Internet Service Provider (ISP) is sometimes logged depending on the configuration of the ISP connection.
- The date and time of your visit to the website.
- The length of your session.
- The pages you visited.
- The number of times you visited our website during the month.
- The URL you viewed and information related to it.
- The website from which you came to our website.
- The operating system used by your computer.
- We use Google Analytics to track traffic on our website and the user data retention period is 26 months.
Collecting this information allows us to better understand our website visitors, where they come from and what content on our website interests them. We use this information for internal analytics and to improve the quality and relevance of our website for its visitors. The information will be collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies.
5. Types of cookies we use
Cookies may be set by our website (“first party cookies”) or by third party websites (“third party cookies”). Cookies may be used and required for various purposes, which are detailed in the following sections.
The website uses cookies that perform two functions, listed below:
- Functional cookies, which are essential for the operation of the website. These cookies also help us to evaluate the performance of our website and improve your experience when visiting our website, as well as to store any settings you have selected.
- Advertising/targeting cookies, which we use to track user actions and sessions in order to provide a more personalised service and (in the case of advertising cookies) are set by third parties with whom we carry out advertising campaigns and which allow us to display advertising that is relevant to you. These cookies are optional and users can opt out of their installation at any time.
In addition, we also use cookies on some pages of our website to connect with third party data providers to calculate your digital behaviour. This helps us to understand your interests and to send you more relevant advertising in the future. The information we receive is aggregated and anonymous, but will include statistics such as demographic information, online behaviour, products you are interested in and lifestyle. Targeting and tracking cookies are provided through trusted third party providers. If you require further information about our providers and how these cookies work, please contact us by sending an email to our email address.
Cookies may remain on your computer or mobile device for varying periods of time. Some cookies are “session cookies”. This means that they only exist while your browser is open. They are deleted automatically once you close your browser. Other cookies are “persistent cookies”. This means that they remain on your device even after you close your browser. They may be used by the website to recognise your computer when you open your browser again to browse the internet.
5.1. Functional cookies
Functional cookies ensure that the website functions correctly and are necessary to provide access to secure areas of the website. If you do not allow access to and use of these cookies, the website may not function properly. They are also used to improve your experience on our website.
5.2 Advertising/Targeting Cookies
Functional cookies are used to improve your experience on our website. They allow us to remember user choices and offer more personalised services. We also use tracking cookies for marketing campaigns to measure their effectiveness. We use this information and the cookies to offer you more relevant advertising.
5.3. Third Party Cookies
In some special cases, we also use cookies provided by third parties. The following section provides details of which third party cookies you may encounter through this website.
This site uses Google Analytics which is the most widely used and trusted analytics solution on the web for helping us understand how you use the site and ways that we can improve your experience. These cookies may track information such as how long you spend on the site and the pages you view so we can continue to produce engaging content.
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit the official Google Analytics page.