Cookies
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file containing letters and numbers that is downloaded onto your computer when you access certain websites. Generally, cookies allow a website to recognize a user’s computer.
The most important thing to know about the cookies we use is that they make our site a bit easier to use, for example, by remembering the settings you have made.
2. Why do we use cookies?
We use these cookies and other similar technologies for a number of purposes, including:
- Keeping you logged in
- Remembering the options and preferences you selected on the site
- Providing the services you have opted for
- Understanding better how you use the site
- Monitoring and analyzing the performance, operations, and effectiveness of the site for future improvements
- Understanding and improving the impact of our marketing campaigns
- For security reasons and protection against fraud or cyberattacks
The cookies we use can be divided into two categories:
- First-party Cookies – Cookies implemented by us
- Third-party Cookies – Cookies that are implemented or used by third-party companies whose services we use
It is important to note that we cannot access third-party cookies, and other third parties cannot access the cookies we implement. We do not allow third parties to use cookies for purposes other than those specified in the next section.
Duration:
Depending on their purpose, cookies are retained for different durations. There are cookies that are retained for the duration of a browsing session and cookies that persist:
- Session cookies: These cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Safari).
- Persistent cookies: These remain even after you close your browser. They last as long as indicated in the cookie.
Categories:
The cookies used on our site are divided into four categories:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for basic use of the site, ensuring security and access to private sections of the site (e.g., keeping you logged in and allowing access to the “My Account” section).
- Analytical cookies: Allow us to understand how you use the site (e.g., which pages you visit, how long you spend on them) and how we could improve it or resolve performance errors/issues.
- Functional cookies: Used to remember your personal preferences (e.g., the language you chose to be displayed) and to enhance your user experience.
- Marketing cookies: Used to collect information about the impact of our advertising campaigns (e.g., how many registered users accessed an advertisement; how many unregistered users accessed an advertisement).