Cookie statement
Effective: January 1, 2021
WHAT ARE COOKIES, AND HOW CAN YOU MODIFY THE SETTINGS?
“Cookies” are small text files that a website can use to make the user experience more efficient.
Some cookies are only temporary and disappear when you close your browser, while others are persistent and remain on your computer for a longer period. According to the law, we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of our website.
For all other types of cookies, we need your consent. This website uses various types of cookies. Some cookies placed on our website are set by third-party service providers.
Browsers allow for changing cookie settings. Most browsers automatically accept cookies by default, but this can be changed to prevent automatic acceptance following the setup.
To learn more about modifying your browser settings, please refer to your browser's instructions or help section.
You can find information about cookie settings for popular browsers via the links below:
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Google Chrome
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Firefox
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 10
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Microsoft Edge
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Safari
WHERE IS THE NOTICE AND CONSENT FOR COOKIE HANDLING PROVIDED?
When you visit our website for the first time, a pop-up window will appear on your screen, allowing you to decide which cookies you consent to.
TYPES OF COOKIES
3.1. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies support the usability of our website by enabling basic functions such as site navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
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PHPSESSID: Preserves user session state across page requests. Expires upon closing the browser.
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CookieConsent: Stores the user's consent for cookie use on the specific domain. Expires after one year.
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__cfduid: Cloudflare uses this to identify trusted web traffic. Expires after one year.
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JSESSIONID: Assigns a unique, anonymous identifier to each page opening to improve usability. Expires upon closing the browser.
3.2. Preference Cookies
Using preference cookies, we can remember information that changes certain behaviors or appearances of the website, such as your preferred language or the region you are in.
3.3. Statistical Cookies
Statistical cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with the site by collecting and reporting data anonymously.
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_ga: Records a unique identifier, creating anonymous statistical data on website use. Expires after two years.
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_gid: Records a unique identifier, creating anonymous statistical data on website use. Expires after two years.
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_gat: Used by Google Analytics to regulate request rates. Expires upon closing the browser.
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collect: Collects data for Google Analytics about the user’s device and browsing habits across devices and marketing channels. Expires upon closing the browser.
3.4. Marketing Cookies
Personalized cookies are used to track visitors’ website activity. The goal is to display more relevant advertisements to individual users, show content aligned with their preferences, and encourage engagement.
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ads/ga-audiences: Used by Google AdWords to target users with a higher purchase intent based on browsing habits. Expires upon closing the browser.
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pref: Records a unique identifier from which Google compiles statistics on videos watched on YouTube. Expires after eight months.
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fr: Used by Facebook to target users with higher purchase intent based on browsing habits. Expires after three months.
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tr: Used by Facebook to target users with higher purchase intent based on browsing habits. Expires upon closing the browser.
CHECKING AND DISABLING COOKIE SETTINGS
Modern browsers allow you to modify “cookie settings.” Some browsers accept cookies by default, but this can be changed to prevent automatic acceptance in the future.
If settings are changed, the browser will offer the choice of “cookie settings” each time.
Even if cookies are enabled, the data controller does not store any identifier or password. Visitors can use the services securely even if they accept cookies.
Please note that the purpose of cookies is to support the usability and processes of the website and facilitate their operation. If you disable cookies, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to fully use all features of the website.
In this case, the website may operate differently in your browser than intended.