Cookies Policy
What are cookies
As is common practice with almost all professional websites this site uses cookies, which are tiny files that are downloaded to your computer, to improve your experience. This page describes what information they gather, how we use it and why we sometimes need to store these cookies. We will also share how you can prevent these cookies from being stored however this may downgrade or “break” certain elements of the site’s functionality.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. Unfortunately in most cases there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site. It is recommended that you leave all cookies enabled if you are not sure whether you need them or not, in case they are used to provide a service that you use.
Disabling cookies
You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser (see your browser Help for how to do this). Be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit. Disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of this site. Therefore it is recommended that you do not disable cookies.
How to revoke access to cookies in my browser?
By using these devices, the web server is allowed to remember some data concerning the user, such as their preferences for displaying pages on that server, username and password, products of interest, etc.
What types of cookies exist?
There are five main types of cookies:
- Analytical cookies: collect information about how the website is used.
- Social cookies: necessary for external social networks.
- Affiliate cookies: allow tracking of visits from other websites with which the site has an affiliate agreement.
- Advertising and behavioral cookies: collect information about user preferences and personal choices (retargeting).
- Technical and functional cookies: strictly necessary for using the website and providing the contracted service.
The cookies we set
- PHPSESSID: technical and strictly necessary cookie that contains the session identifier. It is deleted when the browser is closed.
- _lang: technical and strictly necessary cookie that stores the session language. It is deleted when the browser is closed.
- ac_cookies: technical and strictly necessary cookie that stores whether cookie installation has been accepted. Expires 1 year after the last update.
- _ga: Google Analytics cookie that enables the tracking of unique visits. Expires 2 years after the last update.
Managing and blocking cookies by browser
Chrome
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More and then Settings.
- Click Privacy and security and then Cookies and other site data.
- Click See all cookies and site data and then Remove all.
- To confirm, click Clear all.
Internet Explorer / Microsoft Edge
- Open Microsoft Edge and go to Menu > Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data.
- Turn on Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended).
- Turn on Block third-party cookies or add sites under Block.
Firefox
- Click the menu button and select Settings.
- Select Privacy & Security.
- Cookie settings are under Enhanced Tracking Protection and Cookies and Site Data.
Safari
- In Safari on your Mac, choose Safari > Preferences > Privacy.
- Enable options such as Prevent cross-site tracking or Block all cookies.
- Click Manage Website Data to remove stored cookies.
Opera
- Go to Settings.
- Click Advanced > Privacy & security.
- Click Site settings > Cookies and site data.
- Enable or disable Allow sites to save and read cookie data.
Other browsers
Consult the documentation of the browser you have installed.
Cookies related to site functionality
Email newsletters related cookies
This site offers newsletter or email subscription services and cookies may be used to remember if you are already registered and whether to show certain notifications which might only be valid to subscribed or unsubscribed users.
Surveys related cookies
From time to time we offer user surveys and questionnaires to provide insights or understand our user base more accurately. These surveys may use cookies to remember who has already participated.
Forms related cookies
When you submit data through a form, cookies may be set to remember your user details for future correspondence.
Site preferences cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide a better experience when you interact with the site.
Third Party Cookies
In some special cases we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties:
- Google Analytics: helps us understand how the site is used and how we can improve the user experience.
- Feature testing cookies: used while testing new features to ensure a consistent experience.
- Sales and conversion cookies: help us understand how many visitors make a purchase.
- Social media cookies: social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn may set cookies via our site according to their privacy policies.
More information
Hopefully this has clarified things for you. If you are still looking for more information, you can contact us through one of our preferred contact methods:
- Email: [email protected]