Cookie Policy
This cookie policy aims to explain how we use cookies on our website, why they are necessary and what options you have regarding their usage.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data that websites store on your device when you visit them. They can contain information such as your preferences, session IDs or other relevant details that enhance user experience.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies to make our website more functional and engaging for users. For example, cookies help us remember your language preferences, log in details or other settings so you don't have to input them every time you visit us. Additionally, we utilize analytics cookies to gain insights into how visitors interact with our site.
Types of Cookies
There are several types of cookies that can be placed on your device:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality and security features of our website. They allow users to navigate through the site smoothly without any issues related to session handling or authentication. Examples include session ID, CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection tokens.
Session Cookies
Session cookies temporarily store data while a user is interacting with a website. These are usually deleted when you close your browser or end the browsing session. They enable features such as maintaining login sessions and retaining information entered in forms until the page reloads.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies, on the other hand, remain stored on your device for longer periods of time (usually up to 2 years). Their primary function is to enhance user experience by storing settings that can be recalled at subsequent visits. Examples include keeping track of saved login credentials or maintaining customized navigation menus between sessions.
Functional Cookies
These cookies are used for performance and functionality, enhancing the user's overall browsing experience on our website. They help remember custom preferences like font sizes, screen reader accommodations or visual customization.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
We use analytics software that utilizes cookies to monitor how visitors interact with our site. This information helps us diagnose issues, identify trends, enhance usability and adjust marketing campaigns for improved outcomes.
Preference and Language Settings
Our website offers settings for users to tailor their experience based on personal preferences such as language selection or screen reader support. Cookies remember these choices allowing us to adapt the content accordingly in future visits.
Login/Session Continuity
We utilize cookies to facilitate seamless login sessions, remembering your details so you don’t need to input them every time you visit our site. This ensures continuity and user convenience while navigating through our platform.
Device Recognition
Some of our website features rely on recognizing specific devices (like smartphones or desktops) for optimal functionality, ensuring that the content is tailored to their capabilities.
Security-Related Cookies
To maintain high security standards on our platform, we employ various strategies. Some involve storing information in a secure cookie to help protect against potential threats such as session fixation attacks by protecting access tokens with cookies.
Browser Storage Technologies
We understand the importance of giving you control over your data and its storage within browsers. Our policies align with modern web practices allowing users to choose their desired level of browser settings (e.g., saving login credentials or blocking specific scripts).
Third-Party Integrations
Our website may incorporate third-party services like analytics, advertising networks, etc., which can place cookies on your device when accessing these resources.
Marketing/Communication Preferences
Cookies related to marketing help us better understand user preferences for future campaigns. This data is essential in creating personalized communications tailored to each visitor’s interests.
Cookie Consent Management
We strive to provide transparency regarding the usage of cookies and respect our users' right to control their settings. Our cookie consent feature allows you to accept, reject or clear specific types of cookies according to your choices.
Browser Controls for Cookies
Each major browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) offers functionalities for managing cookies directly within its interface. We recommend visiting the “Options” or "Preferences" section in your web browser settings and taking control over which websites you allow cookies from.
Impact When Disabling Cookies
Please note that some of our website features may be less functional if all cookies are disabled, particularly those related to analytics performance and user session management.
Technical Diagnostics and Performance Optimisation
Occasionally we conduct internal analysis using aggregated data collected via cookies for optimizing platform efficiency and enhancing visitor experience. This process remains in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
Aggregated Analytics Information
For technical diagnostics and optimization purposes only, our website aggregates overall activity statistics without tracking individual actions or storing personal data that can be directly associated to an end-user.
User Experience Improvements
Through the insights gathered from cookies related analytics, we continually strive to improve various facets of your visit experience on our platform.
