Cookie statement

EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 1, 2022

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES AND HOW CAN YOU MODIFY YOUR SETTINGS?

“Cookies” (hereinafter: “cookie” or “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 the browser is closed, while others are persistent and remain on your device for a longer time. According to legislation, we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. All other types of cookies require your permission. This website uses various types of cookies. Some cookies appearing on the site are placed by third-party service providers. Browsers allow cookie settings to be changed. Most browsers automatically accept cookies by default, but this can be modified to prevent automatic acceptance after adjusting the settings. To learn more about changing your browser settings, check your browser’s instructions or help section. You can find information about cookie settings for the most popular browsers at the following links:

Google Chrome

Firefox

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11

Microsoft Internet Explorer 10

Microsoft Edge

Safari

2. WHERE DO WE PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REQUEST CONSENT FOR COOKIE MANAGEMENT?

When you visit our website for the first time, a pop-up window appears at the top of the screen, allowing you to determine which cookies you consent to. This notification window also contains a link to this Privacy Policy.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES

3.1. Strictly necessary cookies Strictly necessary cookies help make our website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
  • PHPSESSID Maintains the user’s session state across page requests. Until browser is closed
  • CookieConsent Stores the user’s cookie consent status for the current domain. 1 year
  • __cfduid Identifies web traffic using Cloudflare CDN. 1 year
  • JSESSIONID Assigns a unique, anonymous ID to each session to improve usability. Until browser is closed
3.2. Preference cookies Preference cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, 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 websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
  • _ga Registers a unique ID that is used to generate anonymous statistical data about website usage. 2 years
  • _gid Registers a unique ID that is used to generate anonymous statistical data about website usage. 2 years
  • _gat Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Until browser is closed
  • collect Collects data for Google Analytics about the user’s device and behavior across devices and marketing channels. Until browser is closed
3.4. Marketing cookies Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user, and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.
  • ads/ga-audiences Used by Google Adwords to re-engage visitors that are likely to convert based on the visitor’s online behavior. Until browser is closed
  • pref Registers a unique ID to generate statistics on how the user uses YouTube videos. 8 months
  • fr Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. 3 months
  • tr Used by Facebook to deliver targeted advertisements based on user behavior. Until browser is closed

4. CONTROLLING AND DISABLING COOKIE SETTINGS

Modern browsers allow cookie settings to be modified. Some browsers accept cookies automatically by default, but this can be changed to prevent automatic acceptance in the future. If changed, the browser will offer the option to manage cookie settings each time. Even when cookies are enabled, the Data Controller does not store any identifiers or passwords. Visitors can safely use the services even when cookies are accepted. Please note that since the purpose of cookies is to support and simplify the use and processes of the website, disabling cookies may result in the website not functioning fully or as intended. In this case, the website may behave differently in the browser than originally designed.