1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device to save or retrieve information. Cookies are used for various purposes, such as ensuring website functionality, remembering your preferences, or analyzing site performance.
In most cases, the information collected through cookies does not directly identify you but helps us provide a more personalized and efficient browsing experience.
Because we respect your privacy, we place non-essential cookies with your explicit consent. Please note that refusing certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the website.
You can review and modify your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the Cookie Settings available on our website.
2. Types of cookies
Cookies can be classified according to their duration, origin, and purpose.
2.1 Duration cookies
Session cookies, also known as temporary cookies, allow the website to recognise the user and retain information during navigation. These cookies are active only for the duration of your browsing session and are deleted from your device as soon as you close your browser. They do not have an expiration date.
Permanent cookies, also known as persistent cookies, remain stored on your device after you close your browser. Each of these cookies includes an expiration date, which determines how long it will stay on your device. These cookies are typically used to remember user credentials or personal settings, such as language preferences or login details, so that you do not have to re-enter them each time you return to the website. They have a defined expiration date.
2.2 Origin of cookies
First-party cookies: these are cookies placed directly on your device by the website you are visiting. They are often used to ensure the basic functionality of the site.
Third-party cookies: these are placed on your device by external providers (such as analytics or advertising services) whose content or services are integrated into the website. They are commonly used for tracking, analytics, or advertising purposes.
2.3 Purpose cookies
Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the website to operate and cannot be disabled.
They allow basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
These cookies do not require your consent.
Preference cookies: These remember your choices (e.g. language or region) to personalize your browsing experience.
These cookies are optional and require your consent.
Statistical cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting anonymous data.
They provide insights such as the most visited pages or the links clicked. These cookies are only placed with your consent. You can deactivate statistical cookies at any time by adjusting your preferences in the Cookie Settings icon available on the site.
Marketing cookies: These are used to show you relevant advertisements based on your browsing behavior.
They help build a profile of your interests. These cookies are set by third-party partners and require your explicit consent.
3. Your consent to the use of cookies
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner allows you to accept, refuse, or customize the use of non-essential cookies.
Only strictly necessary cookies are placed by default. All other cookies are stored only after we have received your explicit consent, in accordance with the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.
You may change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon available at the bottom of the page.
You can also manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings.
4. Data protection and contact
To learn more about how we use your personal data, your rights under the GDPR, and how to contact our Data Protection Officer, please consult our Privacy Policy.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in legislation or our practices.
Last update: June 2025
