Cookie Policy
What are cookies?
In English, the term «cookie» means a biscuit, but in the context of web browsing, a «cookie» is something entirely different. When you access our Website, a small amount of text, known as a «cookie,» is stored in your device’s browser. This text contains various types of information about your browsing activity, habits, preferences, content customisation, etc.
There are other technologies that work similarly and are also used to collect data about your browsing activity. We will refer to all these technologies collectively as «cookies.»
The specific uses of these technologies are described in this document.
What are cookies used for on this website?
Cookies are an essential part of how the Website functions. The primary purpose of our cookies is to improve your browsing experience. For example, they help remember your preferences (such as language, country, etc.) during your visit and future visits. The information collected in cookies also allows us to improve the website, tailor it to your interests as a user, and speed up searches.
In certain cases, with your prior informed consent, we may use cookies for other purposes, such as obtaining information to display advertising based on an analysis of your browsing habits.
What are cookies NOT used for on this website?
The cookies we use do not store sensitive personal identification information such as your name, address, password, etc.
Who uses the information stored in cookies?
The information stored in the cookies on our Website is used exclusively by us, except for those identified below as «third-party cookies,» which are used and managed by external entities that provide services to enhance the user experience. For example, statistics on the number of visits, the most popular content, etc., are usually managed by Google Analytics.
How can you avoid the use of cookies on this Website?
If you prefer to avoid the use of cookies, you can either REJECT them or CONFIGURE which cookies you want to disable and which you allow. This document provides further details about each type of cookie, its purpose, recipient, duration, etc.
If you have accepted cookies, we will not ask you again unless you delete them from your device, as explained in the following section. If you wish to revoke your consent, you must delete the cookies and reconfigure them.
How do I disable and delete cookies?
To restrict, block, or delete cookies from this Website (including those used by third parties), you can modify your browser settings at any time. Please note that each browser has a different configuration.
Below are links to instructions on how to enable or disable cookies in the most common browsers:
- Firefox
- Google Chrome
- Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
What types of cookies are used on this website?
Each website uses its own cookies. On our website, we use the following:
BY ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGEMENT
- First-party cookies:
These are cookies sent to the user’s device from a computer or domain managed by the website owner and used to provide the service requested by the user. - Third-party cookies:
These are cookies sent to the user’s device from a computer or domain not managed by the website owner but by another entity that processes data obtained through cookies. If cookies are sent from a computer or domain managed by the website owner but the information collected is handled by a third party, they cannot be considered first-party cookies if the third party uses them for its own purposes (e.g., improving its services or providing advertising services to other entities).
BY PURPOSE
- Technical cookies:
These are necessary for browsing and ensuring the proper functioning of our Website, such as controlling traffic and data communication, identifying a session, accessing restricted areas, processing event registration requests, counting visits for software licensing purposes, using security elements during browsing, storing content for video or audio playback, and enabling dynamic content (e.g., loading animations for text or images). - Analytics cookies:
These allow us to quantify the number of users and measure and analyse how users interact with the Website. - Preference or personalisation cookies:
These allow information to be stored so that users can access the service with certain predefined characteristics that differentiate their experience from that of other users, such as language, the number of search results displayed, the appearance or content of the service based on the browser used, or the region from which the user accesses the service.
BY DURATION
- Session cookies:
These are designed to collect and store data while the user is accessing a website. They are usually used to store information that is only relevant for providing the requested service in a single session (e.g., a list of purchased products) and disappear once the session ends. - Persistent cookies:
These store data on the user’s device and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the cookie provider, which may range from a few minutes to several years. The necessity of using persistent cookies should be carefully assessed, as privacy risks can be minimised by using session cookies instead. If persistent cookies are installed, their duration should be kept to the minimum necessary, considering their intended use. The Opinion 4/2012 of the Article 29 Working Party stated that, for a cookie to be exempt from the duty of informed consent, its expiration should be proportionate to its purpose. Therefore, session cookies are more likely to be considered exempt than persistent cookies.