Cookies policy
Cookies and passive data collection – extended information note on cookies
Our websites use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of the procedures performed and improve the surfing experience of users. This document provides detailed information on the use of cookies and similar technologies, their management methods and how they are used within our websites.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files located in your browser on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet). They help browsers work properly and display relevant content. The pages you have visited remember your browsing and preferences.
What are their types?
In general, cookies are used for an optimal set up of the information provided via all websites, links, and other parts of the website. Cookies allow websites to store certain information to enable users to navigate online in a simple and efficient way. These files can also be used for other purposes. Based on this purpose, they are divided into technical, analytical and marketing cookies (e.g. to manage websites, monitor users' movements around the site and collect demographic data about users). The individual types are described in the following sections.
Technical cookies
If your browser does not use cookies, the website will not work properly. For example, the website will not remember the data you have entered, and you will have to re-enter it every time. The information that these cookies store is anonymous and does not track users when they browse the web. These cookies are required.
Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies help us to constantly improve our website by tracking statistics, such as total website traffic, number of clicks on a specific button, etc. The data collected is anonymous and aggregated. These cookies are optional.
Marketing cookies
These cookies are used to collect user data for marketing purposes. E.g. in order to adapt the offered advertising to the customer's interests, connection to the social network, etc. These cookies are optional.
What cookies do we use?
We only use Technical and Analytical cookies on our website. We do not use Marketing cookies. We also use the following third party cookies:
- Google Analytics – Analytical cookies
- YouTube – Analytical cookies
We may receive reports based on the use of these technologies by the above-mentioned companies on an aggregated and individual basis. We do not use cookies on these websites for commercial profiling.
Your consent to the use of cookies
Before using this website, you choose which types of cookies you will use. The use of cookies can also be set manually in your browser. If you select cookies when entering the website, you will see the following options:
- "Decline" - You only allow technical cookies
- "Allow minimal" - You only allow technical cookies
- "Allow all" - You allow technical and analytical cookies
- You can block (=disable) the cookies; if you do so, some web pages may not display properly, and some functional parts may not work in the manner to which you are accustomed (e.g. language setup).
- You can manage or delete cookies; in this case, certain parts of the website may not work properly.
Where in your browser you can manage cookies (major browsers only):
- Google Chrome - https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en-GB
- Internet Explorer 8, 9, 10 and 11 - https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
- Microsoft Edge - https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4468242/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy-microsoft-privacy
- Mozilla Firefox - http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Safari on Mac - https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Safari on iPhone,iPad - https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201265
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Chrome - Android phone/tablet
- Select "Settings" from top right menu.
- Select Privacy tab under the Advanced section.
- Select "Clear browsing data".
- Ensure the "Cookies and site data" option is selected.