COOKIE POLICY

1. USE OF COOKIES

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and ensure proper functionality.

The decision to allow cookies is entirely up to you. However, please note that the website may not function properly without certain cookies.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website.

They allow the website to recognise your device on future visits and provide a more personalised browsing experience.

Cookies:

• do not contain viruses or malicious code

• are not used to spy on users

• do not store sensitive personal data such as passwords

• cannot access files on your device

In accordance with applicable EU laws (including the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR), we require your consent for the use of non-essential cookies.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

Session and Persistent Cookies

• Session cookies: temporary cookies that expire when you leave the website

• Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

• First-party cookies: set by this website and used for functionality

• Third-party cookies: set by external services (e.g. analytics providers such as Google)

We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.

For more information, visit:
https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/

Necessary and Optional Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and do not require consent.

They enable:

• navigation

• secure areas access

• basic functionality

Examples:

• PHPSESSID

• exp_* cookies

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use the website.

They help us:

• improve functionality

• analyse traffic

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences, such as:

• language settings

• user preferences

Marketing and Analytics Cookies

These cookies are used to:

• analyse website traffic

• personalise advertising

They are only used with your consent.

4. COOKIES USED ON THIS WEBSITE

Essential Cookies

• PHPSESSID
  Session identifier stored on the server
  Session cookie

• exp_ cookies*
  Used by the content management system
  Store session-related information (e.g. last visit, session ID)
  Some are session cookies, others are persistent

• cc_cookie_accept / cc_cookie_decline
  Store your cookie preferences
  Duration: session or up to 1 year

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC.

Cookies may include:

• _ga (2 years)

• _gid (1 day)

• _gat (1 minute)

• __utm* cookies

These cookies:

• collect anonymised data

• help analyse website usage

• improve user experience

Your IP address is anonymised.

Data may be transferred to servers in the United States.

More information:
https://www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html

You can opt out via:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES

You can control or disable cookies at any time:

Via our website

• Use the cookie banner/settings tool

• Change or withdraw consent at any time

Via your browser

You can configure your browser to:

• block cookies

• delete existing cookies

• notify you before cookies are stored

Useful guides:

• Mozilla Firefox

• Google Chrome

• Microsoft Edge / Internet Explorer

• Apple Safari

• Opera

You can also use private/incognito mode to limit data storage.

6. CONSEQUENCES OF DISABLING COOKIES

Disabling certain cookies may:

• affect website functionality

• limit user experience

• disable certain features

7. MORE INFORMATION

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org