EFFECTIVE AS OF: 1 JANUARY, 2019
- WHAT ARE THE COOKIES AND HOW CAN YOU CHANGE YOUR SETTINGS?
“Cookies” are small text files that a website can use to make the user experience even more effective.
Some “cookies” are only temporary and disappear when you close your browser, while there are also permanent versions that stay on your computer for a longer period of time. By law, cookies may be stored on a visitor’s device if this is absolutely necessary for the operation of our website.
The use of all other types of cookies require the permission of the visitor. This website uses various cookies. Some of the cookies that appear on the website are placed by our third party service providers.
Browsers allow you to change cookie settings. Most browsers automatically accept cookies by default, but this can be changed to prevent them from being accepted automatically after setting.
To learn more about changing your browser settings, see your browser’s instructions or help. You can find information about the cookie settings of the most popular browsers at the following links:
Google Chrome
Firefox
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10
Microsoft Edge
Safari
- WHERE IS INFORMATION AND CONSENT TO BE MADE ABOUT THE MANAGEMENT OF COOKIES?
When you visit our website for the first time, a pop-up window will appear at the bottom of the screen and you can determine which cookies you are giving your consent to.
This information window also includes a link to this Privacy Statement.
- TYPES OF COOKIES
3.1. Strictly necessary cookies
Essential cookies help the usability of our website by enabling basic features such as navigating on the site and accessing secure areas of the website.
The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- PHPSESSID: It preserves the state of the user session between page requests. Retention time: until the browser is closed.
- CookieConsent: It stores the user’s cookie management statement on that domain. Retention time: 1 year.
- Cfduid: The Cloudflare content server identifies Internet traffic. Retention time: 1 year
- JSESSIONID: It assigns a unique, anonymous ID to each page opening to improve page usability. Retention time: until the browser is closed.
- Wp_woocommerce_session: to store performed actions on the website. Retention time: until the closure of the browser.
- Woocommerce_items_in_cart: It retains the contents of the cart while navigating between pages. Retention time: until the closure of the browser.
- Wc_cart_hash: It assigns a unique ID to each customer so that the system can associate orders with the customer. Retention time: 1 day.
3.2. Preferential cookies
By using preferential cookies, we can remember information that changes certain behaviour or appearance of the website, such as your preferred language or the region in which you are located.
3.3. Cookies for statistical purposes
Through the collection and reporting of data in an anonymous form, statistical cookies help the website owner to understand how visitors interact with the website.
- _ga: It records a unique identifier, which is used to create anonymous statistics about the use of the website. Retention time: 2 years.
- _gid: It records a unique identifier, which is used to create anonymous statistics about the use of the website. Retention time: 2 years.
- _gat: Used by Google Analytics to control the frequency of queries. Retention time: until the browser is closed.
- collect: Google Analytics collects data about a user’s device and browsing habits, through various tools and marketing channels. Retention time: until the browser is closed.
3.4. Cookies for marketing purposes
We use personalized cookies to track the website activity of our visitors. The goal is to publish the most relevant ads possible to individual users, display content that fits their preferences, and encourage them to become active.
- ads/ga-audiences: It is used by Google Adwords to target users who may be expected to make higher purchases based on their browsing habits. Retention time: until the closure of the browser.
- _pref: It captures a unique identifier from which Google compiles statistics about the videos viewed by the User on YouTube. Retention time: 8 months.
- _fr: It is used by Facebook to target users who can be assumed to have a higher willingness to buy based on their browsing habits. Retention time: 3 months.
- _tr: It is used by Facebook to target users who can be assumed to have a higher willingness to buy based on their browsing habits. Retention time: until the closure of the browser.
- CHECKING AND DISABLING COOKIE SETTINGS
Modern browsers allow you to modify “cookie settings”. Some browsers automatically accept “cookies” by default, but this setting can also be changed to enable for the visitor to prevent automatical acceptance for the future.
In the event of a switch, the browser will continue to offer the option to “set cookies” each time.
The Data Controller will not remember any ID or password even when cookies are enabled. The visitor may use the services with full security even if the “cookies” are accepted.
We would like to draw the attention of our visitors to the fact that, as the purpose of “cookies” is to support and facilitate the usability and processes of the website, disabling “cookies” cannot guarantee that the visitor will be able to fully use all the features of the website.
In this case, the website may work differently in the browser than planned.
