Cookies are small files produced by the website server which are then downloaded and saved by the internet browser onto the hard drive of the user’s computer when revisiting that specific site.
They can be used to gather and save user details whilst using the internet in order to offer services such as site-specific login details or sharing on social networks… They are by nature long lasting and remain on the user’s pc after shutting down the internet browser or the pc itself. Cookies can be from the visited sites in question (local) or third party.
There are different types of cookies:
- Technical cookies aid the user in navigating and using the various options or services offered such as identifying the session, allowing access to specific areas as well as facilitating orders, purchases, the filling in of forms, registration, security and functionality (the ability to view videos for example).
- User profile cookies allow administrators to trace user activity and send them previously viewed publicity.
- Third party cookies allow for the integration of websites with services such as social networks (social cookies) which in turn enable sharing. For example, flash cookies when viewing videos.
Upon accessing our website therefore, users authorise the use of Cookies in respect to the EU Directive 2009/136/CE and under privacy guarantee provision 229 of 8 May 2014.
With this, we aim to better our service.
We use Google Analytics and ShinyStat to gather anonymous statistical information such as the number of visitors to our website.
Cookies provided by Google Analytics are governed by Google Analytics’ privacy regulations. If preferable however, it is possible to disable those cookies used by Google Analytics.
We would like to remind you that it is possible to enable, disable, limit usage and automatically cancel cookies by simply following browser instructions.