Use of cookies

Cookies are short text files or small packets of information that are stored by the Internet browser on your end device (computer, tablet, laptop or mobile phone) when you visit different websites and pages on the Internet. The main purpose of cookies is to make the user recognisable when they return to the Website. Some cookies also have a more specific use, such as to remember user behaviour on the Website and to make it easier for the user to use the Website. More information about how cookies work can be found on the Internet.

How are cookies used on this Website?

We use cookies on this Website primarily to facilitate the usability of the Website, improve its performance and store information about user behaviour. No personal data is stored in this process, i.e. we cannot identify you as an individual through the cookies on this website, therefore the Data Protection Act does not apply to the collection of this information. The information collected from cookies is generally used in aggregate form to analyse user behaviour on the Website, which allows us to improve the functionality of the Website, the user paths and the content used.

Cookies may also be used for direct marketing purposes, namely to present electronic commercial messages to the user outside the Website.

What cookies are used on this Website?

Session cookies

This type of cookie makes it easier for you to use the website, as they store information temporarily, only within the session of the browser used. Typically, the information stored by them is what goods or services you have added to your basket, which pages of the site you have visited and how you arrived at certain information. These cookies do not collect information from your end device and are automatically deleted when you leave the Website or end your browser session.

Persistent cookies

These enable us to store specific browsing information, such as analysing your visits to the Website, how you arrived at the Website, what pages you viewed, what options you selected, and where you went through that Website. Tracking this information enables us to make improvements to the Website, including correcting errors and expanding content. The retention period of this type of cookie varies according to its specific purpose.

Third party cookies

There may be links on the Website to other websites or embedded content from other websites, for example from Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, partner websites. It is possible that when you visit these websites or open content from them, cookies from these websites are stored on your terminal device. It is these cookies that are defined as “third party cookies” and we have no control over the generation and management of these cookies. We therefore advise you to seek information about them and how they are managed on the relevant third party websites.

How can I manage my use of cookies from this Website?

All browsers allow the management of cookies from a dedicated folder on your browser. You can block the receipt of cookies, delete all or part of them or set your preferences regarding the use of cookies before you initiate a visit to our website. Please note that deleting or blocking cookies may adversely affect the functionality of our Website and therefore your user experience on it.

Disabling or blocking cookies

Controlling, disabling or blocking cookies is controlled by your browser settings. Note that completely disabling the use of all cookies may affect the functional performance of the site, its effectiveness and access to certain information.