Cookie Policy

I. What Are Cookies?

It is common practice on almost all professional websites to use cookies in order to improve the user experience when using the website.

This website also uses cookies — small text files that are downloaded to your device (computer, smartphone, iPad, tablet, etc.). On subsequent visits to our website, these cookies will be read from your device and sent back to our site.

This policy describes which cookies we use, how we use them, and why we sometimes need to store cookies. We will also explain how you can prevent cookies from being stored, but please be aware that this may degrade or disable certain functional elements of this and other websites you visit.

Cookies do not spread computer viruses and they only process portions of data that, in most cases, do not allow full identification of the user.

You can accept or reject some or all cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Some browsers allow you to browse websites in "incognito" mode, limiting the amount of data stored on your computer and automatically deleting persistent cookies when you end your browsing session. There are also many third-party applications you can add to your browser to block or manage cookies. You can also delete previously stored cookies by selecting the option to clear browsing history and including the option to delete cookies.

For more detailed information about cookies and how to adjust your browser settings, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org.

II. How Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies to improve your experience when using our website (e.g. to reduce the need to repeatedly enter the same information) and to study how our website is used and to generate statistics.

Unfortunately, in most cases there is no industry standard for disabling cookies without partially or completely disabling the functionality and features of this website. It is recommended that you enable all cookies if you are not sure whether you need them or not, in case they are used to provide a service you are using.

III. Which Cookies Do We Use?

We use website preference cookies. To provide you with a great experience on this website, we offer functionality for setting your preferences for how the website operates when you use it. In order to remember your preferences, we need to set cookies so that this information can be recalled whenever you interact with a page that is affected by your preferences.

Our website uses technical cookies (mandatory cookies that cannot be disabled) which are necessary for the operation of the website, functional cookies (which can be disabled) that allow the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, and marketing cookies (which can be disabled) that enable the recording of visits and traffic sources so that we can measure and improve the effectiveness of our website.

IV. Cookies by Function

Technical cookies — mandatory (always active): These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be turned off in our systems. They are usually set in response to your actions that amount to a request for services, such as setting your cookie preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work as a result. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Functional cookies (can be disabled): These allow the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not enable these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Marketing cookies (can be disabled): These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to understand which pages are the most and least popular and to see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its effectiveness.

V. How Can You Disable Cookies?

You can prevent cookies from being set by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites you visit. Disabling cookies will usually also result in disabling certain functionality and features of this website.

Since the purpose of cookies is to improve and enable the use of our website, please be aware that disabling or deleting cookies may prevent these features from functioning or may cause them to behave differently in your browser. For this reason, we do not recommend disabling cookies.

Information on how to change cookie settings in some of the most commonly used browsers can be found here: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari.

VI. What Are Third-Party Cookies?

In some specific cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties to obtain statistical data on visits and the manner in which our website is used.

We use Google Analytics, one of the most widespread and trusted web analytics solutions, which helps us understand how you use the website and how we can improve your experience. We use an integration method that anonymises your IP address and we do not collect personal data through which you can be identified. These cookies may track events such as how long you spend on the website and which pages you visit, in order to help us continue to produce engaging content.