Cookies Policy
Information about our website’s cookie use and GDPR compliance.
What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your computer, phone or any other device, storing information about your browsing activity on that site. Cookies are essential to facilitate navigation and make it more user-friendly.
Although this policy uses the general term “cookies,” as it is the main storage method used by this website, we also use the browser’s “local storage” for the same purposes. Accordingly, all information in this section applies equally to local storage.
What Are Cookies Used for on This Website?
Cookies are a fundamental part of how our website operates. Their main purpose is to enhance your browsing experience. For example, they help remember your preferences during your visit and future visits.
The information collected through cookies also allows us to improve the website by estimating usage metrics, analysing patterns of behaviour, adapting the site to individual user interests, speeding up searches, and more.
Who Uses the Information Stored in Cookies?
The information stored in our website’s cookies is used exclusively by us. We do not use third-party cookies (managed by external entities to provide services aimed at improving user experience or functionality).
How Can You Disable Cookies on This Website?
If you prefer to avoid the use of cookies on this site, taking into account the limitations this may involve, you must first disable cookies in your browser and then delete any cookies associated with this website stored in your browser.
You can do this at any time.
Different browsers provide different methods for managing and deleting cookies. You can adjust your browser settings to block or remove cookies. For more information on managing and deleting cookies, visit:
wikipedia.org or
allaboutcookies.org
What Specific Cookies Does This Website Use and for What Purpose?
Below is a table of the cookies used on this website (which may be activated or deactivated), together with their description and typical use:
Necessary
Necessary cookies are essential for the website’s basic functions. The site will not work properly without them. These cookies do not store any personal identifying data.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CookieConsent | 1 year | Used to remember users’ cookie consent preferences so they are respected during future visits. It does not collect or store any personal data. |
| _GRECAPTCHA | 6 months | Set by Google reCAPTCHA to identify bots and protect the website from malicious spam attacks. |
| rc::a | Does not expire | Used by Google reCAPTCHA to distinguish between humans and bots, enhancing security. |
| rc::f | Does not expire | Set by Google reCAPTCHA for bot identification and security protection. |
| rc::c | Session | Set by Google reCAPTCHA to detect spam and bot activity. |
| rc::b | Session | Used by Google reCAPTCHA for bot-related security checks. |
Analytics
Analytics cookies help understand how visitors interact with the website. They provide information on metrics such as visitor count, bounce rate, traffic sources and more.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Used by Google Analytics to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and track site usage. Information is stored anonymously and a randomly generated number is assigned to identify unique visitors. |
| _ga_* | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Used by Google Analytics to store and count page views. |