Information Regarding Cookies
We would like to inform you that, in order to optimize the content available on our website and tailor it to your individual needs, we use information stored through cookies on the end-user devices. Users can manage cookies through their web browser settings. Continued use of our website without changing your browser settings constitutes acceptance of the use of cookies. For more information, please refer to our Cookies Policy.
Cookie Policy
What are cookies?
“Cookies” are information files, particularly text files, stored on end-user devices (such as computers, phones, or tablets) and transmitted by websites. These files allow the recognition of the user’s device and enable the website to display content tailored to the user’s individual preferences. “Cookies” facilitate displaying the website in the user’s preferred language and help apply other website settings selected by the user.”Cookies” typically contain the name of the website from which they originate, the duration of their storage on the end-user device, and a unique identification number. “Cookies” are not harmful to users or their devices and do not affect their operation in any way. They do not cause any configuration changes on end-user devices or in the software installed on these devices.
What are cookies used for?
Cookies are used to customize website content according to the user’s preferences and to optimize the browsing experience. They enable the storage of user choices such as language settings, browser preferences, selected website options, or opting out of personalized advertising, as well as information about the user’s location. Cookies are also used to create anonymous, aggregated statistics (without personally identifying the user), which help to understand how users interact with the website, allowing for improvements to its structure and content.
What types of cookies do we use?
On our website, we use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies – these are necessary to enable you to use our website and its features. They also ensure security, for example, by detecting authentication abuse and maintaining your session. Without these cookies, many of the services we offer could not be provided. This type of cookie does not collect information for marketing purposes. These cookies cannot be disabled through cookie settings management. However, you can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the website may not function properly. These cookies do not store any personal data.
- Analytical cookies – these cookies collect information about how visitors use our website to help us understand how our websites are used and to assist us in improving them. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve website performance. They help us identify which pages are most and least popular and understand how visitors navigate the site. All data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous. If you refuse consent (i.e., change the default consent) for these cookies, we will not be able to track your visit or monitor the website’s performance. Some features may become unavailable without these cookies.
- Functional cookies – these cookies allow the website to remember your selected settings and personalize the user interface, for example, language preferences, region, font size, or website appearance. Their purpose is to enable you to use our website in a way that is better suited to your preferences based on your previous visits and selected settings. If you refuse consent (i.e., change the default consent) for these cookies, some website features may not function properly.
- Advertising cookies – these include our own cookies and cookies from external providers. They enable us to tailor content to specific users and to run marketing and remarketing campaigns. These cookies store information about your use of our website, remembering that you visited and what you did there. The information collected is also shared with third-party providers with whom we cooperate.
Besides our own cookies, third-party cookies may also be used on the website. These are placed via our website by our advertising providers to provide certain features or functions originating from third parties, such as advertising content, videos, and website analytics services.
Depending on the website or mobile application used, the type and number of cookies may vary.
How long are cookies stored in the user’s browser?
Cookies can be divided into two types: persistent and session cookies.
- Persistent cookies – remain in the browser until the user deletes them manually or until the expiration time set in the cookie parameters elapses.
- Session cookies – remain only as long as the user keeps the browser open, logs out, or closes the browser. These are primarily essential cookies.
Do cookies contain personal data?
As a general rule, cookies do not constitute personal data. However, certain information stored in cookies (e.g., preferences), especially when combined with other information about the website user, may be considered personal data. Personal data collected through cookies may only be processed for specific purposes related to providing the described user functionalities. Such data is encrypted to prevent unauthorized access.
Enabling, Deleting, or Blocking Cookies
Our website uses cookies in accordance with the individual settings of the browser installed on the user’s end device. Using the website without changing the browser’s cookie settings constitutes acknowledgment of the above information and acceptance of cookies.
If the website user does not accept cookies, they may at any time change their browser settings or disable cookie handling. However, this may cause improper display or limited functionality of the website.
Using the website with cookies enabled in the browser means that these cookies will be stored on the user’s device.
More information about cookies can be found in the “Help” section of the user’s web browser menu.
Users who, after reading the above information, do not wish for cookies to remain stored in their browser should delete them after finishing their visit to our website.