Cookies Policy

In this policy statement the term "cookie" is used to refer to cookie files as well as other such devices that are covered by EU Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications (2002/58/EC an amended and in force with the E-privacy Directive 2009/136/EC).

1. What are cookies?

A cookie is simply a tiny text file containing pieces of data, stored on your computer or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are used to facilitate navigation of websites you visit but don't collect any information stored on your computer or in files. Cookies assure the maximum accuracy of services and thus facilitate the use of a web browser. To protect your privacy, web browsers allow access to a web page for cookie files that have already been placed on your computer.

2. Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies to find out more about the way in which users navigate our website, which makes it possible for us to provide you with better information tailored to your individual needs and improve your experience on our website. Cookies remember the type of a web browser you use and other browser add-ons installed on the computer. They also remember choices you make, like language or region. They are saved as default settings and used when you visit the site again. These files also allow Internet users to assess web pages and post comments.

3. What types of cookies do we use?

Strictly Necessary Cookies. These are essential cookies that let you to move around the website and use its features. Without them, services registration and logging in cannot be provided. These cookies don't collect any information about you that could be used for marketing or remembering where you've been on the internet.

Performance Cookies. These collect information about how you use a website, for instance, which pages you go to most often. They don't collect information that identifies you; all the information is anonymous. It is used only to improve how the website works.

Functionality Cookies. These remember choices you make (such as your user name or language) and provide personal features. They can remember changes you have made to text size, fonts and other parts of web pages that you can customise. They may also provide services you've asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information they collect can be made anonymous. They can't track other websites you visit.

Targeting Cookies. These deliver adverts or messages relevant to you and your interests. Sometimes targeting cookies are linked to other sites, e.g. social networking sites.

Temporary or more long-term cookies. Within these four categorisations of cookie, cookies are sorted as either temporary ("Session” Cookies”) or more long-term ("Persistent” Cookies). "Session” Cookies link your actions in one session only. This "session” starts when the webpage is opened and finishes when it is closed. Then the cookie is deleted forever. "Persistent” cookies are where the cookie remains on a computer or other device for a specific period of time. They are activated automatically when you visit a particular website.

4. How to block or delete cookies?

If you decide you're not happy with the use of cookies on this website, you can easily delete them from the cookie folder of your browser. You can also set your browser to block cookies or to send a warning notice before a cookie is stored on your computer. More information about cookies you will find in your browser’s menu. When you block cookies, you can still use our website but it will have a negative impact on the usability of the website.