Cookies Policy

What are cookies?

In English, the word "cookie" usually refers to a small baked treat, but in web browsing, a "cookie" is something entirely different. When you access our Website, a small text file called a "cookie" is stored in your device’s browser. This text contains various information about your browsing behavior, preferences, content customizations, and more.

There are also other technologies that function similarly and are used to collect data on your browsing activity. We will refer to all these technologies collectively as “cookies.”

The specific purposes for which we use these technologies are described in this document.

What are cookies used for on this website?

Cookies are an essential part of how our Website functions. The primary purpose of our cookies is to enhance your browsing experience. For example, they help us remember your preferences (language, country, etc.) during navigation and on future visits. The information gathered by cookies also helps us improve the Website, tailor it to your interests, speed up your searches, and more.

In certain cases, if we have obtained your prior informed consent, we may use cookies for other purposes, such as showing you advertising based on the analysis of your browsing habits.

What are cookies NOT used for on this website?

We do not store sensitive personally identifiable information such as your name, address, or password in the cookies we use.

Who uses the information stored in cookies?

The information stored in our Website’s cookies is used exclusively by us, except for those classified as “third-party cookies,” which are used and managed by external entities that provide services to enhance the user experience. For example, Google Analytics manages statistics related to the number of visits and the most popular content.

How can you avoid the use of cookies on this website?

If you prefer to avoid the use of cookies, you can REFUSE their use or CONFIGURE which ones you want to allow or block. This document includes detailed information on each type of cookie, its purpose, recipient, duration, etc.

If you have accepted cookies, we won’t ask again unless you delete them from your device as described in the next section. If you wish to revoke your consent, you’ll need to delete the cookies and reconfigure your preferences.

What types of cookies are used on this website?

Each website uses its own cookies. On our site, we use the following:

According to the managing entity

First-party cookies:
These are sent to the user's device from a server or domain managed by the website owner and used to provide the requested service.

Third-party cookies:
These are sent from a server or domain not managed by the website owner, but by another entity that processes the data collected through cookies.

If cookies are served from a domain managed by the website owner but the information collected is handled by a third party for its own purposes, they are considered third-party cookies.

According to their purpose

Technical cookies:
These are necessary for navigation and the proper functioning of the Website, such as managing traffic, session identification, access to restricted areas, registration requests, license tracking for software, using security elements, storing video or audio content, or enabling dynamic content (e.g., loading animations).

Analytics cookies:
These allow us to quantify users and perform statistical analysis of how users interact with the Website.

Preference or customization cookies:
These remember user information to access the service with specific features, such as language, number of results shown during a search, or appearance depending on browser or region.

Behavioral advertising cookies:
Used by us or third parties to analyze your browsing habits and display ads related to your profile.

According to the duration of activation

Session cookies:
Designed to collect and store data only while the user is on a web page. They are usually used to store temporary information for the requested service and are deleted when the session ends.

Persistent cookies:
These store data on the device and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the cookie’s owner, which may range from minutes to several years.

It’s important to assess whether persistent cookies are necessary, as session cookies pose less risk to privacy. When persistent cookies are used, their duration should be as short as possible according to their purpose.

According to Working Party 29’s Opinion 4/2012, for a cookie to be exempt from informed consent, its expiration must align with its purpose. Therefore, session cookies are more likely to be exempt than persistent ones.