We use cookies, which are small files stored on your computer when you visit a website. Cookies contain various information that the website reads when you revisit it. Most modern websites use them. Read more below.
Cookies themselves are not harmful; they do not contain viruses or any other malicious code.
They are used for various purposes, such as sessions (e.g., logging into forums), shopping carts in online stores, displaying various advanced content on a website (e.g., maps, video), tracking website visit statistics, supporting social network plugins, and displaying personalized advertisements for the web user.
In computing, a cookie (eng. cookie) is user data that a web browser stores on a computer or other electronic device for future use.
Cookies and similar technologies help provide user-friendly web services and improve website performance. Strictly necessary cookies, which are essential for the proper functioning of websites and features, enable user-friendly web services (e.g., user identification, login) and protect your account.
Session cookies are used to store information such as language selection, the tab you are on, text size, language, etc. A session cookie is usually deleted as soon as you close your browser.
Cookies for improving website performance are intended to record browsing history and website usage, based on which we can improve the design and user experience of websites. Cookies remember your settings and experiences, so that on your next visit we can save you time and facilitate browsing by displaying personalized content (e.g., language settings), and help us monitor user habits and prepare content that is much more relevant and tailored to your needs.
- Temporary or session cookies (angl. session cookies) persist from the moment the user opens the browser until the moment they end the session. Websites use them to store temporary information, such as items in a shopping cart, for greater security in online banking, etc.
- Persistent or stored cookies remain stored for several days, months, or even years after the user closes the browser and ends the session. Websites use them, for example, to store registration information, page language settings, etc., as well as for building user profiles and analyzing traffic.
- First-party cookies are from the website the user is viewing and can be persistent or temporary. Websites use these cookies to store information that they will reuse when the user visits that site again.
- Third-party cookies originate from other, partner websites (which, for example, display ads on the original website or measure traffic). Third parties can thus collect user data from various websites and use it for various purposes, from advertising and analytics to improving their products. Such cookies represent a greater intrusion into user privacy.
1. The storage of data or access to data stored in the terminal equipment of a subscriber or user is permitted only on condition that the subscriber or user has consented to this after having been clearly and comprehensively informed beforehand about the controller and the purposes of processing such data in accordance with the law governing the protection of personal data.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, technical storage of data or access thereto is permitted solely for the purpose of transmitting a communication over an electronic communications network, or if it is strictly necessary to provide an information society service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user.
3. If technically feasible and effective, and in accordance with the law governing the protection of personal data, it shall be deemed that the user may express their consent referred to in the first paragraph of this article also by using appropriate settings in the browser or other applications. The consent of the user or subscriber means personal consent in accordance with the law governing the protection of personal data.
4. In cases of violation of the rules on informing and obtaining consent from an individual as referred to in the first paragraph of this article, and simultaneously a violation of the law governing the protection of personal data, the provisions of that law shall apply.
5. Inspection oversight of the implementation of the provisions of this article is carried out by the Information Commissioner.
By rejecting cookies, you decide whether you want to allow cookies to be stored on your computer or mobile device. Cookie settings can be controlled and configured in your browser. If you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use certain features on the website.
Temporary or session cookies are deleted from your computer after you close your browser. With their help, websites store temporary data, such as items in your shopping cart.
Persistent or stored cookies remain on your computer even after you close your browser program. With their help, websites store data such as login names and passwords, so you don't have to log in every time you visit a particular site. Persistent cookies will remain on your computer for days, months, or even years.
First-party cookies (own cookies) are from the website the user is viewing and can be persistent or temporary. With the help of these cookies, websites can store data that they will use again when the user next visits that site.
Third-party cookies (other cookies) originate from other partner websites (such as pop-ups or other advertisements) that are located on the website you are viewing. With the help of these cookies, websites can track web usage for marketing purposes.
Yes, with the primary goal of enabling our websites to provide you with the best user experience.
Temporary or session cookies – are cookies that expire (and are automatically deleted) when you close your browser. We use temporary cookies to provide the user with the best experience when using our website.
Persistent or stored cookies – usually have an expiration date far in the future, so they will remain in your browser until they expire, or until you manually delete them. We use persistent cookies to better understand user habits, which allows us to improve the website based on your habits. Based on the data collected in this way, it is not possible to identify you as a user, and the collected data is used exclusively for statistical purposes.
There are several external services that store limited cookies for the user. These cookies are not set by this website, but some serve the normal operation of certain functions that facilitate user access to content. Therefore, the data protection information you are familiar with here applies only to this website, and data protection for external services must be checked on their official pages.
- Visitor measurement
This website uses services for measuring the number of users, namely Google Analytics. Based on the data collected in this way, user identification is not possible, and the collected data is used exclusively for statistical purposes. If you wish to prevent these services from storing cookies, you can reject them for each service at the following links:
- Google Analytics – https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Currently, there are several websites for rejecting the storage of cookies for various services.
You can find out more at the following links: http://www.allaboutcookies.org