Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user's computer when visiting a website.
A distinction is made between permanent and temporary cookies on the one hand, and between direct and indirect cookies on the other. Cookies are permanent when they remain on the user's computer even after the user has closed the browser; temporary cookies disappear as soon as the user closes the browser. Direct cookies are sent by the website itself; indirect cookies come from third parties.
Some of these cookies remember functional preferences such as the user's choice of language. Other cookies are intended to allow analysis of information such as the number of visits to a website. Yet other cookies are used for marketing purposes.
We use cookies for both functional and analytical purposes.
These cookies are only used to improve the user experience for visitors to our website.
We do not collect personal data via cookies.
The functional cookies (permanent and direct) on this website register the preferences entered by the visitor (e.g. choice of language) and recognise the visitor when he visits the website again. The advantage of functional cookies is that the visitor does not have to re-enter his preferences each time, making the website easier to use. You can remove these functional cookies via your browser settings. You can find out how to do this below.
This website also uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. ("Google") for statistical purposes. Google Analytics itself uses cookies to analyse how visitors use this website. The information generated by the cookies about your use of this website (including your IP address, the time you visit the site, the type of browser you use, the pages you consult and the files you download) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to compile reports on website activity. Google may not transfer this information to third parties unless required to do so by law. Google will not combine your IP address with other data held by Google. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
Google states that it adheres to the Safe Harbor principles and is affiliated with the Safe Harbor program of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
If you do not want information about your website visit to be passed on to Google Analytics, you can download and install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
These cookies keep track of which pages you visit in order to build up a profile of your online behaviour. This profile can be linked to your name, address, e-mail address and so on.
Most internet browsers are set to accept cookies automatically. However, the browser settings on your computer allow you to delete cookies already installed and to refuse the installation of new cookies. The method differs from one browser to another. If necessary, consult the help function of your browser or surf to https://www.privacypolicies.com/blog/how-to-delete-cookies/ for an explanation.
On https://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/ you can indicate which companies are and which are not allowed to record your surfing behaviour.
If you remove or refuse these cookies, you may not be able to use all the possibilities of the current website.