1) What are cookies?
Cookies are small files placed on your device to store or retrieve information. They may be set by us (first-party) or by third parties whose services we use (third-party).
2) What types of cookies do we use and why?
- Strictly necessary – enable core features such as security, load balancing, session login. These do not require consent.
- Preferences – remember choices like language or region.
- Analytics/measurement – help us understand usage and improve performance. Data is aggregated or pseudonymised when possible.
- Marketing – personalise content or measure campaign effectiveness.
3) Legal basis
- Strictly necessary: legitimate interest in running a secure, functional Site (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
- Others: your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), collected via our Cookie Banner and Preferences Center.
4) Giving, refusing, and withdrawing consent
On your first visit we display a banner where you can accept all, reject all non-essential cookies, or configure categories.
5) Managing cookies in your browser
You can also block, delete, or configure cookies in your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may impact Site behaviour.
6) Retention
- Strictly necessary: for the session or the time strictly required.
- Preferences/analytics/marketing: as stated in the Preferences Center or, if unspecified, up to 24 months.
7) Third-party cookies
Some pages include third-party services (e.g., analytics, payment gateways, embedded media). Those providers control their cookies and describe them in their own policies. The Preferences Center lists active third-party cookies.
8) International transfers
If providers store data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) in line with Arts. 44–49 GDPR.
9) Updates
We may update this policy to reflect technical, legal, or operational changes. The “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.