What are cookies?
In English, the word ‘cookie’ means a biscuit, but in the context of web browsing, a cookie is something completely different.
When you visit our website, a small amount of text known as a ‘cookie’ is stored in your device’s browser. This text contains various details about your browsing activity, habits, preferences, content personalisations, etc.
There are other technologies that work in a similar way and are also used to collect data about your browsing activity. We will refer to all these technologies collectively as ‘cookies’.
The specific ways in 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 works. The main purpose of our cookies is to improve your browsing experience. For example, to remember your preferences (language, country, etc.) whilst you are browsing and on future visits. The information collected via cookies also enables us to improve the website, tailor it to your interests as a user, speed up your searches, etc.
In certain cases, if we have obtained your prior informed consent, we may use cookies for other purposes, such as to obtain information that enables us to display advertising based on an analysis of your browsing habits.
Why are cookies NOT used on this website?
The cookies we use do not store sensitive personally identifiable information such as your name, address, password, etc.
Who uses the information stored in cookies?
The information stored in the cookies on our website is used exclusively by us, with the exception of those identified below as ‘third-party cookies’, which are used and managed by external organisations that provide us with services designed to enhance the user experience. For example, statistics on the number of visits, the most popular content, etc. are usually managed by GOOGLE ANALYTICS.
Third-party cookies are also commonly used to secure payment transactions carried out via the website.
How can I prevent this website from using cookies?
If you would prefer to avoid the use of cookies, you can REFUSE their use or you can CONFIGURE which ones you wish to block and which ones you allow (in this document, we provide further information on each type of cookie, its purpose, recipient, duration, etc.).
If you have accepted them, we will not ask you again unless you delete the cookies on your device as described in the section below.
If you wish to withdraw your consent, you will need to delete the cookies and reconfigure them.
How do I disable and delete cookies?
To restrict, block or delete cookies from this website (and those used by third parties), you can do so at any time by changing your browser settings. Please note that these settings vary from browser to browser, although you will usually find the cookie settings under the ‘Preferences’, ‘Tools’ or ‘Options’ menu, and then under ‘Privacy and Security’ or ‘Clear browsing data’, etc.
For further details on how to configure cookies in each browser, please refer to the browser’s ‘Help’ menu.
You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking on the ‘Consent Preferences’ button at the top of the page. This option will allow you to revisit the cookie consent banner and update your preferences, or withdraw your consent immediately.
In addition to this, different browsers offer different methods for blocking and deleting cookies used by websites. You can change your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Below are links to support documents on how to manage and delete cookies in the main web browsers.
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc
If you are using a different web browser, please refer to your browser’s official support documentation.
