A cookie is a small text file (a few bytes) exchanged between a website and your browser. It's typically used by the website operator to store information needed to improve navigation within the site.
We want you to be well-informed about how we use these technologies, so in this section we'll explain how they work and what options you have regarding their use.
The types of cookies used on this site are the following:
Navigation cookies
From your first visit, cookies allow the site to function correctly and allow you to view content on your device, recognizing the language and market of the country from which you have chosen to connect. If you are a registered user, they will allow you to be recognized and access the services offered in the dedicated areas. Navigation cookies are technical cookies and are necessary for the site to function.
Functional cookies
This type of cookie allows the site to recognize you each time you visit. They allow us to offer a better and more personalized service. For example, they remember: whether the user no longer wishes to see the email capture popup; whether they have left a comment on the blog or an article; or whether they have voted on an article.
Functional cookies are not essential to the functioning of the site, but they improve the quality and browsing experience.
Analytical cookies
These cookies are used by third parties and by the internal search engine and are used to: collect data in anonymous and aggregate form; process statistical analyses of how users navigate the site via computers and the number of pages visited; process the number of clicks made on a page while browsing the site, as well as reports on demographic data (such as gender, age, and interests).
They are used to collect data on how visitors (not just those who are registered) use the site and therefore allow us to improve its appearance and navigation.
Social cookies
These cookies are necessary to allow your social account to interact with our site.
For example, they allow you to express your appreciation and share it with your social media friends. Social media cookies are not necessary for navigation.
For more information on social networks' cookie usage policies, please consult their respective privacy and cookie policies:
Display advertising cookies
We sometimes use independent advertising companies to serve advertisements on our Site.
These companies can recognize or place a specific cookie on your computer or mobile device. These cookies (so-called third-party cookies) are used to send you ads that are more relevant and match your interests. They are also used to limit the frequency with which you are shown an ad and to help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. They record that you have visited a website, and this information is shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.
Google Analytics features implemented based on display advertising (e.g. remarketing, Google Display Network impression reporting, DoubleClick Campaign Manager integration, or Google Analytics Demographics and Interests reporting, as well as those provided by third parties).
Using Ads Settings, visitors can opt out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising and customize ads for the Google Display Network.
Google and third-party cookies for marketing/retargeting
These cookies are used by third-party providers to display advertising banners on other affiliated sites, showing you the latest products you viewed on the site. To carry out this promotional activity, we use both first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookie) and third-party cookies.
Third-party cookies fall under the direct and exclusive responsibility of the respective provider.
How to choose and manage cookies
Most browsers also offer the ability to manage cookies to meet user preferences.
Below are the pages where you can learn more about this issue for the most popular browsers:
To opt out of third-party cookies, you can also visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices or Your Online Choices at http://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/ .
To opt out of receiving interest-based ads linked to an advertising identifier on a mobile or tablet device, please configure the corresponding setting on your device (typically found in the “privacy” or “ads” settings on your device).
You will still see ads on your device, but they will not be personalized to your interests.
To opt out of the use of your mobile device ID for targeted advertising, you can also visit http://www.aboutads.info/appchoices .