Cookie policy

Cookie Policy

In compliance with the European Union legislation regarding the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR (EU) 2016/679), we inform you that when you visit our website, information may be collected through the use of cookies and similar technologies in order to learn more about how people use our website. You can find out more about these technologies and how to control them in the information below. The following Cookie Policy explains what type of data is collected, why and how.

What are cookies, how are they used and what for?

Cookies are small pieces of data that are stored by your web browser while you're browsing any website, including this one. Often, cookies are created not just by the website the user is browsing, but also by other websites that run ads, widgets, or other elements on the page being loaded. There are several type of cookies depending on their functionality:

How to disable/opt-out of cookies?

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. If you do not wish to allow your browser to store cookies from our website, you should change your browser's settings so that it does not allow cookies. Cookies, which have already been set, can be deleted from your device. Some internet browsers have a "Do Not Track (DNT)" setting that sends a signal to websites asking them not to track your browsing. However, if you do so, you might be unable to use some important features and access certain parts of our website. We are not responsible for the effectiveness of any such opt-out options. Please note that rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see ads when you visit our site. In case you want to accept cookies from the primary site, but block them from third parties you can either block them from specific advertisers or block all. This may reduce the functionality of the site. To learn more about how to do this go to allaboutcookies.org or go to the help menu of your internet browser. If you experience any problems having deleted cookies, you should contact the supplier of your web browser.


You can prevent the use of Google Analytics relating to your use of our website by downloading and installing the browser plugin available via this link: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Regarding the Google AdSense service, you can view, delete or add interest categories associated with your browser using Google's Ads Preference Manager, available here at www.google.com/ads/preferences/. You can also opt-out of the Adsense partner network cookie at www.google.com/privacy_ads.html. Please note this opt-out mechanism itself uses a cookie so, if you clear the cookies from your browser, your opt-out will not be preserved and you will have to reset your Google opt-out cookie. To ensure your opt-out is preserved you can use the Google browser plug-in available at www.google.com/ads/preferences/plugin.


If you would like more information about online behavioural advertising, including how to opt-out of these cookies in general, please visit: youronlinechoices.com. If you choose to remove targeted or advertising cookies, you will still see adverts but they may not be relevant to you. You may also receive cookies and tailored adverts from companies that are not listed in the above-mentioned site. We cannot control nor do we have access to any cookies placed on your device by these third-party advertisers and sponsors. We do not accept any liability for the instructions given on these sites.

What we don't collect

Our website does not require the creation of personal accounts in order to use all services. Hence, we do not collect personal data related to the creation of accounts and user profiles. We do not record personal information regarding submissions, feedback and personal messaging from our website visitors. None of the cookies set on your device is capable of identifying you personally. Cookies are used to improve your experience, promote safety and security, by monitoring suspicious activity or violations of our terms and policies. Such processing is based on our legitimate interest in helping ensure the safety of our services.

Consent

If you do not opt out, you expressly consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described above. You can revoke your consent at any time by following the opt-out procedures described above.