Cookie Policy Management
The following text explains “what cookies are” and how they are used on this site.
What are cookies?
A “cookie” is a text file that a website sends to your computer or other internet-connected device to uniquely identify your browser or to save information or settings in your browser.
Are cookies used on this site?
Yes, this site uses cookies to improve the site and provide services and features to its users.
You can limit or disable the use of cookies through your web browser; however, without cookies, some or all of the site’s features may be unusable.
What types of cookies are used on this site?
Strictly necessary technical cookies
These cookies are essential to complete activities requested by the user.
For example, to store information provided by the user while browsing the site or to manage the “login” status during a visit.
Functional technical cookies
These cookies allow the site to memorize choices made by the user, which can be reused later.
For example, they allow the site to remember search settings, authentication, and other personalized functions.
Third-party cookies
This site does NOT directly use any profiling cookies.
However, this site uses embedded objects that download third-party cookies, often capable of profiling the user’s interests, searches, or browsing behavior. Below are detailed links for information and to manage consent:
Google Analytics
The site’s pages use Google Analytics cookies, capable of profiling, used by this site to analyze aggregate visitor data.
Google Analytics reference page
Google Privacy Policy
To opt out of Google Analytics, click here
YouTube videos
This site may embed YouTube videos, owned by Google, capable of profiling, used by this site for the purpose of displaying YouTube videos.
YouTube reference page
Google maps
This site may embed Google maps, capable of profiling, used by this site for the purpose of displaying Google maps.
Types of cookies used by Google
Flash cookies
This may incorporate Flash Player objects for animations or videos that can collect data similar to cookies on the user’s device, which are used by this site to display videos or animations.
Information about Flash Player
Advertising cookies
These pages may download the following third-party cookies for advertising purposes, often capable of showing the user advertisements and services in line with their preferences:
Google Adsense reference page
Social network cookies
These cookies store information related to the use of the site by common social networks. To learn about and disable these social network cookies, please refer to their individual policies:
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
Linkedin
How can I manage and/or disable cookies?
BROWSERS:
In addition to the links suggested above for each type of cookie, each browser offers methods for limiting or disabling cookies. For more information on cookie management, please visit the appropriate links:
Internet Explorer
Firefox
Chrome
Safari
ONLINE SERVICES:
You can also visit the English-language website www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org for information on how to manage/delete cookies based on your browser type.
MOBILE
To delete cookies from your smartphone/tablet’s internet browser, please refer to your device’s user manual.
