Cookie Policy
Effective as of the date of publication
Introductory Provisions
This document governs the Cookie Policy applicable to users — natural persons who browse, read or enter their data on this Website. The operator's identification details are listed at the foot of the Website. The purpose of this Cookie Policy is to inform users about the use of cookies, the possibility of granting consent to their use, and the possibility of disabling them. Together with the Privacy Policy, it describes how user data is obtained, collected, processed and used by means of cookies.
Definition and Purpose of Cookies
"Cookies" means cookie files and similar technologies (such as pixel tags, web beacons or device identifiers) that may automatically collect information when you visit the Website. Such information may include browser type, operating system, referring URL, activity on the Website, and the dates and times of visits. Cookies help to provide, protect and improve the services offered, in particular by enabling efficient navigation, personalisation, saving preferences, distinguishing returning from new visitors, and recording aggregated statistics.
Types of Cookies
- By origin: first-party cookies (created by this domain, providing basic functionality) and third-party cookies (created by other domains owning some content such as embedded media).
- By duration: session cookies (temporary, deleted when the browser is closed) and permanent cookies (retained for a longer period or until manually deleted).
- By purpose: strictly necessary (essential), performance/statistical, functional, and targeting/advertising (profiling) cookies.
Categories of Cookies Used
Necessary Cookies — enable basic functions such as page navigation, secure-area access and age confirmation. The Website cannot function properly without them. Typical examples include an age-confirmation cookie (created when a user confirms being of legal age), authentication/login cookies, and an anonymous identifier for non-logged users.
Functional / Preference Cookies — remember choices such as language, autoplay preference, dark/light appearance, tutorial tips (e.g. swipe controls), and similar settings, to improve the experience on the next visit. They do not identify the user.
Statistical Cookies — help understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously and in aggregate (e.g. most-visited pages, error messages).
Marketing Cookies — where used, track visitors across websites in order to display relevant advertising. These are only set with consent.
An up-to-date list of the specific cookies in use is available within individual web browsers, most often in the Developer Tools section.
Consent and Rejection of Cookies
The use of cookies that process personal data requires the user's consent, granted by ticking the designated checkbox in the cookie bar. If consent is not granted, only essential cookies are used. Essential cookies can be disabled in the browser settings, but disabling them may prevent access to parts of the Website or cause it to malfunction. Users may change browser settings at any time to reject, remove or allow cookies. The exact procedure differs per browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Opera) — refer to your browser's help.
Information Sharing
To manage the Website or carry out related activities, the operator may share information obtained through cookies with third parties such as IT companies managing the Website.
Useful Links
Many third-party applications allow users to block or manage cookies, and previously stored cookies can be deleted via the browser's history. For more information, see for example: aboutcookies.org, allaboutcookies.org, and youronlinechoices.com.
Final Provisions
The operator may amend or supplement this Cookie Policy at any time and will notify users of material changes in an appropriate manner. This Cookie Policy is valid and effective as of its date of publication.