Cookies Policy

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small files that a website stores on your device (computer, mobile phone or tablet) to enable and enhance the browsing experience. They help websites remember your preferences, login information, and other relevant details.

Why are Cookies Used?

Cookies are used by our website for various purposes, including:

Authentication: cookies help us verify your identity when you log in
Personalization: we use cookies to tailor content and recommendations based on your browsing history
Analytics: cookies assist us in understanding how visitors interact with the site, helping us improve user experience

Types of Cookies Used by Our Website

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for website functionality:

Session management cookies (e.g., PHPSESSID)
Authentication cookies (e.g., user_id)

Essential cookies help ensure a smooth browsing experience and enable our services.

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies used during an online session, which expire when the browser is closed. These include:

User ID
Cart contents
Login information

Session cookies enhance your browsing experience by storing relevant data temporarily.

Persistent Cookies

These stay on your device until you manually delete them or they reach their expiration date (typically up to two years):

Preference settings (e.g., language, currency)
Analytics tracking

Persistent cookies allow us to remember your preferences and track website usage patterns.

Functional Cookies

Used for website functionality:

Cookie acceptance
Consent management
Browser-specific storage technologies

These help manage cookie settings, consent status, and optimize browser behavior on our site.

Additional Information about Our Use of Cookies

Analytics and Performance: We use cookies to gather information such as the number of visitors, their geographical location, and how users navigate through our website.
Preference and Language Settings: By storing your preference choices (e.g., language) in a cookie, we can display content tailored to your needs.
Login/Session Continuity: Cookies help keep you logged in during an online session by saving authentication information.
Device Recognition: Our use of device recognition cookies allows us to tailor the user experience based on specific device characteristics.

Security and Compliance

Browser Storage Technologies

We support various browser storage technologies, including local storage, session storage, and cookie storage. These enable enhanced functionality and personalized experiences.

Third-Party Integrations

Some pages may include external scripts from third-party services (e.g., analytics platforms). When these integrations occur, we provide clear instructions to control the usage of cookies for those integrations within our site's preferences menu.

Browser Cookie Controls

Each browser provides options for managing cookie acceptance and disabling them completely:

Google Chrome: Settings > Advanced > Content settings
Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security
Safari: Preferences > Advanced
Internet Explorer/Edge: Tools > Safety & security > Cookies