WHAT ARE "COOKIES"?

Cookies are data files stored in end-user devices and used by web browsers. They are designed to help recognize the end-user device in order to display information based on the users’ personal preferences. “Cookies” normally сontain the web address, storage time in the device, and a unique reference number.

WHAT DO WE USE “COOKIES” FOR?

The purpose of cookies is to keep track of end-user visits and activity. Different types of cookies keep track of different activities.

Session cookies are used only when you actively navigate a website; once you leave the site, the session cookie disappears.

Tracking cookies can be used to create long-term records of multiple visits to the same site. Authentication cookies track whether a user is logged in, and if so, under what name.

ENABLING AND DISABLING COOKIES

Many web browsers offer various options for disabling and deleting cookies.

  • https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 (Chrome)
  • https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences (Firefox)
  • https://help.opera.com/en/latest/security-and-privacy/ (Opera)
  • https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies (Internet Explorer)
  • https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac (Safari)
  • https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy (Edge)
  • Information about how to block all cookies from loading in your browser can be found here: https://www.cookiesandyou.com/disable-cookies/

    In addition, your consent for the use of cookies is obtained during your visit to the site. You can block unnecessary cookies by clicking the "Decline" button.

    THE COOKIES WE SET

    Cookie Name Platform Category Description Period
    PHPSESSID Web Site Functional PHPSESSID is an auto generated session cookie by the server which contains a random long number which is given out by the server itself . Session
    cookieconsent_status Web Site Functional The cookie contains your cookie permission status. 1 Year
    cookieconsent_page Web Site Functional The cookie contains your cookie permission status for page. Session
    _pk_id Web Site Analytics Used to store a few details about the user such as the unique visitor ID 13 months
    _pk_ref Web Site Analytics Used to store the attribution information, the referrer initially used to visit the website 6 months
    _pk_ses Web Site Analytics Short lived cookies used to temporarily store data for the visit 30 minutes
    _pk_cvar Web Site Analytics Short lived cookies used to temporarily store data for the visit 30 minutes
    _pk_hsr Web Site Analytics Short lived cookies used to temporarily store data for the visit 30 minutes
    _pk_testcookie Web Site Analytics Cookie is created and should be then directly deleted (used to check whether the visitor’s browser supports cookies) Session
    mtm_consent Web Site Analytics Cookie is created with no expiry date to forever remember that consent was given by the user. forever
    mtm_consent_removed Web Site Analytics Cookie is created with no expiry date to forever remember that consent was given by the user. 1 Year
    MATOMO_SESSID Web Site Analytics Cookie is created with no expiry date to forever remember that consent was given by the user. 15 Days

    THIRD PARTY COOKIES

    Some web browsers may add additional cookies while browsing. These cookies are subject to the usage policies provided between the user and the manufacturer of the web browser.

    Apart from these, we do not use any other third-party cookies. All cookies are managed by our site.

    MORE INFORMATION

    Hopefully that has clarified things for you and as was previously mentioned if there is something that you aren't sure whether you need or not it's usually safer to leave cookies enabled in case it does interact with one of the features you use on our site.

    However if you are still looking for more information then you can contact us through one of our preferred contact methods:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • When you use the "decline" option, only the necessary cookies (functional) will be loaded in your web browser.
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