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What is a cookie?

Cookies are small files that are placed on your computer, telephone or other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website. Cookies are necessary to make browsing easier and more user-friendly, and do not damage your computer. Although this policy refers to the general term ‘cookie’, which is the principal method used by this website to store information, the browser’s ‘local storage’ space is also used for the same purpose as cookies. As a result, all the information included in this section is likewise applicable to this ‘local storage’ system.

What are cookies used for in this website?

Cookies are an essential part of the way our website works. The main aim of our cookies is to enhance your browsing experience – by remembering things such as your preferences (language, country, etc.) whilst browsing and for future visits. The information collected by cookies also enables us to improve the website thanks to estimates regarding usage figures and patterns. We can also adapt the website to users’ personal interests and speed up the search process, etc. If we have obtained your prior consent, we may occasionally use cookies, tags and other similar devices that enable us to show you, either from our own or third party websites, advertisements based on the analysis of your browsing habits.

What are cookies NOT used for in this website?

We do not store sensitive information of personal identification such as your address, password, credit card data, etc., in the cookies that we use. We do not use cookies to guide advertising to our users according to their navigation nor for other advertising aims, not ours or of third parties.

Who uses the information stored in the cookies?

The information stored in our website cookies is used exclusively by us, except for those identified below as “third party cookies” which are used and managed by external organisations to provide services requested by us in order to improve our services and enhance the browsing experience on our website. These ‘third party cookies’ are used mainly to obtain access statistics and guarantee any payment operations made.

How can I disable the use of cookies and delete existing ones?

You may restrict, block or delete the cookies on this website at any time by modifying your browser configuration in accordance with the instructions given. Although each browser is parameterized differently, cookie configuration is normally located on the “Preferences” or “Tools” menu. For more info on browser cookie settings, go to the “Help” menu on your browser.