What are “cookies”?
Cookies are used to store IT data, most commonly in the form of text files, on the user’s end device (e.g., computer, laptop, smartphone). Cookies usually contain the name of the website they come from, the duration of their storage on the end device, and a unique number.
Types of cookies used
Session cookies
These are used to remember the choices made by the user, including during login. They remain on the user’s device until the user logs out of the service or closes the browser.
Cookies used for analysis
Cookies that collect data related to how the website is used, including the content clicked by the user while browsing the site.
Use of cookies
Cookies are used to save settings and tailor the content of websites to the user’s preferences. They are also used to create anonymous statistics that help understand how users interact with websites, enabling improvements to their structure and content. Cookies do not serve to identify the user, and they are not used to determine the user’s identity.
Deleting cookies
The method for blocking or deleting cookies varies depending on the web browser being used. More information about managing cookies can be obtained by consulting the Help section of your web browser.