What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your computer, mobile phone or any other device, containing information about your browsing activity on that site. Cookies are necessary to facilitate navigation and make it more user-friendly.
Although this policy uses the general term “Cookie,” as it is the primary method used by this website to store information, browser “local storage” is also used for the same purposes. In this sense, all information included in this section is equally applicable to such “local storage.”
What are Cookies used for on this website?
Cookies are an essential part of how our website works. The main purpose of our cookies is to improve your browsing experience. For example, they are used to remember your preferences during navigation and on future visits.
The information collected through cookies also allows us to improve the website by estimating usage numbers and patterns, adapting content to users’ individual interests, speeding up searches, and more.
Who uses the information stored in Cookies?
The information stored in cookies on our website is used exclusively by us. We do not use third-party cookies (managed by external entities) to provide additional services or enhance user experience while browsing the website.
How can I avoid the use of Cookies on this website?
If you prefer to avoid the use of cookies on this website, taking into account the limitations described above, you must first disable the use of cookies in your browser and then delete any cookies stored in your browser that are associated with this website.
You may exercise this option at any time.
Different browsers provide different methods for blocking and deleting cookies used by websites. You can change your browser settings to block or delete cookies. For more information on how to manage and delete cookies, please visit
wikipedia.org or
www.allaboutcookies.org.
Which specific Cookies does this website use and for what purposes?
Below is a table listing the cookies that may be enabled or disabled on this website, along with a description and example of their use:
Necessary
Necessary cookies are essential for the basic functions of the website and the site will not function properly without them. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
Necessary
Necessary cookies are fundamental for the basic operation of the website. Without them, the site cannot perform security-related or session customisation tasks. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CookieConsent | 1 year | Stores the user’s cookie consent status so they do not need to accept cookies again on each visit. |
| cf_clearance | 1 year | Technical security cookie from Cloudflare Turnstile. Helps verify that the user is human and protects the site against spam and bots. |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Session | Used by WordPress to check whether the user’s browser allows the use of cookies. |
| wp-settings-* | 1 year | Stores user configuration and appearance preferences within the website. |
Analytics
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website, allowing us to measure the number of visits and traffic sources in an aggregated and anonymous manner.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | 1 year 1 month | Main Google Analytics cookie. Used to distinguish users anonymously for statistical purposes. |
| _ga_* | 1 year 1 month | Used by Google Analytics to maintain session state and track user navigation. |
| _gcl_au | 3 months | Used by Google Tag Manager to store and track conversions as a first-party cookie. |