Last updated June 01, 2023

Cookies on the Website

A cookie is a compact text file that websites store on your computer when you visit them. Cookies serve the purpose of granting visitors access to various functionalities. The data stored within a cookie can be utilized to monitor your internet usage. In accordance with the Electronic Communications Act, it is mandatory for all website visitors to be provided with information that clearly states the presence of cookies on the website and the specific purposes for which these cookies are employed. Additionally, visitors are required to grant their explicit consent for the utilization of such cookies. The website employs the following types of cookies:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type / Expiration
_ga	Google Analytics, a third-party service, utilizes cookies to collect data concerning the manner in which visitors interact with the website. These cookies gather information to analyze and understand user behavior, including page views, session duration, and other relevant metrics. This data aids in enhancing the website’s performance, content, and overall user experience.	Analytical / 2 years
_gid		24 Hours
_gat		1 Minute
.EPiForm_BID	Functionality Related. Stores a GUID as the browser ID	Persistent / 90 Days
.EPiForm_VisitorIdentifier	Functionality Related. Stores a GUID which is the visitor identifier	Persistent / 90 Days
ASP.NET_SessionId	Session cookie. Used when you open the browser and then go to a website that implements ASP.NET session state.	Necessary / When browser closed
.ASPXANONYMOUS	Stores a unique ID for anonymous users	Necessary / 2 Months

Marketing Cookies

From time to time, we employ cookies that enable us to deliver advertisements tailored to your preferences, taking into account your browsing habits. These cookies may also serve the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and controlling the frequency with which advertisements are displayed. They store information about user behavior on our website, which helps us in the following ways:

1. Displaying advertisements and offers that align with the online interests and preferences of users.
2. Assessing the effectiveness of our advertising endeavors to optimize our marketing strategies.
3. Regulating the frequency at which advertisements are shown to ensure a balanced user experience.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type / Expiration
_fbp	Facebook- third party. It identifies browsers for the purposes of providing advertising and site analytics services and has a lifespan of 90 days.	Marketing / 90 Days
doubleclick.net	These cookies set by a third party (DoubleClick) and are used for serving targeted advertisements that are relevant to you across the web.	Marketing / 1.5 Years

Enhancing Website Insights with Advanced Analytics Tools

This website utilizes the web analytics tool Google Analytics to gain comprehensive insights into visitor behavior. Google Analytics employs cookies to gather information in an anonymous and aggregated format. This includes data such as the number of page views, visitor sources, and visit frequency. The primary objective is to enhance the usability of the website. The information generated from your website usage is transmitted to and stored by Google Inc. It is important to note that this website implements IP Anonymization in Analytics. This feature ensures that the last portion of IPv4 user IP addresses and the last 80 bits of IPv6 addresses are promptly set to zeros in memory after being sent to the Analytics Collection Network. Consequently, the complete IP address is never stored on disk.

Managing Cookies: Tips for Opting Out and Minimizing Usage

To prevent cookies from being stored on your device, you can adjust the settings in your web browser. There are two options you can consider: automatically rejecting cookies or receiving prompts whenever a website attempts to save a cookie. Additionally, you have the ability to delete previously downloaded cookies through your web browser’s settings. For detailed instructions tailored to your specific web browser, refer to the documentation provided by the browser’s developer. By following these steps, you can have greater control over your cookie preferences and enhance your online privacy.