Privacy Policy

Important: This website uses cookies

On this website we use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. You consent to use cookies, if you continue to use our website. You can change your cookies settings at any time. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services.

What is a cookie?
A cookies is a small text file that is stored on a user’s web browser. The cookie is set by request by a web server to a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, chrome). A cookie is entirely ‘passive’ and does not contain software programmes, a virus or spyware. A cookie is composed of two parts, its name and its content or value of the cookie. Moreover, the life-time of the cookie is determined. Technically, only the web server that sent the cookie can access it again when a user returns to a website associated with that web server.

Which cookies do we use and for what purpose?
On this website we use:
* Statistic cookies - Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc.
* Marketing cookies - Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers. This website uses Google AdSense, service provided by Google, Inc.
More informations about Google cookies: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

What are the advantages of cookies?
A cookie contains information linked from a web browser (the user) to a specific web server (the website).  If a web browser accesses that web server again, the web server can read from and react to that information.  Cookies ensure a user-friendly experience and support safety efforts for many online offers and services, e.g. language preferences, privacy settings, shopping baskets of online shops or relevant adverts.

What information are stored in cookies?
Cookies store data in a small text file that allow a website to recognize a browser. The web server will recognise the web browser until a cookie expires or is deleted. Cookies store useful information that improve the internet experience, e.g. store language settings in order for a user to see the website in his / her language; allow a user to remain logged-in his webmail; secure online banking; 'remember' the items in a shopping basket.

Are cookies spying on my computer?
No, cookies are not active programs. As a result, they cannot be spyware (that illegally intercepts data) and cannot carry a virus. They do not have access to the information on your hard drive.

Do cookies pose a security or safety risk?
No, cookies do not pose any safety or security risks. They are not 'active', executable, software. They do not spy on data that is stored in the computer nor can they carry a virus.

Is my privacy protected?
Usually cookies contain only a generic browser recognition or are associated with anonymous data. When cookies are set, the user is informed about it (typically in the privacy section of a website or in the terms of use or other user contract). If websites use cookies to collect personal data, data protection laws require those websites to inform users about the collection of personal data and the purpose of such collection.

Can I control cookies?
Yes, browsers offer cookie management setting tools (please see some help below). Browser settings can be set to require the user’s confirmation for each cookie that might be stored on his / her PC. You can also set the browser to accept cookies only from specific web sites (e.g. your favourite news site). Browsers can also enable users to delete specific cookies. It is even possible to set a browser to reject all cookies. Note that choosing to disable all cookies could significantly affect your web browsing experience because many Internet services rely on cookies.