cookie policy

what is a "cookie"?

A cookie, also known as an HTTP cookie, a web cookie or a browser cookie, is usually a small text file sent from a website and stored in the user's web browser or device respectively while a user is browsing a website or using a mobile application. When the user browses the same website in the future, the data stored in the cookie can be retrieved by the website to inform the website of the user's previous activity. Cookies were designed as a reliable mechanism for websites to remember the status of the website or activity that user has undertaken in the past. They help us to optimise your visit to the Website, to remember technical choices (e.g. language choice, newsletter, etc.) and to display more relevant services and offers. If you wish to access or use the Website, we recommend that you enable cookies. However, if you choose not to, you are always free not to enable them. Your Internet browser allows you to prevent the use of cookies, to receive a warning when a cookie is installed or to delete the cookies from your hard disk afterwards. Please consult the help function of your internet browser for this.

what type of cookies are used and for what purpose:

'First-party cookies' are technical cookies used by the site visited itself and whose purpose is to allow the site to function optimally. Example: settings made by the user on previous visits to the site, or still: a pre-filled form with data the user has done during previous visits.

'Third Party cookies' are cookies that do not come from the website itself, but rather from third parties, for example a marketing or advertising plug-in present. For example, cookies from Facebook or Google Analytics. Such cookies require the site visitor's prior consent - this can be done via a bar at the bottom or top of the website, referring to this policy, which however does not prevent further browsing of the website).

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies" (text files placed on Your computer) to help the website analyse how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about Your use of the website (including Your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to track how You use the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may provide this information to third parties if Google is legally required to do so, or insofar as these third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not combine Your IP address with any other data held by Google. You can refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in Your browser. However, please note that in this case you may not be able to use all the features of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of information by Google in the manner and for the purposes described above.

use of this website

This website uses cookies. You can find more information about this in our general terms and conditions, privacy policy or other documents made available by vitroplena.

By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies.