Cookies
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files that are uploaded to your computer to improve the user experience. Cookies themselves do not contain any personal data. You always have the option to accept or reject cookies. Their storage is under the complete control of the browser used by the user. Cookies are small files that visited websites send to and store on your computer. They usually contain: the name of the server from which the cookie was sent; the lifespan of the cookie; and a value (a unique number). Cookies are stored in the file directory of the web browser. On your next visit to the website, the browser reads the cookie and passes the information back to the website or the element that originally set the cookie.
Why are cookies necessary?
They are fundamental to providing user-friendly online services. Interaction between the web user and the website is faster and easier with the help of cookies. They help the website remember an individual's preferences and experiences, which saves time and makes browsing more efficient and pleasant.
Concrete examples of cookie usage:
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Personalization: Adapting content display based on past visits for a better user experience.
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Selections: Saving your choices when creating shortlists of devices or offers and comparing them.
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Authentication: Keeping you logged in on parts of the website where registration is required.
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Device Recognition: Identifying your device (computer, tablet, mobile) to adapt the content display accordingly.
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Analytics: Monitoring visits to check the effectiveness of content display, the relevance of ads, and to constantly improve the website.
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Essential Services: Necessary for the operation of specific services (e.g., online stores and other forms of e-commerce).
Why does our website use cookies?
Cookies are an important means of keeping content fresh and relevant, in line with the interests and preferences of each web user. Reasons for using cookies stem from their features—one of which is storing data about the state of an individual web page. They assist in performing various online services (online stores) and help collect various statistics, as they are the only way to monitor the frequency of visits to a particular website. With the help of cookies, the website operator can evaluate the effectiveness of the website design, as well as the relevance and number of ads offered to users by third parties on the site.
Disabling Cookies
You decide whether to allow the storage of cookies on your computer or not. You can control and change cookie settings through your web browser's settings. For information on cookie settings, select the browser you are using:
Types of cookies used on this website
To ensure all website functions operate correctly, the following cookies are used:
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Analytical cookies: For tracking traffic and performance.
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Itinerary cookies: For monitoring the journey of non-registered users.
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Personalization: Certain content is adapted for specific users; website traffic analysis allows for constant website improvement.
1. Essential Cookies
These are text files that identify your computer on the server. Essential cookies make the website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
2. Optional/Analytical Cookies
Statistics cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
3. Marketing Cookies
These are used to track users across websites. The intent is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user.