What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer by websites you visit. They are widely employed to facilitate website functionality or enhance its efficiency, as well as to provide information to the website owner.

How and Why We Use Cookies
We utilize cookies to enhance the functionality of our website and to better understand how visitors interact with our website, its tools, and the services offered. The storage of cookies on your device allows us to personalize or improve your experience and make your subsequent visits more convenient. While cookies do not collect personal data such as your name, we may link the information contained in a cookie to personal information you have provided through other means, such as general website registration.

Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity for website operators, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, but please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

Google Ads
This website uses Google Remarketing, a service provided by Google to display ads across the internet. Information about your browsing behavior during your visit to our website is collected in anonymized form and stored using cookie text files on your computer. Based on the information stored in these cookies, third-party vendors, including Google, display ads on specific sites across the internet. You can opt out of Google’s use of cookies by disabling them.

Facebook
Our website integrates plugins from the social network Facebook, 1601 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA. You can recognize Facebook plugins by the Facebook logo or the “Like-Button” on our page. When you visit our site, the plugin establishes a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook server. Facebook thereby receives information that you have visited our site with your IP address. If you click on the Facebook “Like-Button” while logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of our pages to your Facebook profile. This allows Facebook to associate your visit to our site with your user account. We point out that we, as the provider of the pages, do not have knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or how Facebook uses it. For more information, please refer to Facebook’s privacy policy.

Instagram
We use plugins from the social network Instagram, which is operated by Instagram, LLC Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA (“Instagram”). The link to Instagram’s privacy policy can be found here: Instagram Privacy Policy

Pinterest
We use plugins from the social network Pinterest, which is operated by Pinterest Inc., 635 High Street, Palo Alto, CA, USA (“Pinterest”). The link to Pinterest’s privacy policy can be found here: Pinterest Privacy Policy

Google+
We use plugins from the social network Google+, which is operated by Google. The link to Google’s privacy policy can be found here: Google Privacy Policy

Criteo
Beldona utilizes Criteo to display advertising tailored to your interests. Criteo uses cookies and tracking technologies to analyze your browsing behavior and show personalized advertisements. You may object to the use of Criteo and other third-party services by adjusting the settings in your browser. For more details on how Criteo collects and processes your data, please refer to Criteo’s privacy policy.

Microsoft Advertising
Beldona uses Microsoft Advertising to deliver personalized advertisements. Microsoft collects data about your activities and your use of our website in order to present you with relevant ads. The information collected is dependent on your website usage and privacy settings, including data related to your browsing behavior and interactions with our products. You can disable the collection and use of your data at any time by adjusting the settings within Microsoft Advertising. For further information, please refer to Microsoft’s privacy policies.

Adtraction
Adtraction collects various types of personal data, including IP addresses, technical data such as browser settings, and interactions with ads. The data is used to generate reports for advertisers, for instance, whether an ad was clicked or a conversion (e.g., a purchase) was made. You may object to the collection of your data at any time by adjusting your browser settings or disabling cookies. For more information, please refer to Adtraction’s privacy policy.

Twitter
We use plugins from the social network Twitter, which is operated by Twitter Inc., 795 Folsom St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA (“Twitter”). The link to Twitter’s privacy policy can be found here: Twitter Privacy Policy

YouTube
We use plugins from the website YouTube, which is operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (“YouTube”). The link to YouTube’s privacy policy can be found here: YouTube Privacy Policy

 

Types of Cookies Used
When you access our website, the following categories of cookies may be used:

COOKIE CATEGORIES
LIFESPAN

Performance Cookies
These cookies help us track and measure website traffic and visitor interactions, enabling us to improve site performance. They provide aggregated, anonymous data about which pages are most visited and how users navigate the site. Disabling these cookies will prevent us from accurately monitoring the website’s performance.
Lifespan: Up to 2 years

Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enhance the website’s usability by enabling additional features and personalization. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services are integrated into our website. Disabling these cookies may result in certain functionalities not working correctly.
Lifespan: Up to 2 years

Social Media Cookies
Social media cookies allow for content sharing on social networks and may track your activity across other websites, building a profile of your interests. This can affect the type of content and advertisements you see on other sites. Disabling these cookies may limit your ability to share content via social media.
Lifespan: Up to 2 years

Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled through our system. They are typically set in response to actions taken by you, such as privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. Blocking these cookies via browser settings may affect certain functionalities of the site. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.
Lifespan: As long as necessary

Targeting Cookies
These cookies are set by advertising partners and may be used to build a profile of your interests based on your browsing history. This enables advertisers to deliver relevant ads across different websites. These cookies do not store personal information but rely on identifying your browser and device. Disabling these cookies may result in less targeted advertising.
Lifespan: Up to 2 years

Controlling Your Cookie Settings
Most web browsers are configured to accept cookies by default. You may adjust your browser settings to block cookies or notify you when cookies are being sent. Please be aware that certain features of our website, including registration, may not function properly if cookies are disabled. Below are instructions for managing cookies in various browsers:

  • Internet Explorer: Go to ‘Tools’, then select ‘Internet Options’. Under the ‘Privacy’ tab, adjust the slider to set your preferred level of privacy. For more advanced settings, click ‘Advanced’.
  • Safari: Select ‘Preferences’ from the Safari menu, then choose ‘Security’. You will see options for cookie management.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Open ‘Menu’, select ‘Options’, ‘Privacy’, and then ‘Cookies’ to manage your preferences.
  • Google Chrome: From the ‘Tools’ menu, select ‘Options’. Under the ‘Privacy’ section in the ‘Under the Bonnet’ tab, click ‘Content settings’, then ‘Cookie settings’ to adjust your preferences.

Managing Flash Cookies
Flash cookies are different from traditional browser cookies and store more data. Browser-based cookie management tools do not remove flash cookies. For instructions on managing flash cookies, visit the Macromedia website.

Legal Notice Update
We reserve the right to modify this cookie policy at any time.