Cookies

What are cookies?

A cookie is a small text file that a website you are viewing downloads to your computer or other device you are using to browse the web (phone, tablet). They are very useful for users as they contain information that helps the website to work better. Cookies do not collect any personal information about you and do not allow any identification of the website user.

How do cookies work?

0the first time you visit the website, cookies are placed on your computer. They make using the website more pleasant, efficient and personalised. Cookies are used to store information about language and location preferences, the contents of your shopping basket, to show you advertisements, and, tailored to your interests, to provide website operators with information about the number of visitors to their website, the most-read content, the most-used functionalities, etc. and use this information to improve and make their website more user-friendly.

Types of cookies

Temporary or session cookies are not stored but are deleted each time you close your browser.

Persistent cookies remain stored even after you close your browser. They are used to store registration information, page language settings, analyse traffic, etc. They can stay on your computer for days, months or even years.

First party cookies are from the website that the user is viewing and can be permanent or temporary. The website uses these cookies to store information and will use them again the next time the user visits the website. Other cookies (3rd party cookies) come from other, partner websites (for example, to serve ads on the original website or to measure prornet). Third parties may use them to collect information about users from different websites and use it for different purposes, e.g. to advertise, analyse and improve their products.