Cookie policy

This Cookies Policy provides further information about several types of computer cookies and why We use them. The information below is intended to give You a better understanding of what cookies are and what role they play when You visit our web-site. Since the end of May 2012 EU law has required all sites that use cookies to make You aware about them and seek your express permission to store and retrieve data about your browsing habits.  

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are saved on your computer when you visit a website.  

In this text file information is saved, e.g. your language preference for a website. When you visit this website again, this cookie is sent to the website. This way the website recognizes your browser and is it able to remember your language preference.  

Cookies usually expire after a certain period of time. Some cookies for example are deleted automatically once you have closed your browser (the so-called session cookie), others remain on your computer for a longer period of time, sometimes even until you manually delete them (the so-called persistent cookie).  

Why do we use cookies?

The manager of this website uses two kinds of cookies on this website: cookies used for functional purposes and cookies used for analytical purposes.  

Our website uses functional cookies. This means that these cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. You will have to accept these cookies if you want to read the content on our website.  

Additionally we use Google Analytics for analytical purposes. This analysis tool implements cookies so we can measure website visits (traffic). This allows us to determine for example how many times a specific page has been read. This information is only used to improve the content on our website, or as a basis on which we can develop new campaigns around a specific subject that peaks interest. Your consent will be asked prior to your visit of our website. It is therefore possible to refuse the downloading of these cookies on your device.  

Which cookies are used on this website?

Essential cookies

These cookies are required for the website functionality and therefore cannot be switched off.
If you prefer to also block these cookies, you will have to disable the acceptance of cookies inside your browser settings. Note that by doing so, this might make this website unresponsive or some features might become inaccessible.
Essential cookies never store personal information to the extent you can be identified as a user; all information is anonymous.

Functional cookies

These cookies are used to enhance the functionality of the website. For example the integration of a cookie to allow to keep your preferences on a filterable page.
Functional cookies never store personal information to the extent you can be identified as a user; all information is anonymous.
We recommend to accept these cookies to allow to use the full experience.

Performance cookies

These cookies allow us to ensure we can measure the visits and the traffic to our servers, to ensure the performance of the website is guaranteed.
All information that is gathered, is stored anonymously and cannot allow us to identify you.

Analytical cookies

These cookies are implemented to allow us to analyse the visitors behavior, to better serve them in the future.
All data that is gathered is stored anonymously and cannot be linked back to the visitor.

Advertisement cookies

These cookies are set by the advertisement partners that are implemented into the websites. The information could be used by the partners to build a user profile to better serve information on this or other websites.
The partners will not be able to store any personal information, they can use information on the website to build an anonymous targeting profile. Re-marketing actions are included into this type of cookies.

Personalization cookies

These cookies are set by the website and/or third party tools to allow to personalize your visitor experience.
This could consist out of A/B tests, injection of known information or distributing content matched to your user profile.
By interaction with the above underlying tools, additional information could be gathered inside your user profile, being anonymous or not.

You can find a list below specifying the cookies used on this website, and what they do.

Consent to our use of cookies  

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies but, if you do not want to receive cookies, you can change your browser settings to notify you when cookies are sent or you can reject the cookies altogether. To do so you may, for example, consult:  

• Internet explorer : https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies 
• Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en 
• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences 
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/PH5042?locale=en_GB  

Please note that if you continue to browse Our site after receiving and accepting our notification about cookies this implies Your continued consent for Our use of cookies.  

You may withdraw your approval for Our use of cookies at any time. If you want to restrict or block cookies which are set on your device, you can do this by using your browser settings; The help function of your browser can tell you how. You can also use your browser settings to remove cookies that have been installed. However, please note that if you select such browser settings, you may not be able to access our site or its functionality may be limited as a result.  

If you would like to unsubscribe (Opt-out) from third party cookies related to behavioural advertising, please visit www.youronlinechoices.eu . Note that opting out does not mean you will not receive online ads anymore. It does mean that the company or companies you have left through opt-out will no longer deliver marketing tailored to your web preferences and usage patterns.  

Changes to our cookies policy  

We reserve the right to modify, or otherwise update this Cookies Policy to take account of best practice at any time.