General Information About Cookies

In the context of the web, cookies are small text files stored on a user's device (such as a computer or mobile phone) by the websites they visit. Their purpose is to store information about user activity on our website, making your online experience more personalized and convenient.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Functions of Cookies:

• Remembering preferences:
  Cookies allow websites to remember user preferences, such as language, location, or display settings, so that users don't have to enter this information each time they visit the site.
• Maintaining login sessions:
  Cookies can store user login information, so they don't have to enter their username and password each time they visit the site.
• Content personalization:
  Cookies allow websites to display content relevant to users' interests and preferences, such as personalized advertising.
• Activity tracking:
  Cookies can track user activity on the website, such as pages visited, time spent, and actions taken. This information is used for site analysis and improvement.
• Enhancing site functionality:
  Some website features, such as the online shopping cart, rely on cookies to store temporary information.

Types of Cookies:

• Session Cookies:
  Temporary cookies that are only active during a user session (for example, when a browser tab is opened). These cookies are deleted once the user closes the browser or exits the site.
• Persistent Cookies:
  Cookies that are stored on the user's device and remain active between sessions. These cookies have an expiration date and are used to remember user preferences across visits.
• First-Party Cookies:
  Cookies created by the website the user is currently visiting.
• Third-Party Cookies:
  Cookies created by other websites that may be associated with the site visited, for example, through advertisements or embedded content.

Important to note: While cookies are generally safe, some types of cookies (especially third-party cookies) can be used to track user activity across websites for advertising purposes. You, as a user, can manage cookies in your browser settings, including deleting cookies or blocking certain cookies.