1. Introduction

What is this policy about?

This policy outlines the tracking technologies (“trackers”) used on this website and explains the purposes for which they are employed.

What are trackers?

For the purpose of this policy, all such technologies are collectively defined as "trackers." A distinction is made for "cookies," which refers specifically to browser-based trackers. The term cookies is used only when referring to this particular technology, as other trackers may be used in contexts like mobile applications.

The use of certain trackers requires your prior consent. Any consent you provide can be freely withdrawn at any time by following the instructions outlined in this policy.

This website utilizes both first-party trackers, which are managed directly by us, and third-party trackers, which are managed by external service providers. Unless otherwise specified, these third-party providers have access to the data collected by their respective trackers.

The lifespan of trackers varies. Some trackers are session-based and expire when you close your browser, while others are persistent and remain for a period set by us or the respective provider. For more precise information on tracker duration and other relevant details, please consult the privacy policies of the third-party services listed in this document.

2. Contact Information

As the use of third-party trackers on this website is not fully controlled by us, any specific references to third-party trackers are for informational purposes only. For comprehensive details, we recommend consulting the privacy policies of the respective third-party services listed in this document.

Due to the technical complexity of tracking technologies, please feel free to contact us if you require further information regarding their use on this website.

Our contact information is available in the footer of our website.

3. Strictly Necessary Activities for Site Operation and delivery of the service

This website utilizes technical cookies and other essential trackers to perform activities strictly necessary for the operation of the site and the delivery of our services. These trackers do not require user consent as they ensure the basic functionality and security of the website.

Enhanced User Experience and External Interactions

We utilize trackers to improve the quality of your user experience and to enable seamless interactions with external content, networks, and platforms.

Displaying Content from External Platforms

These services allow you to view and interact with content hosted on external platforms (such as videos or maps) directly within the pages of this website. These features, often referred to as "widgets," are small elements that provide specific functions or information.

Note on Data Collection: Even if you do not actively use these widgets, the third-party providers may still collect web traffic data from the pages where these services are installed to ensure their technical functionality.

Measurement and Analytics

This website utilizes trackers to quantify web traffic and analyze user engagement patterns. The data collected through these services allows us to monitor site performance, understand how our content is being used, and ultimately optimize the service for our visitors.

Performance Monitoring

The services listed in this section enable us to analyze user behavior in an aggregated or pseudonymized format. These insights are essential for maintaining the technical health of the website and improving the overall user experience.

4. Managing Preferences and Withdrawing Consent

You have several ways to manage your tracker preferences and exercise your right to provide or withdraw consent:

1. Site-Specific Settings

Whenever the use of trackers is based on your consent, you can provide, adjust, or revoke that consent at any time. You may do this through the Cookie Settings link or the consent-management widget available on our website.

2. Browser and Device Configurations

You can manage tracker preferences directly through your device or browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:

• Prevent the storage of new trackers.
• Delete existing trackers from your local memory.
• Clear your browsing history to remove all traces of previous sessions.

Please note that blocking all trackers may affect the functionality of certain features on this website.

3. Third-Party Opt-Outs

For trackers managed by external providers, you can exercise your right to opt-out by:

• Using the specific Opt-out links provided in the "Measurement" and "Experience" sections of this document.
• Following the instructions provided in the third party’s respective privacy policy.
• Contacting the third party directly.

Accessing Tracker Settings

For detailed instructions on how to manage or block trackers in your specific browser, please refer to the official support documentation provided by the developers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge
• Brave
• Opera

You may also manage certain categories of trackers used on mobile apps by opting out through relevant device settings such as the device advertising settings for mobile devices, or tracking settings in general.

Consequences of Denying Tracker Usage

The decision to allow or deny the use of trackers rests entirely with you. However, please be advised that many trackers are integral to providing an optimized user experience and enabling the advanced functionalities described in this policy.

Impact on Service Delivery: If you choose to block or disable trackers, certain features of this website may become unavailable, and your overall browsing experience may be significantly degraded. We may be unable to provide personalized content, remember your preferences, or ensure the full technical performance of our services.

5. Definitions and Legal References

Personal data (or data)

Any information that directly, indirectly, or in connection with other information—including a personal identification number—allows for the identification or identifiability of a natural person. This includes you as a visitor or user of this website.

Usage data

Information collected automatically through this website (or third-party services employed by this website), which may include: IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, domain names, time-stamps of requests, the method used to submit requests to the server, file sizes received in response, and the sequence of pages visited.

This website

The means by which your personal data is collected and processed.

Service

The digital service provided by this website as described in the relative terms (if available) and on this platform.

European Union (or EU)

Unless otherwise specified, all references made within this document to the European Union include all current member states of the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).

Cookie

A specific type of tracker consisting of small sets of data stored within the user's browser.

Tracker

Any technology—including cookies, unique identifiers, web beacons, embedded scripts, e-tags, and fingerprinting—that enables the tracking of users by accessing or storing information on the user’s device.

Legal Information

This privacy statement and cookie policy have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of multiple international legislations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Unless stated otherwise within this document, this policy relates solely to this website.