What are cookies?
"Cookies" are small software tags stored on access devices via the browser, retaining only information related to preferences, and therefore not including personal data.
What are cookies used for?
Cookies help determine the usefulness, interest, and number of uses of websites, allowing for faster and more efficient navigation by eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information.
What types of cookies are there?
There are two groups of cookies that may be used:
- Permanent cookies – these are stored at the browser level on access devices (PC, mobile, and tablet) and are used whenever you revisit a website. They are generally used to direct navigation according to the user's interests, allowing for a more personalized service.
- Session cookies – these are temporary cookies that remain in the browser's cookie file until you leave the website. The information collected by these cookies is used to analyze web traffic patterns, identify issues, and provide a better browsing experience.
What are cookies used for?
- Strictly necessary cookies – These allow navigation on the website and use of applications, as well as access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the requested services cannot be provided.
- Analytical cookies – These are used anonymously to create and analyze statistics in order to improve website functionality.
- Functionality cookies – These store the user's preferences regarding site use, so that the site does not need to be reconfigured each time it is visited.
- Third-party cookies – These measure the success of applications and the effectiveness of third-party advertising. They can also be used to personalize a widget with user data.
- Advertising cookies – These target advertising according to each user's interests, tailoring ad campaigns based on user preferences. They also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of the advertising and the success of the website's structure.
How can you manage cookies?
All browsers allow users to accept, refuse, or delete cookies and to be informed whenever a cookie is received, by selecting the appropriate settings in the browser's options or preferences menu.
However, please note that disabling cookies may prevent some web services from functioning properly and may partially or fully affect website navigation.