"A cookie is a text file that contains information downloaded to your device when you visit (for the first time) a website. That cookie is sent back on each subsequent visit to the original website or to another website that recognizes it. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognize a device and provide you with a more efficient and personalized experience.

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Duration of a cookie's life

Cookies are managed by web servers, and the lifespan of a cookie can vary significantly depending on the purpose for which it is placed. Some cookies are used exclusively for a single session ("session cookies"), while others are retained and reused every time the user returns to that website ("persistent cookies"). However, cookies can be "deleted" by a user at any time through browser settings.

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Third-party cookies

Certain sections of content on some websites may be provided through third parties/providers (e.g., a video or an advertisement).

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These third parties may also place cookies through the website, and they are called "third-party cookies" because they are not placed by the owner of that respective website. Third-party providers must also comply with applicable legal regulations and the privacy policies of the website owner.

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The purpose of using cookies by a site

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• Authentication and user identification on the site;

• Providing access requested for site use;

• Retaining user preferences when using the site;

• Evaluating how the user uses the site so that the site can be improved.

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In some cases, when an offline application is used, information about how that application was used can be stored. This information can then be transferred to the website's servers for use when the user connects online to the website's services.

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Types of cookies:

Session Cookies: These are temporarily stored in the web browser's cookie folder so that it can remember them until the user exits that particular website or closes the browser window.

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Persistent Cookies: These are stored on a computer's or device's hard drive (generally depends on the predetermined lifespan of the cookie). Persistent cookies also include those placed by a website other than the one the user is visiting at that time, known as "third-party cookies," which can be used anonymously to remember a user's interests and deliver relevant advertising to users.

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Performance Cookies: This type of cookie retains user preferences on this site, so there is no need to set them every time the site is visited.

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Visitors' Analytics Cookies: Every time a visitor accesses a website, analytics software provided by a third party generates a user analysis cookie. This cookie provides information about a user's previous visit. It allows monitoring of unique users who visit the site and the frequency of their visits.

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Geo-Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used by software that determines the user's country of origin; they are completely anonymous and are used only to target the content of the web page.

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Third-Party Cookies: Cookie-type files can also come from third parties such as Google, ZenDesk, YouTube. The site may also use social networking "plug-ins" such as Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter to allow users to register or log into their account or synchronize content from the site with the user's social networking account. For information on how these third parties use cookies, users should consult their websites and their respective privacy policies.

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Information stored and accessed through cookies

Cookies keep information in a small text file that allows a website to recognize a browser. The web server will recognize the browser until the cookie expires or is deleted. The cookie stores important information that enhances the browsing experience on the Internet.

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Customizing browser settings regarding cookies

In the event that the user is not bothered by cookies and is the only person using the computer, they can set long expiration dates for storing browsing history and personal access data. If the user shares access to the computer, they may consider configuring the browser to delete individual browsing data each time they close the browser.

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How to stop cookies

Users can withdraw their consent regarding the use of cookies at any time by sending an email to the address mentioned on the site or by configuring the browser settings used.

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Disabling or not allowing cookie files may affect the user's visit or use of the site. All modern browsers contain the option to change cookie settings. These settings are generally found in the "Options" section or in the "Preferences" menu of the user's browser."