In this cookie policy, the term “local data storage” is used as a collective term for cookies, web beacons and other similar local data storage technology.
In this sense, local data storage involves storing different types of data locally on your device through your web browser. Locally stored data may, for example, contain user settings, information about how you navigate this website and which web browser you use.
One method of local data storage is cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (PC, mobile phone or tablet) that allow us to recognize your web browser. Cookies contain information mainly about your web browser and any activity that has occurred in it.
In addition to local data storage, we may use other similar technology, such as web beacons/pixel tags. This technology recognizes cookies and identifiers, and allows third parties to set cookies on your device.
The data stored locally may be used to facilitate your navigation on our site, to remember your browsing preferences, as well as to provide us with statistics and analysis related to the use of the site with the aim of improving its use.
We use local data storage ourselves, and we allow our suppliers to use it when providing their services to us. These providers are subject to data processor agreements, and are not permitted to use the data for purposes other than providing the service we have requested.
You can adjust the settings in your web browser or use special programs that have been developed to manage cookies.
The settings in your web browser usually display a list of all cookies that have been stored to give you an overview and, if you wish, to delete unwanted cookies. Typically, you can indicate that you accept the storage of cookies from the websites you visit or from third parties affiliated with those websites. You can also choose to be notified each time a new cookie is stored. Guidance on how to do this in different web browsers is provided below. Your web browser normally stores cookies in a specific folder on your hard drive so that you can also examine the content in more detail.
However, the cookies that are present on the site may change frequently, and not all cookies are equally important. Therefore, the site will regularly update the list of which cookies are available.
Additionally, there are services available that have been specially developed to provide users with an up-to-date list of cookies and other tracking mechanisms. You can see several examples at www.ghostery.com or www.disconnect.me.
Please note that disabling cookies on the site may prevent it from functioning properly. For example, you may need to log in every time you visit us.
Below is a summary of how locally stored data can be managed in different web browsers. Please note that this process may change and the descriptions given here may not be up to date.
Cookie management in Google Chrome
How to delete cookies:
1. Go to Settings in your browser menu.
2. Click Show advanced settings.
3. Click Clear browsing data.
4. Select the time period for which you want to delete information from the menu at the top. If you want to delete all cookies in the browser, click Since the dawn of time.
5. Mark Cookies and other data from sites and plugins.
6. Click Clear browsing data.
7. Close the window.
How to prevent cookies from being stored in your web browser:
1. Go to Settings in your browser menu.
2. Click Show advanced settings, and then click Content settings.
3. Under Cookies, select your preferred option. If you want to prevent all cookies from being stored, click Do not allow site data to be saved.
4. Click Done.
5. Close the window.
Cookie management in Safari
How to delete cookies:
1. Go to Preferences in your browser menu.
2. Click the Privacy tab.
3. Click Delete all website data, and then click Delete to delete all cookies.
4. Close the window.
How to prevent cookies from being stored in your web browser:
1. Go to Preferences in your browser menu.
2. Click the Privacy tab.
3. In Cookies and website data, select your preferred option. If you want to prevent all cookies from being stored, click Always block.
4. Close the window.
Cookie management in Mozilla Firefox
How to delete cookies:
1. Go to Options in your browser menu.
2. Click the Privacy tab.
3. Click Show cookies.
4. Select the cookies you want to delete and click Delete selected. Click Delete all if you want to delete all cookies in your web browser.
5. Close the window. Any changes you made will be saved automatically.
How to prevent cookies from being stored in your web browser:
1. Go to Settings in your browser menu.
2. Select the Privacy tab.
3. Under History, click Use custom settings for history.
4. Select your preferred options under Allow website cookies. If you want to prevent all cookies from being stored, uncheck the Accept cookies from websites box.
5. Close the window. Any changes you made will be saved automatically.
Cookie management in Internet Explorer
How to delete cookies:
1. Go to Tools (gear icon) in your browser menu.
2. Click Internet Properties.
3. On the General – Browsing History tab, click Delete.
4. Make sure you check the Cookies and website data option.
5. Click Delete.
6. Click OK.
How to prevent cookies from being stored in your web browser:
1. Go to Tools (gear icon) in your browser menu.
2. Click Internet Options and then click the Privacy tab.
3. Move the slider to the desired level. If you want to prevent all cookies from being stored, select the Block all cookies level.
4. Click OK.
