Cookie Policy

(Effective on 25.05.2018, amended on 14.02.2022)

What are "cookies"?

"Cookies" are small-size text files stored in the directory of the internet browser used by the users. The cookies are used in order to enable the users to effectively use the websites and certain functionalities. The cookies play a key role in simplifying and enhancing the usability of the websites which is why, if deleted or rejected, some website or certain functionalities may become unavailable for the users.

How do we use "cookies"?

Our sites use "cookies" in order to enhance its usability, to provide certain functionalities (e.g. remembering the users' preferences, settings, etc.), to improve its operation as well as to analyze information about the user behavior when using the website.

The information collected through the "cookies" for the sites is used in aggregated form which allows us to optimize the website as well as to improve its structure, functionalities and content.

We do not process the data collected by the “cookies” for the purposes of detailed personalization and/or re-marketing of end-users in regards to advertising/promotional content.

What "cookies" do we use?

For the sites we use some or all of the following “cookies”, falling into three main categories - basic, statistical and marketing:

Name of the cookie	Category of the cookie	Purpose of the cookie	Content of the cookie	Term for storage of the cookie
PHPSESSID	Basic	Authentication session to prevent having to login multiple times in one browser session	A unique id that ties the current session to a database settings table	179 days
JSESSIONID	Basic	Support user session	Generated unique id of the session	Until end of browser session
_cfduid	Basic	Assessment of the reliability of the website’s traffic	Information used by Cloudflare for traffic assessment	1 year
csrftoken	Basic	Prevention of Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks	Anti - CSRF key for prevention of attacks.	1 year
cb-enabled	Basic	Informed customer about cookie policy	hidden - state which indicates that the user has clicked on OK button. Allows not showing of the cookie policy text upon click	1 year
wc_cart_created	Basic	ecommerce session cookies	Itemized content	Until end of browser session
wc_cart_hash_# / woocommerce_cart_hash	Basic	ecommerce session cookies	Itemized content	Until end of browser session
wc_fragments_# / woocommerce_items_in_cart	Basic	cookies used to ensure shopping cart functionality	Itemized content	Until end of browser session
woocommerce_recently_viewed	Statistical	internal statistics	data on the latest products viewed by the visitor	Until end of browser session
_utm.gif	Statistical	Aggregated anonymized summarization of different types of users	Unique Google Analytics identifier for aggregate information regarding used devices and behavior	Until end of browser session
_utma	Statistical	These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages they visited.	Information used to distinguish users and sessions	2 years
_utmb	Statistical		Information used to determine new sessions/visits.	Until end of browser session
_utmc	Statistical		Set for interoperability with urchin.js	Until end of browser session
_utmd	Statistical		Anonymized identificator	Until end of browser session
_utmt	Statistical		Threshold value	Until end of browser session
_utmz	Statistical		Stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how the user reached the sites.	6 months
_ga	Statistical	Used to distinguish users	Unique ID	2 years
_gat	Statistical	Used to throttle request rate	Threshold value	Until end of browser session
_gid	Statistical	Aggregated anonymized summarization of different types of users	Unique ID	Until end of browser session
_fbp	Marketing	Aggregated anonymized summarization of different types of users	Unique Facebook identifier for aggregate information regarding used devices and behavior	3 months
fr	Marketing	Aggregated anonymized summarization of different types of users	Unique Facebook identifier for aggregate information regarding used devices and behavior	3 months

"Third party cookies"

It is possible for the sites to contain some links to other websites or embedded content from other websites (e.g. Vimeo, Instagram, Facebook, Google, etc.). When visiting these websites or accessing such content it is possible that certain cookies are placed on your device by websites other than this one. Such cookies are generally referred to as "third party cookies". We have no control over the generation or the management of third party cookies. For more information regarding the purpose or content of such third party cookies, please find and familiarize yourselves with the privacy policies or the cookie policies adopted by the respective third parties.

Here is a link where you can learn more about Google Analytics's cookie policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies.

Management of the "cookies" used by us

Most of the generally available surfing programs (browsers) are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you may alter the settings of your browser so as to have all existing cookies deleted or to automatically reject the placement of cookies (including third party cookies). Please be informed, however, that should you choose to delete or reject the cookies, this may negatively impact the availability or functionality of the sites.

More information regarding the cookies, including regarding the possibilities for their management, is available at: http://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/

Please be informed that the content of http://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/ is only available in the following languages: English, German, Spanish and French.

You can use the Google Analytics cookie opt-out option, located at the following address: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/

By following the described Google Analytics cookie removal steps, you will install an add-on overlay on your browser, which will essentially block the Google Analytics’ cookie functionality.

To opt out of Facebook: please see: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences

You can also stop the access to certain selected cookies through this link: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/bg/your-subscription portal.