COOKIE POLICY

USIT-EP uses cookies to improve the user experience and to make navigation on our website easier. We make every effort to ensure that the use, management and control of cookies is simple and transparent for our users.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user’s device when visiting a website.
The website operator determines what type of information is contained in the cookie and its purpose. Cookies can also be accessed by the web server each time the website is visited.

Cookies are used to save time and make browsing more efficient. However, they may also be used for different purposes, such as remembering login details or the contents of a shopping cart.

You can find more information about cookies at:

• http://www.allaboutcookies.org

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie

Types of cookies according to the entity that manages them

First-party cookies
These are cookies sent to the user’s device from a domain managed by the website owner and from which the requested service is provided.

Third-party cookies
These are cookies sent to the user’s device from a domain that is not managed by the website owner, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies.

Types of cookies according to how long they remain active

Session cookies
These are designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a website.

Persistent cookies
These are cookies in which the data remains stored on the user’s device and can be accessed and processed for a defined period, which may range from a few minutes to several years.

Types of cookies according to their purpose

Technical cookies
These allow the user to browse a website and use the different options or services available, such as controlling traffic and data communication, identifying the session, accessing restricted areas, remembering the items in an order, processing a purchase, registering for an event, using security elements during navigation, storing content for video or audio playback, or sharing content on social networks.

Personalisation cookies
These allow the user to access the service with predefined general characteristics, such as language, browser type or regional configuration.

Analytics cookies
These allow the website owner to monitor and analyse user behaviour on the websites to which they are linked. The information collected is used to measure website activity and to create browsing profiles in order to improve the service.

Advertising cookies
These allow the most efficient management of advertising spaces that may be included on a website, application or platform, based on criteria such as the edited content or how often ads are shown.

Behavioural advertising cookies
These store information about users’ browsing habits obtained through continuous observation, allowing a specific profile to be created in order to display advertising based on that profile.

Cookies used by USIT-EP

USIT-EP will only use the cookies that you allow us to use. You can manage and control cookies through your browser settings.

Managing cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser or device settings. Please note that if you choose to block cookies, some services that rely on them may not be available.

You can manage cookies in the following locations of the most popular browsers:

• Internet Explorer: Tools → Internet Options → Privacy → Settings.
  For more information, please consult the support provided by Microsoft or the browser help section.

• Firefox: Tools → Options → Privacy → History → Custom settings.
  For more information, please consult the support provided by Mozilla or the browser help section.

• Chrome: Settings → Advanced → Privacy and security → Content settings.
  For more information, please consult the support provided by Google or the browser help section.

• Safari: Preferences → Security.
  For more information, please consult the support provided by Apple or the browser help section.