Cookie files

About cookie files​

In fact, cookie files are nothing new; all visitors to web pages have a large number of these files from various web pages already saved on their computers, tablets or mobile phones. What is new is the importance to inform users about these files and ask for their consent to their use.

What are cookies ?​

Cookies are small text files saved on the internet user’s device for the purpose of device identification, monitoring of the visit rate and identification of the user’s individual preferences. The absolute majority of internet sites use these files. Use of cookies entirely depends on the user, who can save them, restrict or totally ban them. Cookies are not harmful and are always temporary.

Why are cookies necessary ?​

Cookies are essential for the provision of a user-friendly online environment during interaction between the internet user and the internet presentation. Cookies can save time and the use of internet sites is more effective and friendly with them.

Examples of cookie utilization :

  • For a better user experience on a website
  • For saving a choice while creating a narrower list of devices
  • For logging in and user interface
  • For identification of a device (computer, tablet, mobile phone)
  • For the provision of certain services (forms, internet stores, etc.)

Ban on cookies :​

You can always choose whether to allow or ban saving of cookies on your device. Settings of cookie files can be checked and modified through the internet browser settings.

More info :

https://www.cookielaw.org/the-cookie-law/

http://ec.europa.eu/ipg/basics/legal/cookies/index_en.htm