WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small data files received on your device from the website you visit. They are used to record certain browsing interactions by storing data that can later be updated and retrieved. These files are stored on the user’s computer and contain anonymous data that do not harm the system. They are used to remember user preferences such as selected language, login details, or page customization.

Cookies may also be used to collect anonymous information about how visitors use a site—for example, which website they arrived from or whether they clicked on a banner ad.

WHY DO WE USE COOKIES?

HISTOVET uses cookies that are strictly necessary and essential for you to browse and use our websites freely, access secure areas, personalized options, etc. Additionally, HISTOVET uses cookies to collect data related to web usage analysis. These cookies help us improve our services by measuring website usage and performance to optimize and personalize the experience.

Our sites may also include links to social networks (such as Facebook or Twitter). HISTOVET does not control the cookies used by these external websites. For more information about social media or third-party cookies, we recommend reviewing their own cookie policies.

This website uses “cookies” in the following ways:

  • Google Analytics cookie: Google Analytics is a free service provided by Google Inc. that collects information such as visited pages, time spent, browser used, etc. This information is later sent to Google Inc. servers in the United States.
  • AddThis cookies: AddThis is a free service that allows users to share pages from this website through various means (email, social media, etc.). AddThis collects statistical browsing data to display advertising tailored to your browsing habits on this or other websites.

HOW DO WE USE DIFFERENT TYPES OF COOKIES?

According to their purpose:

  • Technical cookies: These are essential and strictly necessary for the correct functioning of the website and to use the various options and services offered (such as session maintenance, response time management, performance or validation, security features, sharing content via social networks, etc.).
  • Personalization cookies: These allow the user to specify or customize certain general features of the website, such as setting the language, regional configuration, or type of browser.
  • Analytical cookies: These are used by our website to create browsing profiles and understand user preferences in order to improve our product and service offerings. For example, they can help identify which geographical areas generate the most interest, or which products are the most popular.
  • Advertising cookies: These allow the management of advertising spaces based on specific criteria such as access frequency, edited content, etc. These cookies can store behavioral data obtained by observing user browsing habits and building a profile to display relevant advertising.

According to duration:

  • Session cookies: These last only for the duration of the user’s visit to the website and are deleted when the session ends.
  • Persistent cookies: These remain stored on the user’s device for a longer period, making it easier to retrieve chosen preferences without resetting them on every visit.

FIRST-PARTY COOKIES IN USE

Some of the following cookies may be active when visiting this page:

Domain Cookie Company Purpose Expiry
histoweb.com _ga Google Analytics, used to identify users 2 years
_gat Google Analytics, controls request rate 2 years
_gid Google Analytics, statistical data Session
PHPSESSID PHP Technical session cookie Session

WHY DO WE NEED YOUR EXPLICIT CONSENT TO USE THEM?

Judgment of the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union, 1 October 2019

The ruling of 1 October 2019 clarifies that consent is not valid when information is stored or accessed on a user’s device through pre-checked boxes that the user must deselect to refuse. Consent must be given explicitly, not assumed by default.

This interpretation applies regardless of whether or not the stored or accessed data are personal data.

The Court also established that service providers must inform users of:

  • The duration for which the cookies remain active
  • Whether third parties may access the information stored in them

This requirement is stated in the amended Directive 2009/136/EC, which modifies Article 5(3) of Directive 2002/58/EC.

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU REFUSE COOKIES?

If you reject or delete browsing cookies, we will not be able to maintain your preferences, some features of the site may not function properly, and we will need to ask for your consent each time you visit.

HOW CAN YOU CONFIGURE YOUR BROWSER?

If you decide to change your cookie settings, you can delete or block them at any time through your browser settings:

Please note: Browsers may be updated or modified, so we cannot guarantee that the instructions above match your browser version. You may also use a different browser (e.g., Konqueror, Arora, Flock, etc.). If so, check the browser’s privacy section in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu (consult your browser’s help section for more information).

WHERE CAN YOU GET MORE INFORMATION?

You can find more information about cookies at:
www.allaboutcookies.org