Cookies
The website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure maximum convenience for users (hereinafter referred to as "Members"), providing personalized information, remembering preferences in the field of marketing and content of the site, as well as helping to obtain the information necessary for the User. By using this site, you confirm your consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this notice regarding this type of files. If you do not agree to our use of this type of files, you must set your browser settings accordingly or not use the Site.
This agreement applies to the Site's rules regarding personal information provided to the Site administration by Users.
Introduction
This agreement applies to the Site's use of information, received from users of the Site. This document also contains information about «cookie» files, about the use of «cookie» files by the Site and third parties, as well as how you can refuse such files.
2. Information for users
When you view any page of the site, the page itself is downloaded to your computer, as well as a small text file called «cookie». Many sites use such files, because «cookie» allows you to do many useful things. For example, thanks to these files, site owners can determine whether a particular computer (and, presumably, its User) has been to this site before. This happens when you visit the site again by checking the user's computer for a "cookie" file left over from a previous visit.
The information we receive using "cookie" files helps us provide you with our services in the most convenient way for you, and can also help us get an idea of our readers. For example: if, having entered the site, you visited a certain section, then the next time we can learn about it from the "cookie" and highlight articles from this section during your next visits to the site.
3. Information about «cookie»
A «cookie» is a small amount of data, often including a unique anonymous identifier, sent to your browser by the site's computer and stored on your computer's hard drive. Each site can send its «cookie» files to your computer if your browser settings allow this. At the same time (to keep your data private), your browser only allows sites to access your own cookies, but does not allow them to use the same cookies left by other sites.
Cookies store information about your preferences on the Internet. Users can configure their computers to automatically accept all cookies, or to warn each time a site tries to write its cookie to the user's hard drive, or not to accept any cookies at all. The latter option means that some personalized services cannot be provided to users, and that users who have chosen such settings will not be able to gain full access to all sections of the site.
Each browser is unique, so please refer to the «Help» function. your browser to learn how to configure your cookie settings.
If you have configured your computer to completely block cookies, files, you can still visit the Site anonymously until you wish to use one of the site's services.
Cookies are widely used by site owners to ensure the operation of sites or improve their efficiency, as well as to obtain analytical information.
The Site and service providers may use different types of cookies on their Internet resources:
Strictly necessary cookies. These cookies are necessary for the site to function properly, they will allow Users to navigate the Site and use its features. These files do not identify users as a person. If the User does not agree to the use of this type of files, this may affect the performance of the Site, or its components.
Cookies related to performance, efficiency and analytics. These files help us understand how Users interact with the Site, providing information about the areas they visited and the amount of time they spent on the site, as well as these files show problems in the operation of the Internet resource, for example, error messages. This helps to improve the operation of the site. Analytics cookies also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and optimize the content of the sites for those who are interested in our advertising. This type of cookie cannot be used to identify you. All information collected and analyzed is completely anonymous.
Functional cookies. These cookies are used to recognize users who return to the Site. They allow you to individually select the content of the Site for users. If the User blocks this type of cookies, this may affect the performance and functionality of the website and may limit access to content on the site.
Advertising cookies. These files record information about the user's actions on the Internet, including visits to sites and pages, as well as data about links and advertisements that Users have chosen to view. One of the goals is to display on websites the content that is most fully focused on the User. Another goal is to ensure the possibility of providing advertising or other information in more accurate accordance with the interests of the User.
4. Collection and Use of Information
Cookies are used for various purposes, including to:
Make it easier for us and third parties to obtain information about visits by Users to the Site.
Analyze information about visits to pages by Users to improve the Site.
Provide advertising, messages and content created by us and third parties persons, on this site and the sites of other persons, taking into account the interests of the User.
Assist the User in obtaining the necessary information.
Determine the number of visitors and how they use our site - to improve the effectiveness of the site and to better understand the interests of their audience.
5. Cookie storage period
Some cookies are valid from the moment you log in to the site until the end of this particular browser session. When the web becomes unnecessary, these cookies are automatically deleted. Such cookies are called «session».
Some cookies are stored on your device and between browser sessions - they are not deleted when you close your browser. Such cookies are called «persistent». The storage period of persistent cookies on your device varies for different cookies. We and other companies use persistent cookies for various purposes: for example, to determine how often you visit our sites or how often you return to them, how the nature of your use of the Site changes over time, and to evaluate the effectiveness of advertising.
Cookies may be placed on your device by the site administration. These cookies are called "first-party cookies". Some cookies may be placed on your device by other operators. Such cookies are called "third-party" cookies.
We and third parties may use cookies to learn when you visit the Site and how you interact with the content. Cookies may collect and use aggregated and other information not related to the identification of individual users (for example, about the operating system, browser version and the URL from which you accessed this page, including from an email or advertisement) - thanks to this, we can provide you with more options and analyze the routes of site visits. This technology allows us to count the number of users who have visited a specific section by clicking on a link from a specific banner outside this site, a text link or images included in the newsletter. In addition, it serves as a tool for collecting aggregated statistics on the use of the site for analytical research purposes and helps us optimize our sites, offer advertising according to your interests, as described in detail below.
6. Use of web tracking and cookies
We use software to determine the number of users who visit our website and the regularity of visits. We do not use programs to collect personal data or IP addresses of individuals. The data is used exclusively in an anonymous manner in aggregate form for statistical purposes, as well as for website development.
We do not create an individual profile of your Internet activities. The content of persistent cookies is limited to an identification number. Name, email address, IP address, etc. are not stored.
7. Third-party cookies
Third-party cookies in embedded content
Please note: as you may notice, when visiting some pages of our websites, cookies are created that do not belong to the Site. When visiting a page with embedded content, for example from YouTube or Vimeo, these service providers may create their own cookies in your browser. The Site does not control the use of these cookies and cannot access them due to the peculiarities of the operation of cookies - only the party that created them initially has access to them. Look for more detailed information about these cookies on third-party websites.
Web beacons
We use web analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how people use our websites and thereby ensure their relevance, usability, and up-to-date information content. These services use data collection technologies such as web beacons. Web beacons are small electronic images that place cookies, count visits, and measure website usage and performance. In turn, this information helps us understand what information our website visitors are interested in and provide personalized content on our websites. Web beacons are anonymous and do not contain or collect information that identifies you.
The information is anonymous and is used solely for statistical purposes. Web analytics data and cookies cannot be used to identify you, as they never contain personal data, including your name or email address.
8. Managing cookies
Our Site can be used without cookies. You can disable the storage of cookies, limit their creation to specific websites, or set a notification about sending cookies in your browser. You can also delete cookies from your PC's hard drive at any time (file: «cookies»). Please note that in this case, page display and site usage guidance will be limited.
Most browsers allow you to control most cookies to some extent through your browser settings.
Not all visitors to our site use web browsers. For example, some users access DHL websites or apps from mobile devices. In this case, disabling cookies or changing your web browser settings will probably not be possible.
Most internet browsers are initially set to automatically accept cookies. The user can change the settings so that the browser blocks cookies or warns when files of this type are sent to the device. There are several ways to manage cookies. Please refer to your browser's instructions for more information on how to adjust or change your browser settings.
Disabling cookies may affect the User's experience on the Internet. If the User uses different devices to browse and access the Site (e.g. computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.), he should ensure that each browser on each device is configured according to his preferences for working with cookies.
