Cookie Policy

 

This website uses both its own and third-party cookies to provide visitors with the best possible browsing experience and services tailored to the needs and interests of each visitor.

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC ("General Data Protection Regulation") and the relevant national data protection legislation, all website visitors are required to consent before cookies are transmitted to their computers.

When you visit our website, personal data is only transmitted to our server if you actively send such data. The only exceptions are technically necessary cookies, which are essential for the operation of our website.

The web analytics tool Google Analytics is configured in such a way that data is recorded only anonymously and cannot be traced back to individual persons.

All other technologies from external providers (e.g., Google Maps, YouTube plugins) are deactivated by default, so that no data is transmitted to third parties when you visit our website.

You have the option to accept the use of other cookies in the cookie banner or to allow external content to improve the functionality and content of our website. In this case, third-party providers may obtain your personal data from you.

 

What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small text file that a website saves on your computer or mobile device when you visit it. Thanks to cookies, the website retains your actions and preferences (login, language, font size, and other display preferences) for a period of time. This means you don't have to re-enter them every time you return to the website or navigate from one page to another.

Cookies can also contain personal data, such as your IP address. Therefore, we store cookies only if you have explicitly allowed it in the cookie settings on our website. You can revoke your consent for the use of cookies at any time, with future effect, by adjusting your browser's security settings accordingly.

An exception is made for cookies that are technically essential for the operation of our website. Without them, you cannot visit or navigate our website. Therefore, these cookies are generally enabled by default.

You also have the option to generally disable cookies in your browser at any time. This prevents the storage of cookies on your device. Please note that the general disabling of cookies can lead to malfunctions in using our website.

 

How Are Cookies Used?

There are generally three types of cookies used:

  • Necessary Cookies: These make the website functional by providing basic features such as navigating the web pages and accessing secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
  • Statistical Cookies: These collect and report information anonymously, helping website owners understand how visitors interact with the website.
  • Marketing Cookies: These are used to track visitors on their browsing websites. The goal is to provide relevant and engaging ads for each visitor.

There is also a category of Unclassified Cookies, which are currently being classified or categorized into one of the three main categories.

The domain www.itgstore.eu uses necessary cookies (12), preferential cookies (1), statistical cookies (15), and marketing cookies (33).

 

What Are Third-Party Cookies?

Certain sections of content on the website may be provided through third parties. These third parties can place cookies through another website, and they are called "third-party cookies" because they are not placed by the owner of that specific website. Third-party providers must also comply with the applicable law and the privacy policies of the website owner.


What Is the Lifespan of a Cookie?

Cookies are managed by web servers. The lifespan of a cookie can vary significantly, depending on the purpose for which it is placed. Some cookies are used exclusively for a single session (session cookies) and are not retained once the visitor leaves the website, while other cookies are retained and reused every time the visitor returns to that website (persistent cookies). However, visitors can delete cookies at any time through the browser settings they use.

 

How Can You Control Cookies?

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish – for details, visit the website https://www.aboutcookies.org. You can delete all cookies from your computer and set most browsers to block their placement. If you do this, you may need to manually set some preferences each time you visit the website. Additionally, some services or options may not function.

 

Useful links for controlling cookies based on your browser:

Below, you can specifically review the cookies used by IT GENETICS SA by their category:

Necessary: 4 Necessary cookies help the website to function, allowing basic functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure areas of it. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Cookie Name Provider Type Expiry Description
_abck list-manage.com HTTP 1 year Used for detecting and defending against replay-cookie attacks - The cookie is necessary for the security and integrity of the website.
ak_bmsc us1.list-manage.com HTTP 1 day This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, producing valid reports on website usage.
bm_sv us1.list-manage.com HTTP Session Used in the context of the website's BotManager. BotManager detects, classifies, and compiles reports on potential robots trying to access the website.
bm_sz list-manage.com HTTP 1 day Used in the context of the website's BotManager. BotManager detects, classifies, and compiles reports on potential robots trying to access the website.

 

Statistics: 3 Statistical cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Cookie Name Provider Type Expiry Description
_ga Google HTTP 2 years Records a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.
_gat Google HTTP 1 day Used by Google Analytics to speed up request rate.
_gid Google HTTP 1 day Records a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.

 

Marketing: 4 Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across various websites. The intention is to display relevant and engaging ads for each visitor, making them more valuable to the original operators and third-party advertising agencies.
Cookie Name Provider Type Expiry Description
_tr facebook.com HTTP 3 months Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers.
_mcid mc.us1.list-manage.com HTTP 1 year This cookie records visitor data, which is used to optimize ad relevance.
Advertising / Audience ga google.com Pixel Session Used by Google AdWords to re-engage visitors that are likely to convert to customers based on the visitor's online behavior on the website.
_fbp facebook.com Pixel Session Used by Facebook to re-engage visitors that are likely to convert to customers based on the visitor's online behavior on the website.

To change your preferences, please access the button that allows you to modify the cookie settings module, which you can find HERE.