USE OF COOKIES

USIT-EP uses cookies to enhance user experience, making navigation on our website easier. We are doing everything possible to facilitate the use, management, and control of these cookies when using our services.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on an Internet user’s device when visiting a website. The website operator determines what type of information the cookie contains and its purpose. The web server can access it each time you visit the website. Cookies are used to save time and make web browsing more efficient. However, they can serve different purposes, such as remembering login information or storing items in a shopping cart.

There are numerous guides explaining what cookies are and how they are used.
For more information:
• http://www.allaboutcookies.org
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie

Types of Cookies Based on Who Manages Them

• First-party cookies: These are sent to the user’s device from a system or domain managed by the website owner, providing the requested service.
• Third-party cookies: These are sent to the user’s device from a system or domain not managed by the website owner but by an external entity that processes data collected through cookies.

Types of Cookies Based on Duration

• Session cookies: These are designed to collect and store data while the user is accessing a website.
• Persistent cookies: These store data on the user’s device for a defined period, which may range from a few minutes to several years, as determined by the cookie owner.

Types of Cookies Based on Their Purpose

• Technical cookies: Enable users to navigate a website, platform, or application and use its different features, such as controlling traffic, identifying sessions, accessing restricted areas, remembering items in a shopping cart, completing a purchase, signing up for an event, using security features, storing multimedia content, or sharing content on social media.
• Customization cookies: Allow users to access a service with predefined settings based on criteria such as language, browser type, or regional configuration.
• Analytics cookies: Enable the tracking and analysis of user behavior on linked websites. The data collected helps measure website activity and create user browsing profiles to improve services based on usage patterns.
• Advertising cookies: Facilitate the efficient management of advertising spaces included on a website, application, or platform. They display ads based on edited content or ad frequency.
• Behavioral advertising cookies: Manage advertising spaces efficiently by storing user behavior data obtained through continuous observation of browsing habits. This allows for the development of a specific profile to display targeted ads.

Cookies Used by USIT-EP

USIT-EP will only use cookies that you allow us to use. You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings. More information on this can be found below.

Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser or device settings. If you choose to block cookies, certain services that require them may not be available.

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

• Internet Explorer: Tools → Internet Options → Privacy → Settings. For more information, check Microsoft Support or your browser’s Help section.
• Firefox: Tools → Options → Privacy → History → Custom Settings. For more information, visit Mozilla Support.
• Chrome: Settings → Show Advanced Options → Privacy → Content Settings. For more details, see Google Support.
• Safari: Preferences → Security. More details are available at Apple Support.