Table of contents
1. What are cookies?
“Cookies” are small pieces of files in text format, which are stored in the User’s browser when he visits a website. The information stored on the User’s computer may contain information such as which pages the user has visited and user identification number. With this use, the website is able to store useful information about the User’s browsing on the website, as well as to read this information in order to offer the User a unified browsing experience.
Cookies help us see the performance and traffic of our website, improving its functionality and content, according to the preferences of our visitors. We also use cookies for commercial/ advertising purposes in order to provide our visitors with content that is more relevant to their interests.
2. What is a browser?
A browser is an application that allows you to surf on the internet. The most common browsers are Google Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari and Opera. Most browsers are secure and offer quick and easy ways to delete information like cookies.
You can choose how cookies are handled by your device via your browser settings. The most popular browsers allow users to (a) accept all cookies (b) notify you when a cookie is issued, (c) not receive cookies at any time. If you choose not to receive cookies at any time, the website may not function properly and certain services will not be provided, ruining your experience of the website. Check the “Help” menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences.
3. Cookies and personal information
Cookies alone, do not provide us with your personal information e.g., with your email address, unless you choose to provide this information to us. Once you choose to provide a web page with personal information, this information may be linked to the data stored in the cookie.
4. Cookies Policy
This policy explains how and why ASBISC ENTERPRISES PLC (“the Company”, “We”, “us”) uses cookies on asbis.com (“the website”) in general and how you can control them.
5. What cookies we use on our website
We use cookies on our website to provide personalized features and to tailor advertising and other content to reflect your particular needs and interests. Also, cookies can be used to compile aggregate statistics that allow us to understand how the user utilizes our website and help to improve its structure and content.
6. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. According to the law, no action, on your part is required to accept them. Third party providers may have access to this information.
7. Analytics Cookies
These cookies are used to distinguish users, track, and analyze their behavior. They store information regarding website usage, they determine if the user has ad blockers, calculate visitors, store the session ID, and campaign data, also they keep track of site usage for site’s analytics report. Some of the data collected include the number of users, their source and the pages they visit. All information collected by Analytics Cookies are stored anonymously.
Cookies installed by Google Analytics, calculate visitors, session, campaign data and also keep track of the site usage, tracking user’s behavior for the site’s analytics report. These cookies store information anonymously and assign a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors. They also store information on how visitors use the website, while creating an analytics report on the website’s performance. Some of the data collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.
Performance - Statistics Cookies
They enable us to constantly improve the level of our services, recognizing the visitor, collecting his information and information about his behavior on the website. This information is used for website analysis and for website optimization. They also allow the website to function correctly. Third party providers have access to this information.
9. Advertising cookies
These cookies are usually placed by third party advertising networks. They integrate and share features for social media and store information about how the visitor uses the website, for tracking and targeting purposes. They record user data such as IP address, geographical location, websites visited, advertisements clicked by the user, for advertising purposes. They are also used to display advertisements after visiting the website.
The social sharing, video, and other services we offer are run by other companies. These companies may drop cookies on your computer when you use them on our site or if you are already logged in to them. Specifically, Yandex places performance, analytics and advertisement cookies. More information on Yandex cookies may be found here: https://yandex.com/legal/confidential/.
Facebook pixels are also implemented on our website. Facebook pixels are small pieces of software which create a link between your visit to our website and Facebook. When the pixel loads, Facebook places a cookie on your computer, which helps Facebook to provide you with more personalized advertisements, but also to measure and improve advertisements. Please note that when the cookie is placed, Facebook is able to follow your surfing behavior across other websites which have implemented a Facebook pixel or Facebook social plug - in. More information may be found here: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/.
10. The options you have
You have three options. You can either proceed by accepting all cookies and other mechanisms (“Accept all”), which will allow you to access all the functionalities of the website or refuse any unnecessary cookie (“Reject all”) or proceed with adjusting your options for cookies (“Cookies Preferences”). The last two cases may significantly reduce your experience.
11. How to control cookies
You can prevent the installation of cookies in your browser at any time. For instructions on how to block, delete or disable any cookies, please consult your browser “Help” or “Support section. Please note that by deleting our cookies or disabling future cookies you may not be able to access certain areas or feature of our website.
Please follow the links for information about cookie management and blocking according to your browser:
12. Changes to this policy
We may change and/or update this Cookie Policy from time to time. If this Cookie Policy changes, the date of change and/or update will be indicated and if the changes are significant, we will ask for your consent again. The Cookie Policy, as configured by the most recent modification, is always considered valid.
Date: 10/03/2023