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Information On
The Use Of Cookies
On the website www.emecpumps.com and on the other EMEC websites we use cookies for different purposes:
- to improve the browsing experience;
- to manage the donation process in an optimal manner;
- to collect data on the use of the site by users (for example the most visited pages, origin of traffic, site performance), which allow us to improve the content, functionality and navigability of the site;
- to offer the public our site content and fundraising messages of interest – both on this site and outside of it (for example, on Facebook or other advertising platforms).
In this statement we explain in detail the types of cookies we use, what happens if you deny consent to their use, and the various ways in which you can manage the use of cookies on your devices.
First of all, we remind you that by pressing the “YES, I consent” button present on the notice concerning the use of cookies, you consent to our use of “remarketing and profiling” cookies, also from third parties (see below). We also use first-party technical cookies, third-party analytical cookies, and other types of cookies. In the section “Which cookies do we use and how, by user, can you check them?” (below) you will find detailed information on this.
At the bottom of this document you will find the last revision date. This document may be updated at any time, based on updates and technical and functional changes that we can make on this site; these updates will be valid starting from their publication on this site.
We consider the use of personal data and the right to privacy to be very important and for this reason we pay the utmost attention to the use of cookies and similar technologies. If, when browsing this site you notice cookies other than those reported in this document, or to get the updated list of EMEC sites and for any questions on this subject please contact us by writing to privacy@emecpumps.com.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a text file that is sent from a website to the device used by the user to view it (computer, tablet, phone, etc.). The cookie is saved on the user’s device for a fixed duration (from a few minutes to several months) and can be read by the site that issued it. A cookie contains information regarding the site that issued it, about its expiration date, and specific data saved to the single cookie.
Based on their origin, cookies can be:
- first party, that is sent directly from our site;
- third parties, coming from other sites and sent through our site.
If we look at their purpose, cookies can be:
- technical: they are used to perform navigation tasks or to provide a service requested by the user and are not used for other purposes;
- analytical: they are used to gather information on the behavior of users of the site, such as the number of visits, the most visited pages, the channels of origin of visitors. We use them to collect this data in an anonymous and aggregate form;
- profiling, sent by third parties: are the cookies used to track the user’s browsing on the web and create profiles on his/her tastes, habits, choices. Through the information contained in these cookies, for example, targeted advertising messages can be sent to the user’s device in line with the preferences already expressed by the same user in the online navigation.
Which Cookies Do We Use And How Can You Check Them?
COOKIES FOR CONSENT MANAGEMENT
To register on your device consent to the use of “remarketing and profiling” cookies, we use a technical cookie that contains information on such consent or refusal; its absence from your browser or device is considered as a refusal to provide consent.
Origin: EMEC.
How to block them: if you do not want to receive any type of cookies, you can disable them completely by accessing your browser settings (see below).
SESSION COOKIES
These cookies, necessary for accurate and safer navigation, contain codes generated by our server. They do not contain any kind of personal information and do not store visited sites; they are usually not stored permanently on the user’s device and are deleted at the end of navigation, when the browser is closed or after a short period of time.
Origin: EMEC.
How to block them: if you do not want to receive any type of cookies, you can disable them completely by accessing your browser settings (see below).
ANALYTICAL COOKIES AND STATISTICS
These Google Analytics cookies are used to collect, in anonymised form, data on the use of the site by visitors. They allow us to know how many people visit the site, what are the most visited pages, the channels of origin, and other data on the use of site content. To learn more, we suggest you read the complete information on Google Analytics; you can express or withdraw your consent to the use of these cookies through the tools made available by the providers of these services.
Source: Google Analytics.
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en and https://privacy.google.com/intl/en_ALL/your-security.html
How to block them: you can use the browser add-on to disable Google Analytics, which can be downloaded from https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en
FUNCTIONALITY AND ADVERTISING COOKIES FOR THE MULTIMEDIA ELEMENTS OF THE SITE
These third-party cookies are used to operate the multimedia elements on our site, such as YouTube videos, Google maps, social media sharing tools, and social network widgets. The data collected by third parties could be used for further purposes, including advertising. You can express or withdraw your consent to the use of these cookies through the tools made available by the providers of these services.
Source: third-party.
Information on how to control their use: use the links below.
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en and https://privacy.google.com/intl/en_ALL/your-security.html
AddThis: http://www.addthis.com/privacy and http://www.addthis.com/privacy/opt-out
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
REMARKETING AND PROFILING COOKIES
These third-party cookies allow us to provide personalised ads based on the browsing behavior of users on our site, even on external platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
Source: third-party.
Information on how to control their use: use the links below.
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en and https://privacy.google.com/intl/en_ALL/your-security.html
AddThis: http://www.addthis.com/privacy and http://www.addthis.com/privacy/opt-out
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
AND IF I DO NOT WANT ANY COOKIES OR IF I WANT TO DELETE THEM FROM MY BROWSER?
You can disable cookies by accessing your browser settings – when you do, remember to also delete all cookies already present, for security purposes. For instructions on how to disable cookies in the most popular browsers, please see the links provided below (links verified at the date of last update of this document):
CHROME https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=en
FIREFOX https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
INTERNET EXPLORER https://support.microsoft.com/it-it/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
OPERA http://help.opera.com/Windows/10.00/en/cookies.html
SAFARI https://support.apple.com/
SAFARI (iOS) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
If you disable cookies, we will not be able to guarantee the optimal functioning of the site.
TO KNOW MORE
If you have any doubts or questions regarding the subject or our use of cookies you can write to privacy@emecpumps.com.
For more information on cookies in general, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.