COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES ON OUR WEBSITE
We use cookies and other similar technologies on our website to collect and process information about how users interact with our site. Below, we outline our policies regarding cookies and similar technologies, providing details on how they function.
This document focuses exclusively on cookies and similar technologies, specifically:
- What types of cookies and similar technologies are used on our website,
- What information is collected,
- How and for what purposes this information is processed,
- Who has access to this information and who it is shared with,
- How users can modify cookie settings on their devices.
Cookies and similar technologies generally do not collect information about a specific, identifiable person. However, in some cases, the collected data may constitute personal information. If you would like to learn more about how we process your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
WHAT ARE COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They make using the website easier and more convenient.
In addition to cookies, we also use other technologies for storing and retrieving information on your device, including:
- Scripts,
- Tracking pixels,
- Plugins,
- HTML local storage (which stores information in the browser’s cache).
Cookies and similar technologies do not negatively impact the performance of your device. Their use does not modify your device’s configuration or any installed software.
WHAT INFORMATION DO COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES PROCESS?
Cookies collect information about your device and browser, including:
- A unique identifier,
- The domain of the website where it originated,
- The duration for which it remains active on your device.
Additionally, cookies and other technologies may process information such as:
- Device data: IP address, operating system, device model/type, unique device identifiers, MAC address, OS version, device settings, language, screen resolution, browser type and version.
- Website usage details: session duration, last visit, visit length, visited pages, completed forms, last viewed subpages, and interactions on the website.
- Location data: IP address and location data obtained via various geolocation technologies, such as GPS or Wi-Fi access points (if location permissions are granted).
- Other data: referral sources, clicked links, number of clicks, and displayed advertisements.
TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
We use two types of cookies:
- Session cookies – Active only while you are browsing our website and are deleted after you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – Stored on your device for a predefined period and remain active until their expiration.
Cookies on our website serve various functions, categorized as follows:
- Essential (technical) cookies – These enable critical functionalities such as login, privacy preference settings, and security (proper user authentication). Without these, the website cannot function properly.
- Analytical cookies – These collect data on how often the website is visited and how users interact with it. We use this data to improve our website’s content and performance. Our analytics partners may also process this data for their purposes. All information is aggregated and remains anonymous.
- Social media cookies – These allow content sharing via social media platforms and link social media accounts to our website’s functionality (e.g., comment sections). They track user activities and can be used for targeted advertising.
Cookies used on our website may be:
- First-party cookies – Managed by us as the website owner.
- Third-party cookies – Managed by external service providers (e.g., analytics and marketing partners). These allow third parties to collect data about your website activity, including interactions on other websites they operate.
Collected information may be disclosed to:
- Website administrators,
- Data analytics providers,
- Online marketing service providers,
- Social media platforms,
- Payment service providers.
Additionally, some pages may contain "web beacons" that assess ad effectiveness by collecting data such as:
- IP address,
- URL of the visited page,
- Time of page load,
- Browser type,
- Cookie-related information.
DETAILED COOKIE INFORMATION USED ON OUR WEBSITE
ESSENTIAL COOKIES
| Cookie Name | Provider | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Biossom.bio | Stores session state data and allows the website to function properly. Removed when the session ends. | Session |
| PrestaShop-# | Biossom.bio | Used by PrestaShop to store customer data such as currency, language, and client ID. | 480 hours |
ANALYTICAL COOKIES
| Cookie Name | Provider | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ccid | edrone | Records a unique visitor ID. | 100 years |
| e_dv_$(app_id) | edrone | Tracks daily unique visitor statistics. | 1 day |
| _ga | Stores a unique ID used for generating website analytics reports. | 2 years | |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to limit request rates. | 1 day | |
| _gid | Generates statistical data on how users interact with the website. | 1 day |
SOCIAL MEDIA COOKIES
| Cookie Name | Provider | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta | Used by Meta for targeted advertising and performance measurement. | 90 days |
LEGAL BASIS FOR USING COOKIES – HOW TO MANAGE COOKIE PREFERENCES
The use of essential cookies is based on our legitimate interest as the website owner. All other cookies and similar technologies are used based on user consent.
You can modify or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by:
- Adjusting cookie settings via our cookie consent panel,
- Deleting previously stored cookies on your device,
- Changing browser settings to block or manage cookies,
- Using “opt-out” functions provided by our partners.
Most browsers allow cookie management via settings such as:
- Blocking cookies entirely,
- Receiving notifications before cookies are stored,
- Accepting only selected types of cookies.
However, some essential cookies are necessary for the website’s core functionality. Disabling them may limit certain features or degrade your website experience.
Browser settings for managing cookies:
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES USING COOKIES
Our website utilizes third-party analytics and advertising tools, including:
Google Analytics
Used for anonymous website traffic analysis (e.g., page views, session duration, and navigation paths). The collected data helps us optimize our website and enhance user experience.
Facebook (Meta) Pixel
Used for Facebook marketing campaigns and ad performance tracking. The collected data helps us:
- Target relevant audiences,
- Create look-alike audiences,
- Assess campaign effectiveness.
For more information on Facebook’s privacy policy, visit:
DATA PROCESSING OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA (EEA)
Some third-party cookies and services may involve data transfers outside the EEA. If this occurs, it will comply with GDPR regulations, ensuring adequate safeguards, such as:
- Transfers to countries recognized by the European Commission as having adequate data protection,
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with additional security measures where necessary.
For further details, contact us via our Privacy Policy.