Cookies

WE USE COOKIES TO IMPROVE YOUR EXPERIENCE

The information below is intended to inform you about the placement, use, and management of cookies used by our website. This way, your privacy is protected.

If you would like more information that is not covered below, please contact us at office@bmpadvisors.eu.

Please read the following information carefully.

This website uses both first-party and third-party cookies to provide visitors with a better browsing experience and services tailored to their needs and interests.

In what is now referred to as “Web 2.0,” cookies play an essential role in facilitating access to and delivery of the various services users enjoy on the internet, such as:

  • Personalizing certain settings, such as: the language in which a site is displayed, the currency in which prices are shown, or storing options for various products (sizes, other details, etc.) in the shopping cart (and remembering those options) – creating flexibility in the shopping experience.

  • Providing valuable feedback to website owners on how their sites are used by visitors, allowing them to make the sites more efficient and user-friendly.

  • Enabling multimedia applications or content from other websites to be included, enhancing the browsing experience.

WHAT IS A COOKIE?

An “Internet Cookie” (also known as a browser cookie or HTTP cookie) is a small text file made up of letters and numbers, which is stored on the computer, mobile device, or other equipment used to access the internet. A cookie is installed by a web server’s request sent to a browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome), and is completely “passive” (does not contain software, viruses, or spyware and cannot access the user’s hard drive).

A cookie consists of two parts: the name and the value (content). Its lifespan is defined, and only the web server that placed it can access it again when the user returns to the associated website. Cookies generally do not require personal data to function and, in most cases, do not personally identify internet users.

TYPES OF COOKIES

  1. Session Cookies – These are temporarily stored in your browser’s cookie folder until you leave the website or close the browser.

  2. Persistent Cookies – These are stored on the hard drive and remain there for a specified period (defined by the cookie’s lifespan). They may also be set by a website other than the one the user is currently visiting – called third-party cookies – which anonymously remember user interests for targeted advertising.

BENEFITS OF COOKIES

Cookies provide a link between the user’s browser and the web server. When the browser returns to the web server, the server can recognize and respond based on the stored data. Cookies enhance user experience and support functionality such as:

  • User preferences

  • Login sessions

  • Shopping cart memory

  • Personalized advertising

COOKIE LIFESPAN

Cookies are managed by web servers. Their duration varies depending on purpose – some are used only for a single session, others persist and are reused each time the user returns. Users can delete cookies at any time via browser settings.

THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Some website sections may include content from third parties (e.g., news feeds, ads, or videos), which can also set cookies – called third-party cookies. These are not set by the website owner and must comply with relevant data protection laws.

WHAT INFORMATION DO COOKIES STORE?

Cookies store information in small text files that enable websites to recognize a browser. They store valuable data that improves browsing experience, such as:

  • Language settings

  • Keeping users logged in

  • Security features

  • Remembering cart contents

WHY COOKIES ARE IMPORTANT

Cookies are essential for the efficient operation of the internet and a seamless browsing experience. Disabling cookies may render certain websites unusable or limit their functionality.

WHY WE USE COOKIES

Cookies do not contain personally identifying information, but they may be linked to personal data we hold. We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies for access and navigation

  • Cookies that track website usage

  • Cookies that remember user choices

  • Cookies for targeted advertising or content

We use cookie-collected information to:

  • Recognize your device

  • Track your activity across the website

  • Improve your experience

  • Analyze website usage

  • Administer the website

  • Personalize content and services

SECURITY AND PRIVACY CONCERNS

Cookies are not viruses. They are plain text and cannot self-execute or replicate. However, because they store preferences and browsing history, they may be used as spyware. Many anti-spyware tools detect and delete cookies during scans. Most browsers offer settings for cookie management.

ADDITIONAL SECURITY TIPS

Because cookie data travels between browser and server, unauthorized interception could expose it. This can happen on unsecured networks (e.g., public Wi-Fi). Use secure connections and browser settings to prevent such risks.

BLOCKING COOKIES

We will soon implement a cookie management module. In the meantime, you can block cookies via browser settings:

  • Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy > Block all cookies

  • Firefox: Tools > Options > Privacy > Uncheck “Accept cookies from sites”

  • Chrome: Options > Under the Hood > Privacy > Content Settings > Cookies

  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block cookies

Note: Blocking cookies may impact the functionality of many websites.

DELETING COOKIES

You can manually delete cookies from your device:

  • Internet Explorer: Delete manually from the file system

  • Firefox: Tools > Clear Private Data > Check “Cookies”

  • Chrome: Options > Under the Hood > Privacy > Content Settings > Cookies

  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Remove all website data

This may also affect how websites function.

For any questions, please contact us.