Privacy

The trust of our users is of utmost importance to us, and therefore, we follow a strict privacy and integrity policy. This policy explains how and why we collect and use cookies, and how we protect the privacy of our users.

Use of Cookies and Other Measurement Tools

We use cookies to make our website easier to use and to personalize certain parts of the content. A cookie is a small text file that is sent from our web server and stored by your browser. The information stored may include data about how users navigate and use our website, as well as which browser they use.

We use user and traffic statistics in an aggregated form. The statistics never contain any personal information and are completely anonymous. IP addresses are not stored in the database where we store website behavior data; therefore, information about you as a user can never be linked to your identity. Your IP address is stored only for security reasons in cases where you actively register on the website.

Purpose

To develop and improve the website by understanding how it is used.
To calculate and report user numbers and traffic.
To make it easier for you to navigate the website.
To enable the system to recognize returning users in order to customize services.
Occasionally, we use third-party cookies from other companies for market research, traffic measurement, and to improve website functionality.

How to Prevent Cookies from Being Stored

You may delete cookies from your hard drive at any time; however, this will remove your personal settings. You can also change the settings in your browser to prevent cookies from being stored on your hard drive. This may result in reduced functionality on certain websites, may prevent access to member pages, and may cause some content and features to become unavailable.

If you do not wish to be tracked by Google Analytics, you can opt out at the following address: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

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