USE OF COOKIES

USIT-EP uses cookies to improve the user experience and facilitate navigation on our website. We are doing everything possible to make it easier to use, manage, and control these cookies when using our services.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on an internet user’s device when they visit a website. The website operator determines what type of information the cookie contains and its purpose. The web server can access it each time you visit the website. Cookies are used to save time and make web browsing more efficient. However, they can have different purposes, such as remembering login information or storing items in a shopping cart.

There are numerous guides that explain what cookies are and how they are used. For more information:
• http://www.allaboutcookies.org
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie

Types of Cookies according to Who Manages Them

• First-party cookies: These are sent to the user’s device from a system or domain managed by the owner of the website providing the requested service.
• Third-party cookies: These are sent to the user’s device from a system or domain that is not managed by the website owner, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies.

Types of Cookies according to their Duration

• Session cookies: These are designed to collect and store data while the user is accessing a website.
• Persistent cookies: These store data on the user’s device for a period defined by the cookie owner, which can range from a few minutes to several years.

Types of Cookies according to their Purpose

• Technical cookies: These allow the user to navigate a website, platform or application, and use the different options or services that exist on it, such as controlling traffic, identifying the session, accessing restricted areas, remembering the items in an order, making a purchase, registering for an event, using security features, storing multimedia content or sharing content through social networks.
• Personalization cookies: These allow the user to access the service with predefined characteristics based on criteria such as language, browser type, or regional settings.
• Analytics cookies: These cookies allow us to track and analyze user behavior on the websites to which they are linked. The information collected is used to measure website activity and create user browsing profiles in order to make improvements based on the analysis of usage data.
• Advertising cookies: These allow for the effective management of advertising spaces included on a website, application, or platform, displaying ads based on the content displayed or the frequency with which ads are shown.
• Behavioral advertising cookies: These allow for the effective management of advertising spaces by storing information about user behavior obtained through continuous observation of their browsing habits, which allows for the development of a specific profile to display personalized advertising.

Cookies Used by USIT-EP

USIT-EP will only use the cookies you allow us to use. You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings. More information below.

Cookie Management

You can manage cookies through your browser or device settings. If you choose to block cookies, some services that require them may not be available.

You can manage cookies in the following popular browsers:

• Internet Explorer: Tools → Internet Options → Privacy → Settings. For more information, visit Microsoft Support or your browser’s help section.
• Firefox: Tools → Options → Privacy → History → Custom Settings. For more information, visit Mozilla Support.
• Chrome: Settings → Show advanced settings → Privacy → Content settings. For more details, visit Google Support.
• Safari: Preferences → Security. More details available from Apple Support.