Processing of cookies

1.     Processing of cookies

1. 1.  What is a cookie?

 Cookies are small data files placed by the browser on the user’s computer or device. Among other things, they collect information, remember users’ individual preferences and generally make the site easier to use. Cookies by themselves do not collect any data stored on your computer or in files. Please read the following notice carefully for more information about how we collect information when you use the Foundation’s Website.

 1. 2.  Types of cookies

 Session cookie: these cookies are temporarily activated while you browse. In other words, from the moment the user opens the browser window until the moment it closes. Once the browser is closed, all session cookies are deleted.

Persistent cookie: these cookies remain on the user’s device for the period of time specified in the cookie. They are activated each time the user visits the site.

1. 3.  What cookies do we use and why?

 Cookies used on the Website:

  • Name of the cookie: _ga
    Placer of the cookie: Google Analytics
    Purpose of the cookie: this cookie is set by Google Analytics to calculate visitor, session data and track site usage for the site analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognise individual visitors.
    Expiry date of the cookie: 1 year 1 month and 4 days
  • Name of the cookie: _gid
    Placer of the cookie: Google Analytics
    Purpose of the cookie: Google Analytics sets this cookie to store information about how visitors use the Website, while also generating an analytics report on Website performance. The data collected includes the number of visitors, their source and the pages they visit anonymously.
    Expiry date of the cookie: 1 day
  • Name of the cookie: _gat_gtag_UA_*
    Placer of the cookie: Google Analytics
    Purpose of the cookie: Google Analytics sets this cookie to store a unique user identifier.
    Expiry date of the cookie: 1 minute
  • Name of the cookie: _GRECAPTCHA
    Placer of the cookie: Google
    Purpose of the cookie: Google’s Recaptcha service sets this cookie to identify bots to protect the site from malicious spam attacks.

More information: Google Analytics Cookie Usage on Websites  |  Analytics for Web (analytics.js)  |  Google Developers (archive.org)

1. 4.  Your consent

 By browsing this Website, you consent to us placing cookies on your computer for the purpose of analysing how you use our Website.

1.5.  How can I delete/deactivate cookies?

Each browser allows you to change your cookie settings. However, it is very important to note that, as cookies are intended to facilitate the usability and processes of the Website, if cookies are prevented or deleted, our users may not be able to use the full functionality of the Website or the Website may not function as intended in their browser.

You can usually find cookie-related settings in the “Settings” menus of your browsers. For more information on setting cookies, please see the “Help” menu for each browser.

1.6.  How can I withdraw my consent?

 If you have consented to the use of cookies, your browser will store cookies on your computer or other device so that our system can recognise your preferences. Consent expires from time to time. However, if you wish to withdraw your consent, you can do so at any time in the cookie settings of your browser.

To opt-out of being tracked by Google Analytics on websites, please visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Most browsers have a default setting to automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser settings to avoid automatic acceptance, to be informed each time a cookie is sent to you, or to opt out of receiving cookies altogether. If you wish to disable cookies, please read the information for the browser you are using on your computer.

Please make sure that the instructions you choose match the type and version of your browser.

Internet Explorer
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/delete-manage-cookies

Chrome
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=en

Mozilla Firefox
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences

Safari (Mac)
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH17191

Opera
https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

Microsoft Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy-bb8174ba-9d73-dcf2-9b4a-c582b4e640dd

1.7.  More information about cookies

 For more information about cookies, please visit the following websites:

 

If you have any questions or comments about this Policy, please contact us at the telephone number or e-mail address indicated in the Introduction to this Policy, or by letter to our postal address. 

JDC Hungary Foundation

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