A Phosphorland uses on its sites Cookies to improve user performance and experience as described below.

Know the Cookies

Cookies are small text files with relevant information that your access device (computer, smartphone or tablet loads, through the browser internet ( browser ), when a website is visited by the user.

The placement of Cookies will not only help the website to recognize the users device the next time the user visits it, but also, frequently, it will be essential for its functioning. The Cookies used by Phorland, on all of its websites, do not collect personal information that allows the user to be identified. They keep generic information, namely the form or location / country of users access and the way they use the sites, among others. Cookies retain only information related to your preferences.

The user can, at any time and through his internet browser ( browser ), decide to be notified about the receipt of Cookies , as well as block the respective entry in his system . It should be noted, however, that the refusal to use Cookies on the website may result in the impossibility of accessing some of its areas and not allowing the entire browsing experience.

Functionality of Cookies

In general, Cookies are used to improve the users browsing experience, increasing the speed and efficiency of response. They eliminate the need to repeatedly enter the same information and help to determine that the advertising messages that the user sees are relevant and fit their interests, that is, the utility, interest and the number of uses of the sites.

Different types of Cookies

Each Cookies used has a function and an expiration date. Regarding the function, the Cookies used can be:

• Essential cookies
Some Cookies are essential to access specific areas of Phorland sites. They allow navigation on the website and the use of its applications, as well as access to secure areas of the website through login . Without these Cookies , services that require it cannot be provided.
• Functionality cookies
Functionality Cookies allow you to remember the users preferences regarding navigation on the website. So, you dont need to reconfigure and personalize it each time you visit it.
• Analytical cookies
These Cookies are used to analyze the way users use the site, allowing to highlight articles or services that may be of interest to users, and to monitor the performance of the site, knowing which pages are most popular, which the method of linking between pages that is most effective or to determine why some pages are receiving error messages. These Cookies are used only for the purpose of statistical creation and analysis, without ever collecting personal information. Thus, Phorland can provide a high quality experience by personalizing your offer and quickly identifying and correcting any problems that arise.

Regarding the expiration date, the Cookies used can be:

• Permanent cookies
They are stored on your access devices (computer, mobile phone / smartphone or tablet), at the level of the internet browser ( browser ), and are used whenever the user visits the site again. In general, they are used to direct navigation according to the users interests, allowing Phorland to provide a more personalized service.
• Session cookies
Session cookies

Block the use of Cookies

The user can disable part or all of the Cookies at any time. To do this, follow the instructions presented in the section " How to manage Cookies ". By disabling Cookies the Phorland website may not function properly.

Cookies at the opening of Newsletters / emails

The Newsletters / emails may, for statistical purposes, contain a small image that allows to know if they are open and to check the clicks through links or advertisements within the Newsletter . The user always has the possibility to disable the sending of Newsletter / email through the specific option in the footer of Newsletter / email .

How to manage Cookies

Phorland uses on its sites Cookies to improve performance and the user experience. All internet browsers ( browsers ) allow the user to accept, refuse or delete Cookies , by managing the settings in the respective browser. If you disable Cookies you can prevent some internet services from working correctly, affecting, partially or totally, the navigation on the website.

How you can enable and disable Cookies in your internet browser ( browser )

1. Google Chrome

The user has full control over the Cookies permissions on Google Chrome . By default, all Cookies are allowed, but you can adjust this setting. If Cookies have been set or blocked on the page you are viewing, an icon is displayed at the end of the address bar.

• Click the Chrome menu on the toolbar;
• Select "Settings";
• Click on "Show advanced settings";
• In the "Privacy" section, click the "Content settings" button;
• Select the option "Block definition of data by the sites";
• You can change the following Cookies settings in the "Cookies" section:
• Eliminate Cookies ;
• Block Cookies by default;
• Allow Cookies by default;
• Keep Cookies and website data by default until you leave the browser;
• Create exceptions for Cookies from specific websites or domains.

Note

There are several levels of enabling and disabling Cookies in Google Chrome. For more information about Cookies settings in Google Chrome, see the page Google Chrome



2. Microsoft Internet Explorer

To disable all Cookies in Microsoft Internet Explorer :

• Click on the "Tools" menu and choose the "Internet Options" option;
• Select the "Privacy" tab;
• Move the bar to the top, where "Block all Cookies " will appear.

Note

There are several levels of enabling and disabling Cookies in Microsoft Internet Explorer . For more information on Cookies Microsoft Internet Explorer settings, please refer to the Microsoft



3. Mozilla Firefox

To disable all Cookies in Mozilla Firefox :

• Click on the "Tools" menu;
• Select "Options";
• Click on the "Privacy" icon, found on the top panel;
• In the "Cookies" section, disable the "Accept Cookies from sites" option;
• Click "OK" to save changes and close.

Note

There are various levels of enabling and disabling Cookies in Mozilla Firefox . For more information about Cookies settings in Mozilla Firefox , see the page Mozilla Firefox



4. Safari

To disable all Cookies in Safari :

• Click on "Edit";
• Select "Preferences";
• In the top panel, select the "Privacy" icon;
• In the "Accept Cookies " section, select "Never".

Note

There are several levels of enabling and disabling Cookies in Safari . For more information about Cookies settings in Safari , see the page Apple



5. All other internet browsers ( browsers )

Please look in the browsers "Help" menu ( browser ) or contact your browser vendor ( browser ).