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Cookies Policy

The Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., hereinafter FCT, through this Policy, informs users about the use of cookies on this website.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are stored in the user's computer through the browser and can take on various functions, and may save the user's preferences when visiting certain websites. Cookies in themselves do not identify the individual user, they only identify the user's computer in the FCT server, and therefore do not have the function of collecting personal data.

This website uses cookies to help determine the usefulness and number of accesses to the website, allowing faster and more efficient website navigation, eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information.


What kind of cookies are there?

Strictly Necessary and Functionality Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled from our systems. As a general rule, they are only set in response to actions performed by the user (i.e. choosing privacy preferences, logging in or filling out forms).

You can configure your browser to block such cookies. However, this may result in some parts of the website not working, or not working properly.

Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies are cookies installed by tools managed by third parties (Google Analytics, etc.) to track the quality of user experience when browsing this website.

Third-party cookies
These are cookies that may be set through our website by third parties for advertising and marketing initiatives. They may be used by these third parties for analysis of an interest profile and playback of relevant ads on other websites (i.e. Facebook, Youtube, Vimeo, Google Maps and other tools managed by third parties). They work by unique identification on the user's browser and device.


What kind of cookies do we use?

The cookies we use are as follows:

Strictly necessary cookies: these ensure navigation on the website and the use of its functions, including registering whether or not the user has authorized the use of cookies by the website. These cookies cannot be rejected when using a website.

Functional cookies: these allow websites to remember information about the choices made by the user, such as username, language, the region from which the user accesses the site, and to customize the user's browsing experience. These cookies expire at the end of the user's session or may remain longer to remember user preferences and choices on the site.

Advertising Cookies: collect information about the user's browser usage habits, registering usage of the sites. These are used to support more targeted marketing and communication activities.

Analytical cookies: analyze how users use the site and to monitor its performance. They allow continuous improvement and statistical analysis of the websites.


How to manage cookies?

There is no standard way to remove or block cookies. However, all browsers allow a general removal of cookies from the user's computer. However, if you disable cookies, all or some of the available functionality may be inhibited, which will adversely affect your browsing experience.


Cookie Policy Update

FCT reserves the right to make changes to this Cookie Policy at any time, which shall be duly disclosed. FCT recommends that you review its cookie policies.