Cookies

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files sent by a website you visit that are stored on the end device (computer, laptop, smartphone) you use while browsing the internet. The term means just “biscuit”.

Cookies, consisting of a string of letters and numbers, contain various pieces of information necessary for the proper functioning of websites, especially those requiring user authentication.

What do cookies do for us?

Our website uses performance cookies, which collect information about how users interact with the website (such as cookies from google-analytics.com) to improve its performance, and functional cookies, which provide logged-in users with access to a wide range of knowledge on data analysis, statistics, and data mining. They also enable users to download sample data files, STATISTICA Visual Basic programs, and the latest software updates.

Basic types of cookies

• Session cookies – These are temporary files stored in your browser’s memory until the session ends, i.e., until you close the browser. These cookies are essential for certain applications or functionalities to work correctly.
• Persistent cookies – These make it easier to use frequently visited websites. They remain in your browser’s memory for a longer period, depending on the settings you choose in your browser. This type of cookie allows information to be sent to the server every time you visit a specific site. Persistent cookies are also known as tracking cookies.

Managing cookies

Remember that you can manage cookies yourself. Most web browsers allow you to:

• accept the use of cookies, enabling you to take full advantage of the features offered by websites;
• manage cookies for individual websites of your choice;
• define settings for different types of cookies, e.g., treat persistent cookies as session cookies;
• block or delete cookies.

Depending on your browser settings, changing cookie preferences may result in limited access to certain services or features on some websites.