Use of cookies
1.1. To serve users more efficiently, the websites of Delfi Meedia use cookies.
1.2. The domains belonging to Delfi Meedia may include, among other things, elements that store cookies on behalf of third parties.
Setting up cookies
1.3. The user can set up cookies by using the Privacy Manager, which allows turning cookies on and off by type (except permanent cookies). The user can change their preferences at any time in the Privacy Manager, which opens from the privacy settings link at the bottom of the page.
1.4. Cookie settings can also be managed via the web browser. Different types of web browsers use different methods to disable cookies.
1.5. The user should bear in mind that after disabling cookies, all features of the website may no longer be available.
What is a cookie?
1.6. A cookie is a text file that is sent to and stored on the user’s device by the websites that the user visits. A cookie is stored in the file directory of the user’s web browser. If a user has visited a website before, the web browser reads the cookie and returns the information back to the website or element that originally installed the cookie.
1.7. Cookies allow monitoring the user statistics of the website, the popularity of different sections, and other activities on the website. The information provided by cookies is used to improve the user-friendliness and content of the website.
Types of cookies used on the website
1.8. Essential cookies are cookies that are needed to browse the website and use its functions. If these cookies are not allowed, the user is unable to use all functions of the website.
1.9. Statistical cookies collect information about the user’s behaviour on a website. The information obtained from these cookies helps improve the website’s usability, measure the effectiveness of the content, and analyse the audience who has seen the advertisements and content. The data may also be used to create or improve user experience, systems and software.
1.10. Personalisation cookies are used to display personalised content and measure the performance of content and advertisements. Advertisements and content can be personalised based on one’s profile. Data may be added to improve the personalisation of advertisements and content. Personalisation cookies may analyse the audience that has seen the advertisements and content. The data may also be used to create or improve user experience, systems and software.
1.11. Geolocation cookies help collect and process accurate geolocation data to support one or several purposes. Certain uses of this data for security or fraud prevention purposes are addressed separately, and the user does not need to make a separate choice regarding the use of precise geolocation data.
1.12. Advertising cookies collect information on the user’s browsing habits, which in turn allows the website to display advertising content that is consistent with the user’s preferences. In addition, advertising cookies allow measuring the efficiency of advertising campaigns.