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Cookie & Consent Policy

This page explains how cookies are used on this website and how consent is managed in line with applicable EU GDPR and ePrivacy requirements.

1. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to ensure proper functionality, remember user preferences, and—where permitted—collect usage data.

2. Types of cookies used

Essential cookies

These cookies are required for the technical operation of the website. They include session and security-related cookies used by the Joomla content management system. These cookies do not require prior consent.

Functional cookies

Functional services such as live chat may use cookies to enable communication features. These are only activated after user consent.

Analytics cookies

Analytics tools may be used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies are only activated after explicit consent.

3. Consent management

This website uses a consent management system that blocks all non-essential cookies until the user has given permission.

On your first visit, you are presented with options to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences

Your choice is stored and can be modified at any time via the cookie settings panel available on the site.

4. Services used on this site

The website may use the following services:

  • Joomla CMS: provides essential system functionality and sets required cookies
  • Crisp Chat: enables communication features (only loaded after consent)
  • Google Analytics (GA4): used for traffic and usage analysis (only loaded after consent)

These services may set their own cookies and process technical data in accordance with their respective policies.

5. Legal basis

Essential cookies are used based on technical necessity for the operation of the website. The use of non-essential cookies is based on user consent.

6. Managing or withdrawing consent

You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time by reopening the cookie settings panel. Refusing consent will prevent non-essential services from being loaded.

7. Updates

This cookie policy may be updated to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or website functionality.

Last updated: April 2026.

8. Contact

For questions regarding this policy or data usage, you can contact us at:
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