Cookie Policy
Types of cookies, consent procedures and instructions to enable, disable or adjust preferences.
This Cookie Policy explains the use of cookies and similar technologies on this website, indicating what information is collected, how it is used and how you can manage your preferences, in compliance with applicable law.
This policy applies to this website and to other digital assets (forms, documents, microsites and social profiles) that reference it. It does not apply to third-party websites accessible via links on these platforms, which have their own policies.
You may change or withdraw your consent at any time via the site’s cookie manager or your browser settings.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help remember information about your visit and usage.
Types of cookies by origin or set-up
First-party cookies: set by our domain/website.
Third-party cookies: set by domains other than ours.
Persistent cookies: remain stored until their expiry.
Session cookies: temporary; expire when you close the browser.
We use both session and persistent cookies, and both first-party and third-party cookies.
Types of cookies by purpose
Essential cookies: required to browse and use features.
Preference (functional) cookies: remember options such as domain/site settings and some choices to improve the experience.
Analytics cookies: help measure and analyse site performance and user behaviour.
Advertising cookies: allow more efficient management of advertising spaces and show content closer to users’ interests.
Behavioural/targeting cookies: enable more effective campaign management.
Cookies used (technical, advertising and analytics)
| Cookie name | Purpose | Retention | Domain | Owner | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Used to control sessions. | 1 Session | First-party / Session | Technical | – |
| GOOGLE ANALYTICS | |||||
| _ga | Used to distinguish users. | 2 years | Google.com | Third party | Analytics |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users. | 24 hours | Google.com | Third party | Analytics |
| _gat_gtag_UA_40283526_1 | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute | Google.com | Third party | Analytics |
| FACEBOOK PIXEL | |||||
| _fbp | Collects public info about users who browse the website, allowing us to show future ads/campaigns on Facebook according to interest segments. | 2 years | Facebook.com | Third party | Advertising |
More information
Further information about third-party cookies can be found at:
Google.com
https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage
Hotjar.com
https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/cookie-information
Facebook.com
https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
Clarity Microsoft
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/clarity-data
Based on the information provided above, website users expressly consent to the use of the cookies referred to, for the purposes stated for each of them.
Filstone is not responsible for the content or accuracy of the terms and conditions, privacy policies or cookie policies of the third parties mentioned above.
Users can find out more at www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Users may configure their browser to refuse cookies, and the websites listed explain how to remove them. However, refusing cookies may cause some Website features to function incorrectly.
None of the cookies we use is essential to access the Website or to enable a particular feature or improve performance.
Nevertheless, not accepting cookies may impair certain functionalities.
Filstone uses cookies to analyse Website usage and to provide a smooth browsing experience; we do not collect Personal Data via cookies.
Cookies will not be used for any purposes other than those stated above.
Safety
We use a secure information system with controls designed to prevent unauthorised access or malicious acts and to ensure the availability, integrity and confidentiality of personal data transmitted, as well as the resilience of services, networks and systems.
