Principles of use
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on a user computer or device by the browser when visiting a web site. Cookies help make the use of the web service easier and more convenient. Cookies are used to analyse the usability of the website and to provide the User with a better service according to his / her preference. We ask the User for consent to the use of cookies that are not essential for the use or operation of the website.
2. What cookies are used by the HUGO platform?
There are different types of cookies and they are generally classified based on the time they are installed (temporary or session cookies and persistent cookies) and their affiliation (author or first-party cookies and third-party cookies). The HUGO platform uses Google Analytics services, which collects the following cookies from the HUGO platform:
First-party cookies
Cookies that come from the HUGO platform’s website. They store information that can be reused the next time a user visits a website.
Third-party cookies
Cookies originate from advertisements located on other websites visited by the user.
Temporary session cookies
Cookies deleted by your computer after you close your browser. Temporary cookies are used to provide the user with a more convenient browser experience.
Persistent cookies
Cookies that are stored on a user’s computer even after the browser is closed and are accessible to and used by the owners of specific cookies.
3. How can I block and delete cookies?
The user can block or delete cookies stored or withdraw his / her consent to save cookies on their computer or device. Depending on the browser, there are some tips on how to configure common browsers for cookies and security settings: