What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on a user's device when the website is visited. They enable the website and its functionalities to operate and may also be used to analyse the use of the website and to measure the effectiveness of website content and communications.
Cookies may be session cookies, which are deleted at the end of a browsing session, or persistent cookies, which remain on the device for a specified period of time or until they are deleted.
What types of cookies and similar technologies do we use?
On the International Medis Awards website, we use strictly necessary cookies and, depending on the services used and the user's settings, analytics and marketing cookies as well as third-party technologies.
1. Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the basic and secure operation of the website and its functionalities. Without them, certain functions of the website may not work properly.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| fe_typo_user | A TYPO3 session cookie that enables the website and certain functionalities to operate correctly. | Session | Medis |
| cookieconsent_dismissed | Stores information about the user's choice or dismissal of the cookie notice. | Depending on the website settings | Medis |
2. Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how the website is used. The information collected helps us understand how visitors interact with the website, for example which pages they visit and how they use individual content. We use this information to improve the website and the user experience.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users and for statistical analysis of website usage. | Up to 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Used to maintain and count sessions in Google Analytics 4. | Up to 2 years | |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users and for statistical analysis of website usage. | Approximately 24 hours |
3. Third-party content and embedded services
Our website may contain content and services provided by third parties, including embedded videos. We may use Vimeo and YouTube to display video content.
When such content is displayed or used, the user's browser may establish a connection with the respective third-party provider. These providers may use cookies or similar technologies and may receive information about the user's device and interaction with the embedded content.
The use of these technologies and the processing of data by third-party providers are subject to their respective privacy and cookie policies. Depending on the technical implementation of the website and the user's cookie settings, certain third-party content may not be loaded until the required consent has been provided.
Managing cookies
Users can also control the use of cookies through their web browser settings. Most browsers allow users to view, delete and block cookies. If certain cookies are disabled, some website functions may not operate properly.
Medis regularly reviews the use of cookies and other technologies on the website and may update this document accordingly if the services or technologies used change.
Personal data protection
More information about how Medis processes the personal data of website users is available in our Privacy Policy.
Website operator
Medis, d.o.o.
Brnčičeva 3
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
For questions regarding personal data protection, please contact us at gdpr(at)medis.com.