What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file that the website stores on your computer. Cookies are used on many websites to give visitors access to various functions. The information in the cookie can be used to track a user's surfing.

There are two types of cookies. The first saves a file for a long time on your computer. It is used for functions that tell you what is new since the user last visited the website. The second type of cookie is called a session cookie. While you are surfing on a page, this cookie is stored temporarily in your computer's memory, for example to keep track of what language you have chosen. Session cookies are not stored for a long time on your computer, but disappear when you close your browser.

The use of cookies on this site

This site uses cookies. Under the Electronic Communications Act, which came into force on 25 July 2003, everyone who visits a website with cookies should be informed that:

the website contains cookies,
what they are used to and
how they can be avoided.

When you visit this site cookies are being saved on your computer. These cookies are so-called "session cookies" (see above), and is used to keep statistics on how many people visit your site.

If you do not accept cookies you can set your browser to automatically refuse cookies or to notify you if a website uses cookies. This site also works in browsers that do not accept cookies.