1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy forms part of our Privacy Policy, which you may consult here.

The purpose of this Cookie Policy is to inform you, as a user of this website, that we use cookies (including similar technologies) in order to provide you with an optimised browsing experience.

2. What are cookies

A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer or mobile device through your internet browser during a visit to a digital platform, with the purpose of storing, retrieving, or updating data.

Cookies allow digital platforms to “remember” user actions and preferences, avoiding the need to reconfigure the website each time it is visited.

Most cookies only collect general information and are used to measure audiences or determine the approximate location of users accessing our website.

3. What types of cookies we use on this website

This website uses different types of cookies. We use two categories of cookies based on their duration:

a) Session cookies: temporary cookies that remain stored in the browser until the user leaves the webpage, leaving no record on the user’s hard drive. Information collected through these cookies is used to analyse traffic patterns, helping us improve website content and navigation.

b) Persistent cookies: these cookies remain stored in the user’s browser and are used when returning to our website.

4. Functions of the cookies we use

a) Essential cookies:
These cookies are necessary for the NIW website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are generally set in response to actions made by you, such as privacy preference settings, logging in, or completing forms. You may configure your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website may not function correctly. These cookies are anonymous.

b) Analytical cookies:
These cookies allow us to statistically analyse how users interact with the website and examine browsing behaviour in order to improve the services we provide. Information collected is aggregated and used solely for statistical purposes and other purposes referred to in our Privacy Policy.

c) Functional cookies:
These cookies allow the website to remember user choices and personalise the browsing experience.

d) Marketing cookies:
These cookies collect information about browser usage habits, recording website interactions. They support more targeted marketing and communication actions, allowing preferences and usage patterns to be identified or storing a code that reflects a set of usage habits or preferences.

Advertising cookies we may use belong to Facebook and Google. Click here to consult Facebook’s Cookie Policy and here to consult Google’s Cookie Policy.

5. Origin of Cookies

The NIW website uses first-party cookies as well as third-party cookies managed by NIW.

6. List of cookies used on the NIW website

_ga and ga*

Type: Analytical

Function: Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and collect statistical information about website usage, such as number of visits and time spent.

Origin: First-party

Duration: 2 years

_clck

Type: Analytical / Functional

Function: Hotjar cookie used to record user identity for website behaviour analysis.

Origin: First-party

Duration: 1 year

_fbp
Type: Marketing / Advertising

Function: Facebook cookie used to track user behaviour on the website to optimise advertising campaigns.

Origin: First-party

Duration: 3 months

PHPSESSID

Type: Essential

Function: Session cookie maintaining user status during browsing and essential for website functionality.

Origin: First-party

Duration: Session (expires when browser closes)

rgcOptin

Type: Functional

Function: Records user preferences regarding cookie consent.

Origin: First-party

Duration: 20 to 60 days (estimated)

Secure-1PAPISID, Secure-1PSID, Secure-1PSIDCC, Secure-1PSIDTS, Secure-3PAPISID, Secure-3PSID, Secure-3PSIDCC, Secure-3PSIDTS, __Secure-ENID

Type: Security / Advertising

Function: Secure Google cookies for authentication, security, fraud prevention, and advertising personalisation.

Origin: Third-party

Duration: Variable, up to 2 years

APISID, NID, SID, SSID, HSID, SAPISID

Type: Advertising / Security

Function: Google cookies used for authentication, security, and advertising personalisation.

Origin: Third-party

Duration: Up to 2 years

SEARCH_SAMESITE

Type: Functional

Function: Used by Google to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF), ensuring security.

Origin: Third-party

Duration: Session / Short-term

UULE

Type: Functional

Function: Google cookie that stores the user's geographic location to provide more relevant search results.

Origin: Third-party

Duration: Approximately 1 year

7. Managing preferences

Users may manage their cookie preferences at any time by disabling cookies in their browser or using the cookie banner available on the NIW website.

Rejecting cookies may limit or prevent access to some website areas or content and may restrict personalised information.

To change settings or disable cookies, follow the instructions provided by your browser or device (usually found under “Settings” or “Preferences”).

8. Cookie Policy Review

NIW may review and update this Cookie Policy whenever deemed necessary or whenever legally required. Users are therefore advised to consult it periodically.

01/08/2025