What is a cookie?

A cookie is a file that is downloaded to your device when you access certain websites (in this case, the UB School of Economics website). Cookies allow a website, among other things, to store and retrieve information about the browsing habits of a user or their device. Depending on the information they contain and how the equipment is used, they are primarily used to ensure the proper functioning of the site.

What cookies are installed, for what purpose and for how long?

On the UB School of Economics website (https://www.ub.edu/school-economics/), we only install strictly necessary cookies.

These cookies help make the website usable by enabling basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Since we do not install preference cookies, statistical cookies, or marketing cookies (from third-party communities or analytics), prior consent from the user is not required for them to be installed, as they are technically essential to provide the service you request when accessing our website.

How can I configure and disable cookies?

Although our cookies are only used for the technical operation of the website, you can configure your browser to block the installation of cookies or delete them every time you close it. Please note that if you block these necessary cookies, some features of our website may not be available or may not function properly.

This configuration can be modified by following the instructions below according to the browser you use:

• Microsoft Edge / Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy

• Mozilla Firefox: Tools > Options > Privacy & Security

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

• Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy

We remind you that you can always use the “Help” section of the toolbar in most browsers for more information on how to modify these settings. Additionally, many browsers include a private browsing mode (such as Chrome’s Incognito or Safari’s Private Browsing) which deletes all stored information (including cookies) once the window is closed.