Cookie Policy
The purpose of this Cookie Policy is to inform you about the characteristics and purposes of the cookies we use, as well as the ways you can restrict them during your browsing, if you wish. We also invite you to read the legal notice.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website.
Cookies are mainly used to enable a website to function, or to function more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.
In most cases, cookies allow your device to be recognized.
Use of cookies
PEDMEDE ECO uses cookies for various purposes.
In general, there are two main categories of cookies:
- Functional cookies
- Performance cookies
Functional cookies meet technical requirements. They are necessary for efficient and secure access to a website.
Performance cookies improve browsing by recording some of your preferences, making navigation easier, faster, and more user-friendly. They are also used for statistical purposes.
Cookies may differ in origin, function, and duration:
- First-party cookies: stored by PEDMEDE ECO when you visit its website and readable only by it
- Third-party cookies: stored by external parties (e.g. social media platforms)
- Functional cookies: ensure proper website operation (e.g. login, registration, language preferences)
- Performance cookies: used for statistical, social, or commercial purposes and to build user profiles
- Statistical cookies: provide information about pages visited and device location (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Social cookies: allow sharing content on social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
- Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a defined period or until deleted
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser and simplify navigation
What types of cookies does Holcim use?
PEDMEDE ECO continuously seeks ways to improve its website and services. It uses cookies to enhance usability and better understand how users interact with the site.
Functional cookies
These are essential for the proper operation of the website and do not personally identify you.
They help make the website more user-friendly and provide a more personalized experience.
Performance cookies
Used to collect information about how the website is used, helping improve content and usability.
Social media cookies
These cookies allow you to share content and opinions via social networks (e.g. “Share” or “Like” buttons on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).
Social networks may track your browsing activity on our site if you are logged in to them during your visit.
We do not control how social networks process this data. Please review their privacy policies for more information.
The duration of third-party cookies may change at any time. Any updates will be reflected in this policy.
Browser settings
All browsers allow you to restrict or disable cookies. The process differs depending on the browser.
You can also:
- View stored cookies
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
Instructions are available for common browsers:
- Internet Explorer
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Safari
If you block cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly or may become inaccessible.
Updates to this Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to modify this policy, especially when required by law.
Personal Data Protection Rights
Some cookies may collect personal data. PEDMEDE ECO is responsible for processing this data.
Such data is necessary for the proper functioning of cookies and is used by relevant departments and service providers where applicable.
PEDMEDE ECO uses Google Analytics (by Google Inc.) for statistical purposes.
Data collected through Google Analytics cookies (connection and browsing data) may be transferred to and stored on servers in the United States. Google entities comply with the “Safe Harbor” framework, ensuring an adequate level of data protection (Decision 2000/520/EC of July 26, 2000).
Contact
To exercise your rights (access, correction, etc.), you may contact us at:
data-privacy-gr@lafargeholcim.com