Cookies Policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files with information that a web page (specifically, a web server) stores on a user’s device (computer, tablet, laptop, mobile phone) so that whenever the user logs in the particular website, the latter retrieves that information and provides the user with services related thereto. A typical example of such information is the user’s preferences on a website, as stated by the user’s choices on the site (e.g., selecting custom “choices”, searches, ads, etc.).

Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies to give you the best browsing experience possible. Certain cookies are technically necessary for the website to operate properly. Cookies we use are classified in the following categories:

• a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary to provide you with the requested services through the website. They are essential to enable you to visit our website and use its features properly. Basic functions such as maintaining an anonymized user session by the server rely on these key cookies.

• b) Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information on how users use the website and enable us to update and improve the website and visitor’s experience based on links and traffic. These cookies also enable you to share content with social websites.

• c) Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable visitors to share content with a range of networking and sharing platforms. Also, they store an updated page share count.

Which cookies are installed?

• a) With your consent
  • Google Analytics
  • Browser agent data
  • Country
  • IP address
• b) Without your consent
  • Without requiring your explicit agreement, but on the basis of Heads’ legitimate interest, which is the effective operation of the website, there are certain cookies that are technically necessary for accessing a website or using internet services. They are intended to enhance your browsing experience, are automatically activated when you access a website and have different functions and include:
    • Session Cookies: They help keep track of the information you provide while using the website, such as filling out online forms. These cookies last only for a short time during your visit.
    • Multimedia Cookies: When you view multimedia content like videos on a website, these cookies ensure smooth playback during your session.
    • Load Balancing Cookies: They are responsible for distributing the workload across servers to maintain a seamless connection to the website.
    • Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your choices, such as your preferred language or how search results are displayed.

 

List of cookies we use on our website

Cookie Name	Type of Cookie	Description of purposes	First or Third Party	Can be Blocked	Duration
wordpress_sec_c852867bea 944023571c13162d7955de	Strictly Necessary	Website Effective Operation	Third Party	Yes	Session
wordpress_logged_in_c852 867bea944023571c13162d7955de	Strictly Necessary	Website Effective Operation	Third Party	Yes	Session
Google Analytics: APISID, CONSENT, GPS, HSID, PREF, SAPISID, SID, SSID, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC	Functionality	Analytics and Information Tracking	Third Party	Yes	Persistent
wordpress_sec_6102180f74ba29 9048c7401d2f841ce0	Strictly Necessary	Website Effective Operation	Third Party	Yes	Session
wordpress_logged_in_6102180f74b a299048c7401d2f841ce0	Strictly Necessary	Website Effective Operation	Third Party	Yes	Session

 

How to control cookies?

Except for the choices concerning cookies, which are made available through our website, and you can make when you first visit our website, you can control and manage cookies through the settings of the web browser you use.

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies but provide controls that allow you to block or delete them. You can enable or disable the storage of cookies on your device by changing the settings of your browser at any time. You can also set your browser to inform you before a cookie is stored on your device or follow your browser’s instructions to delete cookies already stored. If you use various devices, you need to adjust your preferred browser settings in respect to cookies at each one of your devices. You can disable all cookies already on your computer, as well as set up most browsers in a way that prevents cookies from being installed. However, in this case, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of our website or receive our services via our website and you might need to customize certain preferences yourself whenever you visit a website.

 

To control and/or delete cookies according to your wishes you can visit the following link: https://www.aboutcookies.org/

You can find additional information on cookies used on various websites through your browser or other internet resources, e.g.,

• AllAboutCookies: https://allaboutcookies.org/
• Cookiepedia: https://cookiepedia.co.uk/

 

Contact Details

If you have any question or concern regarding this Policy and your personal data processing by Heads, you may contact us at dpo@heads-research.com.

This Cookie Policy forms part and is incorporated into the Company’s Privacy Notice for the Website and may be subject to amendments from time to time. You are advised to check our Cookie Policy regularly to be informed of any updates. By visiting our website you agree to accept the information shared through this Policy and any changes made to it.

 

For information about a) your data protection rights and how to exercise them, b) recipients of information we collect through cookies and similar technologies, and c) transfers of information, that we collect through cookies and similar technologies, outside the EU/EEA, please visit the website’s Privacy Notice.

Last updated: 25-Oct-2023