Cookie Policy

This section provides details of the cookies PIF uses on its websites. Click on one of the links below for further information:

  • What is a cookie?
  • Why do website developers use cookies?
  • What cookies do PIF use?

What is a cookie?

Http Cookies
These cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your computer or mobile device when you visit a web site. The cookie then communicates with the originating web site when you visit it again, and may communicate with other websites that recognise the cookie.

Local Shared Objects or Flash Cookies

These cookies are referred to as Local Shared Objects or Flash Cookies. They are pieces of data that websites and applications which use Adobe Flash store on your computer or device to collect information on how you navigate those websites and to store preferences you have set.

Why do website developers use cookies?

Cookies make the interaction between users and websites faster and easier, and help to improve websites. Without cookies, a web site could not remember a user’s preferences or registration details for a future visit.

Websites use cookies mainly because they save time and make the browsing experience more efficient and enjoyable.

Cookies also enable websites to monitor their users’ web surfing habits and profile them for marketing purposes.

What cookies do PIF use?

We have classified our cookies according to the categories proposed by the International Chamber of Commerce.

None of the cookies used on our websites gather personal information about you.