Cookie policy

Navigation data

The computer systems and software procedures used to operate this website acquire, during their normal operation, some personal data whose transmission is implicit in the use of Internet communication protocols.
This information is not collected to be associated with identified interested parties, but by its very nature could, through processing and association with data held by third parties, allow users to be identified.
This category of data includes IP addresses or the domain names of the computers used by users who connect to the site, the URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) addresses of the resources requested, the time of the request, the method used to submit the request to the server, the size of the file obtained in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the response given by the server (successful, error, etc.) and other parameters relating to the user’s operating system and computer environment.
These data are used for the sole purpose of obtaining anonymous statistical information on the use of the site and to check its correct operation and are deleted immediately after processing. The data could be used to ascertain responsibility in the event of hypothetical computer crimes to the detriment of the site: except for this possibility, at present the data on web contacts do not persist for more than seven days.

Data provided voluntarily by the user

The optional, explicit and voluntary sending of electronic mail to the addresses indicated on this site entails the subsequent acquisition of the sender’s address, as well as any other personal data entered, necessary to respond to requests.
By registering for the newsletter, the user’s email address is automatically added to a list of contacts to whom email messages may be sent containing information, also of a commercial and promotional nature, always and only related to Mercury.
We use Mailchimp as a newsletter service; this archive may reside outside the European Community. MailChimp, like any newsletter management platform, provides the Controller with information about who opens newsletters and clicks on links in order to improve communication between Mercury and its users.

Cookies

Cookies. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are saved on your computer or device while you are browsing and allow us to collect information about your online activity. They have a time limit after which they are deleted; some are deleted directly at the end of the session.

What are cookies used for?

Cookies allow us to make your browsing experience personalised and designed around your preferences. They also allow us to understand how we can improve our site to make it more enjoyable and easier to use.

What types of cookies do we use?

Technical cookies: these are essential for the website to work. This type of cookie allows you to navigate the site correctly, view items and use services.
No personal user data is acquired by the site in this respect.
We do not use cookies to transmit information of a personal nature, nor do we use persistent cookies of any kind, i.e. user tracking systems.

No cookies?

We explain how to manage, check and delete cookies from your device, depending on the browser you use:
Internet Explorer (http://support.microsoft.com/gp/cookies/en)
Mozilla Firefox (http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Cookies)
Google Chrome (http://www.google.com/support/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647))
Safari (http://support.apple.com/kb/PH5042)
Opera (http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/privacy/)