What are cookies and how do they work?
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your computer or other electronic device when you first visit a website.
This is information about the user that is stored in the web browser that accesses the website and is then used for different purposes when you visit the same website again. Certain cookies are essential for the functioning of websites, while others provide a better user experience, make websites easier to use and display offers according to the user's preferences.
The purposes of the individual cookies used by this website are described in more detail in the tables below.
All cookies, with the exception of essential cookies, are only placed on your web browser with your explicit consent.
Types and purpose of cookies
We use cookies on our website.
You can change your choice about the use of cookies on our website at any time by selecting Cookie settings in the link below and then editing your preferences.
Mandatory cookies
Mandatory cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the website and do not collect any personal data. Without these cookies, certain services you wish to use on this website would not work properly, so they will always be set.
Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies record visitors' activities on our website. We use them to analyse traffic (visitor counts, browser identification and time spent on the site, navigation problems, etc.). They help us to develop a website tailored to your needs and to improve your user experience.
Third party cookies
These cookies are set by external partners (YouTube ...) for functionality that is integrated into the website via a plugin. They can be used by the partner companies to create a profile of your interests, which is then used to display relevant advertisements on other websites.
Advertising cookies
Advertising cookies allow us to provide you with personalised offers based on your preferences.
List of cookies on this website:
1. Mandatory cookies
| Service | Cookie name | Retention period in the browser | Cookie description | Administrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .geo-zs.si | Clare | 1 year | These cookies are used to store information about the settings related to the use of cookies on the site. | Geological Survey of Slovenia |
2. Web analytics cookies
| Service | Cookie name | Retention period in the browser | Cookie description | Administrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .google.com | _gid | 1 day | Web analytics using Google Universal Analytics. A cookie is used to group user behaviour for each user. https://policies.google.com/ | |
| .google.com | _ga | 2 years | Web analytics using Google Universal Analytics. Cookie used to track visitors. Google Analytics identifies users with a unique identifier called a "client id". This id is stored along with other parameters in the _ga cookie. | |
| .google.com | _gat | 10 min | This cookie is used to control the frequency of requests to Google Analytics to increase the efficiency of network calls. | |
| .hotjar.com | _hjIncludedInSample _hjid _hjTLDTest _hjFirstSeen _hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress | 1 year 365 days Duration of the session Duration of the session 30 minutes | Hotjar cookies allow us to monitor how you interact with and use the website. By analysing this data, we can improve the user experience on our website. They help us understand which pages are more or less interesting and how users move around the site. All the information obtained by Hotjar cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow the use of these cookies, it will not be possible to adapt the website accordingly in order to optimise the user experience. | HotJar |
3. Third party cookies
| Service | Cookie name | Retention period in the browser | Cookie description | Administrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .youtube.com | Demographics ACTIVITY use_hitbox PREF VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE YSC | 6 months Duration of the session 10 years 8 months 6 months Duration of the session | YouTube videos are uploaded to the website in what is known as 'privacy-enhanced mode'. This mode does not set any cookies until you press the play button. When you start playing a clip, YouTube may set a cookie, but the information does not reveal your privacy. | YouTube |
Other links
You may find links to other websites on this website that are not under our control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these sites, we simply provide links that visitors can use to access useful information.
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