INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the website of the National Statistical Institute! The Internet site is available at www.nsi.bg from all over the world, called "Internet site" for short. It is owned and operated by the National Statistical Institute, located at 1038 Sofia, 10 P. Volov ”№ 2.
It is important for the NSI to be aware of how the website uses cookies and for what purpose they are stored on your computer, so it is necessary to carefully read the following policy for the use of cookies, bearing in mind that using this website You agree with them. If you do not agree to any of the terms, you must not use the Website.
The National Statistical Institute has the right to update, amending the current policy on the use of cookies at any time in the future, when circumstances so require.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device. The function of cookies is to distinguish you from other users of the same website or to store certain information related to your preferences. Used by most sites and portals. They will facilitate your use of the NSI website.
An HTTP cookie (literally translated as an HTTP cookie), commonly referred to as a "cookie", is a packet of information sent from a web server to an Internet browser and then returned by the browser each time it accesses that server. The purpose of the cookies we use is to distinguish you from other users or to store information related to your preferences.
Each cookie is unique to your browser and contains anonymous information. The content includes the name of the domain it comes from, its "lifespan" and a value, usually in the form of a randomly generated number.
Cookies may contain arbitrary information selected by the server and are used to maintain the status of HTTP transactions that are otherwise "out of state".
Types of cookies
There are different types of cookies, necessary (own) cookies ("First Party Cookies"), such as those set by the NSI website, and only he can read them. However, in addition to them, the NSI website may use external services that also create their own cookies, known as "third-party cookies".
In addition, cookies are session cookies and persistent cookies, depending on how long the device is stored. Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on the device you use to access the NSI website until the browser is closed. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer period of time or until they are deleted.
Every time you visit the NSI website, you will be able to accept or refuse the use of cookies.
Cookies can also be used to create anonymized statistics on the use of the NSI website.
What cookies do we use?
The National Statistical Institute mainly uses "necessary" (own) cookies (First Party Cookies). However, depending on the services provided by the site, you may need to accept and / or decline the use of third-party cookies.
The types of cookies used by the NSI are the following:
a) "cookies" necessary for the proper functioning of the NSI website;
b) "cookies" necessary to provide Users of the NSI website with a better and easier way to use (better experience);
c) "cookies" related to the collection of statistical information on the use of the NSI website.
The cookies under item a) are necessary for the proper functioning of the NSI website and therefore do not require the consent of the Users. They mainly serve to ensure the proper functioning of the sites and the services provided. Such are, for example, cookies related to the identification and authentication of users, internal navigation between pages and the use of their functions, which remember the previous actions to allow going back, etc.
The cookies under item b) are necessary in order to provide the users of the NSI website with a better and easier way of use and / or to remember their preferences. Examples are cookies, which allow users to accept or decline the use of cookies, to remember preferences such as language and username for a certain period of time, the stage of completion of the questionnaire, etc.
The cookies under item c) are related to the collection of statistical information on the use of the NSI website, and mainly aim to improve the quality of the services provided by the NSI. This type of cookie helps the NSI to assess as well as possible how users of the NSI website use it. It is important to know that the data that are analyzed are completely anonymized and in no way can the NSI identify individual users as individuals. With the help of these cookies, the NSI can get an idea of ??the number of visits, their duration, the end devices used, the browsers and IP addresses used (Internet Protocol) and others. In this way, the NSI has the opportunity to respond in a timely manner to possible technical problems and / or improve the functionality of the NSI website, as well as to provide better, easier and more intuitive use of the website by users.
Manage and delete cookies
We would like you to know that most of the cookies we use will improve the way you use the NSI website, and the other part is important for your security and security of access to our services.
Depending on the browser you use, you may allow or deny the storage of cookies from all sources.
Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. However, if you do not want cookies to be stored on your computer, you can restrict them by changing the settings of the browser used.
Different browsers provide different ways to disable cookies, which in most cases are in the "options" or "preferences" menu, specific information can be found in the help menu of the respective browser.
To disable analytics cookies and stop Google Analytics from collecting information, you need to download the add-on to disable Google Analytics. Visitors also have the opportunity to learn how to disable Google Analytics at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Users have the opportunity to delete all cookies stored on the device they use to access the NSI website. Depending on the browser you are using, this can be done as described in the pages below.
Mozilla Firefox:
https://support.mozilla.org/en/products/firefox/protect-your-privacy/cookies
Internet Explorer:
https://support.microsoft.com/bg-bg/windows/iztrivane-i-upravlenie-na-biskiteki-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d
Google Chrome:
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en_GB
Safari:
https://support.apple.com/bg-bg/HT201265
Microsoft EDGE:
https://support.microsoft.com/bg-bg/microsoft-edge/изтриване-на-бисквитките-в-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
More information on cookie management for different types of browsers Users can find at: https://www.aboutcookies.org/how-to-control-cookies/. Visitors should keep in mind that the restriction and deletion of cookies may affect the way the NSI website is used.
Third-party cookie management
The NSI website may contain links and / or buttons to third party tools or content, thus it is possible that information about the Users of the NSI website and / or their behavior may be automatically sent to these third parties. Third-party websites and websites have their own cookie policies and may use cookies, so it is advisable for Users to familiarize themselves with their cookie policies in order to obtain more information. Visitors and Users of the NSI Website may use the websites of third parties at their own risk, and the NSI is not responsible for the practices for ensuring the confidentiality of Users by these third parties.
Contacts
In case you have additional questions about the current cookie policy, please do not hesitate to contact us at (02) 9857 111 or at [email protected].