Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other devices when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function effectively, efficiently, and in some cases, to provide information to the owners of the site. The cookies we use do not typically contain personal data, however, sometimes unique identifiers connected to user profiles may be included, which is defined as personal data under applicable privacy laws.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
Our website uses various types of cookies for different purposes, including:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services cannot be provided as smoothly.
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Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information on the areas visited, items viewed, and any errors experienced during navigation. They do not collect personal data that could directly identify you but are helpful for us to improve your user experience.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also be used to memorize changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customizable aspects of the web pages.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you, but they are not our cookies. These cookies are usually placed by third-party advertisers and therefore subject to their own privacy policies.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage or delete the cookies on your device, you can do so by adjusting your browser settings. You can typically view and manage cookies that you have allowed or denied previously. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website. You can find detailed instructions for managing cookies in the ‘Help’ tab of your browser or by visiting websites such as www.aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies and Their Usage
Our website uses third-party services, such as analytics providers and advertising networks, which may set cookies on your device when you visit our site. These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use the site, which helps us improve the quality of our content and user experience.
Consent and Control
We respect your right to privacy and have implemented measures to ensure that your personal data is securely protected. Your consent is required for some of the non-essential cookies we use. When you first visit our website, you will be informed about our use of cookies and will be asked to consent to their use, except for necessary cookies which are essential for the site to function. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the ‘Cookie Settings’ link available in the footer of our website.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or the privacy and data protection practices of our website, please feel free to contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to continuously improving our data protection practices in line with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR regulations. We regularly review our Cookie Policy and will update it as necessary to comply with new regulations or recommendations, with the last update being made on January 1, 2024.