Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other devices when you visit certain websites. These files are used to identify your device and store information that enhances the user experience on our website. They help make websites work more efficiently and enable us to personalize your experience, as well as gather information about your preferences and how you use the site.
Types of Cookies We Use
This website uses various types of cookies, each serving a specific function:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the proper functioning of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its services, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services cannot be provided as intended.
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Performance Cookies: These collect data on how visitors interact with the website. For instance, they help us understand which pages are most popular, if users are encountering any issues, and how we can improve the user experience. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow our website to remember choices you make, such as your user name, language, or region, providing a more personalized experience. These cookies cannot track your browsing activity on other websites and do not gather personal information that would be used for targeting adverts.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are placed by us or our advertising partners with the aim of delivering more relevant ads to you on our website or third-party websites. They may remember that you have visited our site and may use that information to target advertisements which we believe will be of particular interest to you.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete, or block cookies used by this website, you can do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser has its own instructions for managing cookie preferences:
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Google Chrome: Click on the ‘Customize and control’ option in the top right corner of your browser and select ‘Settings’. Then, navigate to the ‘Advanced’ tab and locate the ‘Content settings’ button under ‘Privacy’.
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Mozilla Firefox: Access the menu in the upper right corner, select ‘Options’, and then add ‘cookies’ to your search bar within the Options window to find your cookie settings.
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Apple Safari: Choose ‘Preferences’ from the Safari menu, click on the ‘Privacy’ icon, and then show ‘Cookies’ to see and manage your cookies.
For more detailed instructions, visit aboutcookies.org, which provides comprehensive information on how to manage cookies in a variety of browsers.
Third-Party Cookies
We sometimes use third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website and to understand the kind of content and ads that are relevant to you. These third-party services may include analytics companies, advertising networks, and social media platforms.
Consent and Control
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can modify your cookie preferences through our Cookie Settings Manager, which allows you to opt-in or opt-out of different categories of cookies. You can access this tool at any time by clicking on the ‘Cookie Preferences’ link available throughout our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to addressing any concerns you may have regarding our Cookie Policy.
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR regulations. It outlines your rights concerning personal data, the processing activities of cookies, and how you can exercise your choices regarding such processing. Please note that this Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to stay compliant with applicable laws and regulations and reflect best practices in privacy and data protection.