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 work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies are utilized to enhance the user experience and to perform tasks such as remembering your preferences, compiling metrics for performance monitoring, and facilitating targeted advertising.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
Our website uses various types of cookies, each serving a different purpose:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for navigating the website and using its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, some features cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These collect data on how our website is used, helping us to optimize user experience and the site’s performance. They provide statistics on how the website is performing, identify which parts of the website are most popular, and determine whether there are any issues that need to be addressed.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your user name, language preferences, and region, providing a more personalized experience.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you based on your interests and behaviors. They limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control or delete cookies, you can do so by adjusting your browser settings. These settings are usually found within the ‘Options’ or ‘Preferences’ menu of your browser. To find out more about how to manage and delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org. Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some sections of our website may not work as intended.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website sometimes uses third-party cookies provided by external service providers to help us improve the user experience and to deliver targeted advertising. These third-party services may include analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), ad networks, and social widgets (e.g., Facebook ‘like’ buttons).
Consent and Control Over Cookies
We respect your right to privacy and are committed to transparency in our use of cookies. Upon your first visit to our website, a notice will be displayed regarding our use of cookies. By continuing to use the site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the ‘Cookie Settings’ link found in the footer of our website.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
Compliance with Regulations
Our website complies with the requirements of GDPR, ePrivacy Directive (as amended by the ePrivacy Regulation), CCPA, and UK GDPR. We regularly review our cookies and privacy policy to ensure compliance with current data protection regulations.
Please note that this Cookie Policy is subject to change, and we encourage you to review it periodically. The last update to this policy was made on January 1, 2024, and any changes will be effective upon posting. By using our website after these changes are posted, you agree to the updated terms.