Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners about how the site is being used. Cookies perform various tasks, such as remembering your preferences, compile metrics for web analytics, and help improve the functionality and user experience of our website.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
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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 and saving your session information. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These collect anonymous data on how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages they go to most often and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and are only used to improve how our website works.
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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 personalized features. For instance, a functionality cookie can be employed to recognize whether you have closed a pop-up to provide a more efficient page experience during future visits.
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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, based on your viewing habits, or to limit the number of times you see a particular ad. They remember that you have visited our website and may help us understand your behavior after you see one of our ads, so we can work towards improving the effectiveness of our ads and content.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete, or disable cookies, you can do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser has its own instructions on how to manage cookies and your personal preferences regarding cookies. Generally, these settings can be found in the ‘Options’ or ‘Preferences’ menu of your browser. To understand these settings or if you experience issues, please visit the ‘help’ section of your browser. Please note that disabling certain categories of cookies may result in less efficient functionality and a suboptimal experience on our website.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses third-party services to enhance the user experience. These services set cookies on our behalf and are subject to their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which can be found on their respective websites. We do not have control over these third-party cookies; thus, we recommend that you check the relevant third-party websites for information about their use of cookies and how you can manage them.
Consent and Control
By using our website, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this Cookie Policy. You have the right to accept or reject cookies by clicking the appropriate option available on the banner that appears when you first visit our site. Alternatively, you can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the ‘Cookie Settings’ link found in the website’s footer.
Updates to Our Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to stay compliant with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR. When we update the Cookie Policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to frequently check this page to ensure that you are comfortable with any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at: [email protected]. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that you have a positive experience on our website.