Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer or mobile device when you visit them. These files facilitate a variety of functions, including tracking and remembering user preferences, which enhance the user experience across successive visits. Cookies do not contain personal information by default, but they can be used to collect information about your browsing habits in order to deliver more relevant content and advertising.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
Our website uses several types of cookies for different purposes:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for navigating our site and using its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, services like commenting or login sessions cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: We use performance cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often. These cookies do not gather information that identifies you personally and are only used to improve how our site functions and perform.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the website to remember your choices (such as your user name, language preference, or the region you are in) and provide more enhanced personal viewing experiences. They can also be used to remember changes you make to improve your experience on our website.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver targeted advertising or limit the number of times you see an advertisement. They remember that you have visited our website and may help us understand your behavior after you see a specific advertisement, so we can measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete, or block cookies, you can do so by adjusting your browser’s settings:
- Internet Explorer: Click on ‘Tools’, then at ‘Internet Options’, click the ‘Privacy’ tab.
- Mozilla Firefox: Click on ‘Menu’, then select ‘Options’, and go to the ‘Privacy’ panel.
- Google Chrome: Click on the ‘Three vertical dots’ and select ‘Settings’, then access ‘Advanced’ and find the ‘Privacy and security’ section, where you can adjust your cookie settings.
- Safari: Choose ‘Preferences’ from under the ‘Safari’ menu, then click on ‘Privacy’.
Please note that blocking cookies may impact your experience on our website, as some features may not function without them.
Third-Party Cookies and Their Usage
We use third-party service providers who set cookies on our behalf to help us deliver targeted advertising based on relevant activities, interests, and location. These third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those providers. For more information about the specific third-party cookies we use, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Consent and Control
We aim to comply with the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR with respect to cookies. Your consent is obtained via a cookie consent notification when you first visit our website. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time and can change your cookie settings by clicking on the ‘Cookie Settings’ link in the footer of our website.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that we comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Our Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, our business operations, or the preferences of our users. Any updates will be reflected in the ‘Last Updated’ date at the top of this page. Regularly reviewing this page ensures that you are always aware of what cookies are active and how they are being used.