Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website you visit sends to your browser and stores on your device’s hard drive. They act as memory for the websites using them, allowing them to remember your browser, preferences, and, in doing so, create a personalized experience for you. Cookies can remain on your computer or device for different periods of time, depending on what the website needs. Some are session cookies, deleted as soon as you close your browser, while others are persistent cookies, which have a set expiration date.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
Our website uses various types of cookies to ensure functionality and improve user experience:
-
Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are strictly necessary for delivering the core functionality of the website, such as navigation and accessing secure areas.
-
Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We only use these cookies to improve how our website works.
-
Functionality Cookies: These cookies 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. The information these cookies collect is anonymous and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
-
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 ads that are more relevant to you, but they are not used by us to target you with ads on other websites.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete or block cookies, you can do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser has its own instructions for this process:
-
Google Chrome: Click on the ‘three dots’ in the upper right corner, then select ‘Settings’. Use the search bar to find ‘Cookies’, and you will get the option to delete all cookies or edit site-specific settings.
-
Mozilla Firefox: Click on the menu icon, then choose ‘Options’, ‘Privacy’, and select ‘Remove Cookies’.
-
Apple Safari: Click on ‘Safari’ in the top menu bar, then select ‘Preferences’, ‘Privacy’, and click ‘Remove All Website Data’.
For more detailed instructions, you should check your browser’s help or support site.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website sometimes uses third-party cookies to improve functionality and user experience. These are provided by trusted external services that may perform various functions such as tracking the effectiveness of our marketing activities, analyzing site traffic, or providing personalized content and ads.
Consent and Control
We respect your right to privacy and strive to provide transparent information about how we use cookies. By continuing to use our website, you are consenting to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can change your cookie settings at any time by following the instructions above. If you do not wish to accept cookies in connection with your use of our website, consult your internet browser’s supplier for guidance on how to proceed with your browser settings, including how to delete cookies that have already been set and how to avoid setting new cookies.
Please note that if you choose to disable or opt-out of certain cookies, some aspects of the website may not function properly, and your experience may be diminished.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or your data protection rights, please contact us at:
This Cookie Policy is part of and incorporated into our broader Privacy Policy. We regularly review our policies and update them when necessary to ensure compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR.
Note: This Cookie Policy is a guideline on how to handle cookies in a compliant manner under the mentioned regulations. It is essential to consult with a legal expert or data protection officer to tailor the policy specifically to your website’s needs and to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws.