Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies set by the website owner are called 'first-party cookies.' Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called 'third-party cookies.' Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the Site functions.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This data helps us improve how our Site works. Examples include cookies from analytics providers such as Google Analytics.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an ad and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission.
Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by social media services that we have added to the Site to enable you to share our content with your networks. They can track your browser across other sites and build a profile of your interests.
3. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies, or to manage your preferences in detail.
- Browser Controls: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the 'Options,' 'Preferences,' or 'Settings' menu of your browser. You can also visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org for more information.
- Opt-Out Tools: For advertising cookies, you can opt out through industry tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance or the Network Advertising Initiative.
Please note that if you choose to reject or disable certain cookies, some parts of our Site may not function properly.
5. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies, such as:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images that allow us to monitor how visitors interact with emails or webpages.
- Local Storage Objects: Data stored by websites within a user's browser, used for similar purposes to cookies.
- Software Development Kits (SDKs): Used within mobile applications to collect analytics data.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated 'Last updated' date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
