Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit most online sites. These files do not record personal information about you, but they do allow the site to recognize your device during future visits. For example, without cookies, some achievements on websites (e.g., remembering login details) would not be possible.
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
Our website uses various types of cookies designed to enhance your user experience. These are categorized as follows:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services cannot be provided as effectively.
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Performance Cookies: These collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and are only used to improve the performance of the user experience on our website.
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Functionality Cookies: These enable the website to remember your preferences (like your user name or the region you are in) and personalize your experience by providing content relevant to you, welcome you by name on our sites, and remember your preferences or set your privacy preferences.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by these companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
You can manage and delete cookies whenever you wish, using the settings on your internet browser. Alternatively, most web browsers provide guidance on how to prevent new cookies from being installed or how to delete existing cookies. Please note that by deleting or disabling cookies, some site functionalities may be affected.
Third-Party Cookies and Their Usage
Our website uses third-party services which may place their own cookies onto your device. These include analytical services like Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our site, and advertising networks that may display targeted adverts based on your interests and browsing history. For more information about the specific cookies set by these third parties and how to manage them, please refer to their individual privacy policies.
Consent and Control
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can control and manage cookies through your browser’s settings, including withdrawing your consent where previously given. If you do not wish cookies to be stored on your device, most browsers provide an option to reject cookies or to notify you when a cookie is set. However, please note that rejecting all cookies may limit the functionality of our website and other sites you visit.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or the way in which your data is handled by our website, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
This Cookie Policy is compliant with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR. We will update this policy as required to stay compliant with regulations and to reflect changes in our use of cookies. Any updates will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.