Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. They do not typically contain information that personally identifies you, but personal information stored on our servers may be linked to information in cookies.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms. Essential cookies include:

• Session management cookies for secure browsing
• Security cookies to authenticate users and prevent fraud
• Cookie consent preference storage

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. Analytics cookies allow us to:

• Count page visits and traffic sources
• Measure website performance and identify technical issues
• Understand which pages are most and least popular
• See how visitors navigate through the website

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to deliver relevant advertisements. Marketing cookies may:

• Track visits across websites to build advertising profiles
• Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
• Measure advertising campaign effectiveness

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide enhanced features. Preference cookies enable:

• Language and region settings
• Display preferences and layout choices
• Saved search or filter settings

Your Cookie Preferences

You can control which cookies are stored on your device. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic website functionality.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services include:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website usage. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the website.

Social Media Platforms

If we embed content from social media platforms, those platforms may set cookies when you view or interact with embedded content.

Advertising Networks

We may work with advertising networks to display relevant advertisements. These networks use cookies to track your browsing activity across websites.

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for essential functions like maintaining your session during browsing.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Common durations include:

• Analytics cookies: Typically 2 years
• Preference cookies: Typically 1 year
• Marketing cookies: Typically 90 days to 2 years

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for common browsers:

Google Chrome

1. Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Privacy and security"
4. Click "Cookies and other site data"
5. Choose your preferred cookie settings
6. Click "See all cookies and site data" to manage individual cookies

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the three-line menu in the top right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Privacy & Security" in the left menu
4. Scroll to "Cookies and Site Data"
5. Click "Manage Data" to view and delete cookies
6. Adjust cookie settings as preferred

Safari

1. Click "Safari" in the menu bar
2. Select "Preferences"
3. Click the "Privacy" tab
4. Choose your cookie blocking preferences
5. Click "Manage Website Data" to view and remove cookies

Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Cookies and site permissions"
4. Click "Manage and delete cookies and site data"
5. Choose your preferred cookie settings
6. View and delete individual cookies as needed

Note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

Your Rights

Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time through the cookie preferences controls on this page or through your browser settings.

Right to Access Information

You can request information about the cookies we use and how they process your data by contacting us at [email protected].

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your browsing experience. Some features and functionality may not work properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic website operation.