Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other devices when you visit a website. They are used to distinguish you from other users, to remember your preferences and settings, and to analyze how you use the site. Cookies enable the website to function correctly, enhance your experience by remembering your preferences, and provide information used to optimize the service offered to you.
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
This website uses different types of cookies as described below:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
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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 identifiable information; all information collected is aggregated and used to improve how our website works.
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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 personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to the website, improving your experience when you return to our site.
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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 ads that are more relevant to you, or to 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 one of our ads.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete, or disable cookies, you can do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser has its own instructions on how to manage cookies:
- Google Chrome: Click on ‘Customize and control’ > ‘Settings’ > ‘Advanced settings’ > ‘Content settings’ > ‘Cookies’.
- Mozilla Firefox: Click on ‘Menu’ button > ‘Options’ > ‘Privacy’ tab > ‘Remove cookies’ site.
- Internet Explorer: Click on the ‘Tools’ menu (or the gear icon) > ‘Internet options’ > ‘Advanced’ tab > ‘Cookies’ section.
- Safari: Click on ‘Safari’ in the menu bar > ‘Preferences’ > ‘Privacy’ tab.
For more detailed information on how to control cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
This website uses third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to collect standard Internet log information and details of visitor behavior patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to various parts of the site. The information collected is in these cases anonymized and used aggregately, helping us to improve the site for both new and returning visitors.
Consent and Control
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your cookie settings at any time by following the steps outlined above. Please note that if you disable cookies entirely, some parts of our site may not function correctly.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR. We regularly review our policies to ensure they meet legal requirements and reflect best practices. If there are any updates or changes to this policy, it will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date above.
Please note that third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads on our website. For more information about how Google uses the data collected through its partner sites or associate your browser with any actual person, please see Google’s privacy policy. Users can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
We are committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy, in accordance with applicable laws.