Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website sends to a visitor’s computer or device while they are browsing. These files may be stored in a web browser’s memory or saved to the user’s hard drive or device and can be used to recognize users when they return to a website. Cookies enable websites to work more efficiently, to remember user preferences, improve user experience, and serve more relevant content or advertisements.
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
This website uses various types of cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
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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 services and features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services like commenting or logging in 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 region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For instance, these cookies can be used to remember your login information, thus allowing you to access the site with greater ease.
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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, but they are not essential for the website to function. These cookies track your browsing habits and are often provided by third parties.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control, manage, delete, or disable cookies, you can do so through your browser’s setting. The method for doing this will depend on the type and version of browser you are using. You can usually find these settings in the ‘Options’ or ‘Preferences’ menu of your browser. For more detailed information about controlling and deleting cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
This website may use third-party services like 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, thus aiding us in improving our website and user experience. For more information on how Google uses data when you use our website, visit Google’s privacy policy at google.com/privacy.
Consent and Control
We aim to comply with the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR with respect to our use of cookies. Your consent is required for non-essential cookies, and you can provide this by continuing to use our website beyond its landing page, where a notice about our cookie usage is displayed. You can change your preferences at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected], and we will be happy to assist you.
Please note that by using our website with your device or browser settings set to allow cookies, you are agreeing to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not wish to accept cookies, you can change your browser settings to reject cookies or notify you when a cookie is set, as detailed above. Remember that some functions and pages will not work as they are expected to without cookies.