Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that websites send to a user’s computer or device while they are viewing a website. These pieces of information are stored in a file on the browser or the hard drive of the user’s device and are used by websites to remember users’ actions and preferences. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or they may be set by other websites which run content on the website you are visiting (third-party cookies).
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
This website uses various types of cookies to enhance your user experience, as outlined below:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function and deliver you a secure and personalized web experience. Without these cookies, services like log-in facilities cannot be provided. Examples include cookies that remember your session information.
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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 receive error messages from certain pages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve the functioning of the website.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences (like your user name) for a more personalized experience. They can also be used to provide services like commenting or videos.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They remember that you have visited a website and may help us in understanding your behavior after you see an advertisement.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control, manage, delete, or disable cookies, you can do so through your browser’s settings as per the instructions provided by the browser itself. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website and prevent you from using certain features.
For more detailed information about managing cookies, including how to disable them, please consult your browser’s help menu or visit www.aboutcookies.org, which provides comprehensive information on cookie management for a variety of browsers.
Third-Party Cookies and Their Usage
This website may use third-party service providers to serve customized advertisements during your visits to this and other websites or mobile applications. These providers may use a combination of first-party and third-party cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites (not just our site), your IP address, page view, whether you purchased a product or service and the subject of the purchase, and other interactions. This information may be used to provide you with advertisements about goods and services that might interest you.
Consent and Control
By using this website, you agree that you have been informed of the use of cookies as explained here. Continued use of this site signifies your assent to our use of cookies, other than those that are strictly necessary, which you have categorically allowed by your confirmation setting. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link available on our website.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Therefore, we recommend that you revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
Contact Information
Should you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with the standards set by GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR, ensuring that users’ data privacy is respected and protected.