Cookie Policy
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They play a crucial role in providing a seamless and personalized browsing experience by enabling websites to remember user preferences, track site usage, and deliver relevant content.
Types of Cookies Used
Our website uses various types of cookies to enhance your online experience:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionality of our site. They allow you to navigate through pages and use core features like login and access to secure areas. Without them, certain parts of our website may not function properly.
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Performance Cookies: We employ these cookies to collect information about how our website is used. They help us understand user behavior, optimize performance, and improve the overall efficiency of our site. The data collected is anonymous and does not identify individuals.
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Functionality Cookies: These enable certain non-essential features and personalize your experience on our website. For example, remembering language preferences or storing login details for future visits.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We may use third-party cookies to deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior. These cookies track your online activities across multiple sites to serve you with relevant promotions and offers from us or our partners.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
You have the right to manage and control how cookies are used on our website:
- Most web browsers allow you to adjust cookie settings, including blocking or deleting specific types of cookies. You can access these settings typically through your browser’s preferences or privacy options.
- For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your browser, please refer to the help section of your internet browser or mobile device settings.
- Deleting cookies may affect your logged-in status and personalized settings on our site.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include third-party services and widgets that set their own cookies. These include social media sharing buttons, analytics platforms, and advertising networks. We have no control over these cookies, but we provide transparency regarding their usage:
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track site usage and gather statistical data. You can manage your preferences through the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
- Advertising: Advertising networks, such as Google Ads, may set cookies to serve relevant ads. You can opt-out of personalized advertising by adjusting your browser settings or visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s website (www.aboutads.info).
Consent and Control
Your consent is essential for using non-necessary cookies on our site. We provide clear opt-in mechanisms when collecting cookie preferences, allowing you to make informed choices:
- By continuing to browse our website after the initial cookie banner, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
- You can change your cookie settings at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us using the details below.
Updates and Changes
We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy to ensure it remains compliant with relevant data protection regulations, including GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR. This page was last updated on January 1, 2024.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy or your cookie preferences, please reach out to us at: [email protected].