Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit certain websites. These files are used for various reasons such as to make websites work more efficiently, to remember user preferences and settings, and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
Types of Cookies We Use
This website uses cookies to enhance the user experience and gather data on site performance. The types of cookies we use include:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the proper functioning of our website and enable you to navigate it and use its 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 receive error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor; all information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. The information is only 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, a functionality cookie can be employed to remember your login state on successive visits or the text size you prefer.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement, as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. Information collected by these cookies is of an anonymous nature and is not made accessible to third parties without your consent.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control, manage, or delete cookies on your computer, you have the option to do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser (such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) has its own instructions for managing cookie preferences, which can typically be found within the ‘Options’ or ‘Preferences’ menu of your browser.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may also use third-party cookies to help us analyze how visitors use our site and enhance their experience. These third-party services may include analytics providers such as Google Analytics, advertising networks, and social platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter). These entities may combine information they collect from your interactions over time with their tokens and cookies to deliver content and advertising belonging to third parties on our website and on other websites you visit.
Consent and Control
To comply with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR, we require your consent to use the above-mentioned types of cookies. You can provide your consent by continuing to use our site upon your first visit. However, if you wish to change your preferences or withdraw your consent at any time, you can do so by clicking on the ‘Cookie Settings’ button available on our website. This will allow you to manage which categories of cookies you accept, or reject them altogether.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy is subject to change and will be updated regularly to reflect any changes in the way we use cookies or as required by law. You should review this page regularly to ensure you are updated on any changes. The date of the last update is provided at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our Cookie Policy and how we use your data, please feel free to contact us at: [email protected].
Please note that this Cookie Policy is a guideline based on the requirements of GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR as of January 1, 2024. It is advisable to consult with a legal expert to ensure full compliance with these regulations.