Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website you visit sends to your browser and stores on your device's hard drive. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the operators of the sites. Cookies do not contain any personal information about users; however, they can remember certain user preferences and improve user experience.
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
This website uses different types of cookies, primarily categorized into four groups according to the ICC UK Cookie Guide:
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Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function and deliver you a safe, uninterrupted experience. They are usually set in response to actions you take on the site, such as setting your privacy preferences. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work without them.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around the site. We use this information to improve the quality and user experience on our site.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable certain personalized features or a more tailored experience. For example, these cookies can be used to remember your settings or preferences, such as layouts or accessibility options. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete or disable some or all cookies, you can do so through your browser settings. Each browser has different procedures for managing settings, and the following links provide specific guidance:
For more comprehensive information about managing cookies in different browsers, visit the aboutcookies.org website.
Third-Party Cookies
This website uses third-party service providers to analyze visitor information through their respective cookies. These include but are not limited to Google Analytics, which provides us with insights regarding user behavior on our site. The information generated by these cookies about your use of our website (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by these service providers. To opt-out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Consent and Control
We strive to comply with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law), CCPA, and UK GDPR regarding cookies and user privacy. When you first visit our website, a cookie consent notification will be displayed, explaining the types of cookies we use and asking for your consent to their use. You can provide your consent through the options provided in the notification.
You have the right to withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time by accessing the cookie consent tool on our website. This tool allows you to enable or disable different types of cookies. To learn more about how to control and manage your cookie preferences, please contact us at [email protected].
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, the privacy of your personal information, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights under applicable law, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our practices regarding cookies. The date of the most recent update can be found at the top of this page.