This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enhance user experience. Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies including web beacons, pixels, and local storage. Web beacons are small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that help us understand user behaviour. Local storage allows websites to store data locally within your browser. These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are covered by this policy.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure and improve the performance of our website by understanding which pages are most and least popular and how visitors navigate the site.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third parties. These third parties may include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies and the data they collect.
We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about how they use cookies and how you can manage them.
Cookie Duration
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a persistent or session cookie. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. The duration of specific cookies varies, with some lasting only minutes and others lasting up to two years.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. These settings are typically found in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being sent.
For more information about managing cookies in specific browsers, please visit the browser’s help documentation:
Opt-Out Tools
For advertising cookies, you can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the following industry opt-out pages:
Network Advertising Initiative
Your Online Choices (European Union)
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features, and some content may not display correctly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but we respect your right to manage cookies and tracking through the methods described above.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Further Information
For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit AllAboutCookies.org or the Information Commissioner’s Office guidance on cookies.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us through the channels available on our website.