Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They serve various functions, such as remembering your preferences, analyzing how the site is used, and personalizing content to enhance your experience on the site. Cookies are placed by the website itself (“first-party cookies”) or by third parties (“third-party cookies”) depending on their origin.
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
Our website uses several types of cookies for different purposes:
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Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate the site 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 get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect identifiable information and are only used to improve the performance of the website.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For instance, a functionality cookie can be used to remember your preferences for future visits.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you or to limit the number of times you see an advertisement. They remember that you have visited a website and may help us understand your behavior after you see an advertisement.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control, manage, delete, or disable cookies on your computer or device, you have the option to do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser has different procedures for managing settings and clearing cookies; some examples include:
- Clicking “Help” in the toolbar of most browsers will provide a guide for managing cookie settings.
- For more information on how to manage and delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behavior patterns. This is to find out things like how many visitors come to the site and which pages are the most popular. These third-party services may also use cookies. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by the third-party provider on servers that may be located outside of your country or region.
Consent and Control
We aim to comply with the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR regarding cookies. Your consent is required for all cookies except necessary ones. When you first visit our website, you will be informed about our use of cookies and will have the option to accept or manage them. You can revoke your consent at any time by updating your preferences in the cookie settings.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
This Cookie Policy is subject to change, and we advise you to check this page regularly for any modifications. Users are encouraged to review the policy frequently to stay informed about how we are protecting their personal information.
Last Updated: January 1, 2024