Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer or mobile device when you visit them. These files enable the website to remember information about your visit, like your preferred language and page settings, for the next time you visit. Cookies are widely used to make web applications more user-friendly, efficient, and personalized.
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
This website uses different categories of cookies, as described below:
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Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our system. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without them, services you have asked for, like server-side application logs, won’t work.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information on 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 personally identifiable information and are 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 the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, a website may provide all users with a local news service based on geography.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies collect information about your browsing habits and are used to make advertising relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advert and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control, manage, delete, or disable cookies on your computer or device, you have the right to do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser has a different way of managing cookies and these are usually found in the ‘Options’, ‘Tools’ or ‘Preferences’ menu. You can delete all the cookies already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. If you choose not to accept certain cookies, you may not be able to experience some of the features that are essential for our services.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party service providers to serve customized advertisements on our behalf across the Internet and sometimes on this website. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with ads on this and other websites, directly or through our partners, in order to provide personalized advertisements.
Consent and Control
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link, which is available on our website’s homepage or by contacting us directly at [email protected]. Please note that changes to your settings may not be effective on all third-party cookies, as you will need to manage these directly through your browser or opt-out via the third party’s website.
GDPR and ePrivacy Compliance
Under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations, we must obtain your consent to use certain types of cookies that store a cookie on your device. You can instruct your device not to accept cookies by adjusting its security settings. However, in doing so, you may be able to use only certain parts of our website. As mentioned, detailed controls over most types of cookies are available via the “Cookie Settings” link.
CCPA Compliance
Under CCPA, we adopt this notice to inform you about the categories of personal information that we collect, use, disclose, and sell about California residents, as defined by the CCPA. While our website does not sell your personal data, we strive to provide transparency regarding the types of cookies used and how you can control them.
UK GDPR Compliance
We comply with the standards set out in the UK GDPR for the protection of personal data from individuals located in the UK. We ensure that we have appropriate technical and organizational measures in place to protect any information we collect about you.
For any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].