Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies perform various tasks such as letting you navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences, and generally improving the user experience. They can also help to ensure that the advertising you see online is more relevant to you and your interests.
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
Our website uses different types of cookies as described below:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the functioning of our website, enabling you to navigate through 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 the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, a functionality cookie can be employed to remember your preferences for text size, fonts, and other aspects of our website that affect how you view or interact with content.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. If you are not logged in, these cookies can assume that you share a computer or browser with other users who have their own individual preferences, or they may show you relevant content based on a profile our system constructs based on your browsing habits and/or previous interactions.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control, manage, or delete cookies, you can do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser has its own instructions for managing cookies:
- Google Chrome: Click on ‘Settings’, then ‘Advanced’, and ‘Content settings’.
- Mozilla Firefox: Click on ‘Menu’, then ‘Options’, and ‘Privacy’.
- Internet Explorer: Click on the tools button, then ‘Internet Options’, ‘Privacy’, and then ‘Sweep’.
- Safari: Click on ‘Preference’, then ‘Privacy’, and then ‘Detailed settings’.
- Microsoft Edge: Click on ‘More options’, then ‘Settings’, ‘View advanced settings’, and ‘Manage cookies and site data’.
For any browser, you can also visit the site of the relevant router or device manufacturer for instructions on how to adjust your mobile device’s privacy and security settings.
Third-Party Cookies
We may work with third parties who set cookies on our website to help us carry out their services, such as facilitating payments, interacting with social media platforms, measuring and analyzing the use of our website, or providing behavioral advertising. These third-party service providers are responsible for the cookies they set. If you’re concerned about third-party use of cookies, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) websites to opt-out of targeted advertising from companies that participate in these programs.
Consent and Control
By using our website, you agree that we can place the types of cookies described above on your device. Your consent is requested when you first visit our site. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the ‘Cookie Settings’ link available on our website. If you do not provide us with your consent, some features and functionalities may not function as intended.
Contact Information
Should you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please feel free to contact us at:
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR. We regularly review our Cookie Policy and updates will be made when necessary. This policy was last updated on January 1, 2024.