Cookie Policy
Last updated: This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your preferences. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be “first-party” (set by us) or “third-party” (set by another domain, e.g. analytics or advertising partners).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g. security, load balancing, session management). These cannot be disabled.
- Functional cookies: Remember your choices (e.g. language, region) to provide a more personalised experience.
- Analytics and performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g. pages viewed, time spent) so we can improve it. Data is usually aggregated and anonymised.
- Marketing or targeting cookies: May be used to deliver relevant ads or track the effectiveness of campaigns. These may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in and maintain your session.
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Understand how you use our website so we can improve content and layout.
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing and communications.
- Ensure security and prevent fraud.
- Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages (e.g. analytics providers, embedded videos, social media widgets). We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy and cookie policies for more information.
5. Managing and Deleting Cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies.
- Block cookies from specific or all sites.
- Block third-party cookies only.
You can usually change these settings in your browser’s “Options”, “Preferences”, or “Privacy” section. Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
6. Do Not Track and Similar Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) or similar signal. There is no universal standard for how sites must respond to DNT. We currently use the cookie practices described in this policy regardless of DNT signals, but we may update our approach as standards evolve.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us via our website contact page or the contact details provided on our site.
