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Cookies Policy

Cookies Policy

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, phone, tablet) to enhance and facilitate browsing experience. They contain information about the user's interactions with a website, such as login credentials, preferences, and session data.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies to make our website more usable, efficient, and secure. By storing certain information on your device, we can remember your login details, language settings, and other personalizations, so you don't have to re-enter them every time you visit us.

Types of Cookies

There are different types of cookies used on our site:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. They enable essential features like user authentication, session management, and security checks.

Session Cookies

Session cookies store data temporarily while you're browsing our website. This information is lost when you close your browser or log out from our platform.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain stored on your device even after closing the browser. These cookies help us to remember certain settings, like language preferences and login credentials.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies improve user experience by remembering choices, such as layout preferences and filter options.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

We use analytics tools to gather information about how users interact with our website. This data helps us identify areas for improvement and optimize performance.

Preference and Language Settings

Cookies help us remember your language settings and other preferences. When you visit our site again, we can display the content in your preferred format.

Login/Session Continuity

We use cookies to persist login sessions and ensure that you don't need to re-authenticate every time you navigate between pages on our platform.

Device Recognition

Some of our partners may recognize your device using their own technologies, such as device fingerprinting or browser storage. This helps us tailor content for better browsing experience.

Security-Related Cookies

We employ security-related cookies to protect against malicious activities and ensure a safe environment for all users.

Browser Storage Technologies

In addition to cookies, modern browsers use other technologies like Web Storage (localStorage) and IndexedDB to store small pieces of data locally. These storage areas help us improve performance by reducing the need for server requests.

Third-Party Integrations

Our website integrates various third-party services that may set their own types of cookies or use local storage mechanisms. We do not control these integrations, but we strive to ensure they meet our standards and respect user preferences.

Marketing or Communication Preferences

If you provide marketing-related data through our site (e.g., newsletter sign-ups), we will store this information using secure methods that comply with applicable regulations.

Cookie Consent Management

We honor cookie consent preferences set by browsers, as well as any opt-out signals from browser settings. We do not override these choices; however, please note that certain functionality may be impacted or unavailable if cookies are disabled.

Browser Cookie Controls

You can control how our website uses cookies through your browser's built-in settings:

  • Cookie Manager: Allows you to block specific types of cookies.
  • Privacy Settings: Helps you configure general cookie preferences and browsing habits.
  • Browser Extensions: Some add-ons, such as ad blockers or anti-tracking solutions, may be capable of managing or blocking cookies.

Clearing or Disabling Cookies

You can clear all stored cookies by following your browser's built-in instructions:

  • Clear Browser Data: This removes all types of local storage (cookies, Web Storage, IndexedDB).
  • Disable Specific Cookie Types: Many browsers allow disabling specific cookie categories for our site.
  • Browser Reset Tools: These tools often include options to reset browsing history and stored data.

Site Functionality Impact When Cookies Are Disabled

While we strive to maintain an optimal user experience even with cookies disabled, some features might not function as intended:

  • Authentication: You may be required to re-enter your login credentials upon every visit.
  • Session continuity: Your session will likely expire after each closure of the browser or log-out action.

Technical Diagnostics and Performance Optimisation

We collect aggregated analytics information about our website's performance, including metrics like user load times, navigation patterns, and interaction frequencies. This data helps us optimize the site for better UX across various browsers, devices, and screen sizes.

Please be aware that while we make a concerted effort to ensure accurate data-driven optimizations, actual outcomes might vary due to factors such as browser-specific idiosyncrasies or network latency.

By using our website with cookies enabled, you are consenting to these cookie-related practices in accordance with your current browser settings.