Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction
Cookies are small pieces of data that websites send to a user’s computer or device while they are browsing. These data files may be stored on your computer’s hard drive or in your device’s memory, and are used to remember information about your visit – like your preferences, which pages you have visited, and whether you are signed in. We use cookies for various reasons, as outlined below.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
We utilize different types of cookies to enhance your user experience:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function and deliver you a safe, uninterrupted experience. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, services such as enabling comments cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often. The data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous, and is used to improve the performance of our web pages.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These can be used to remember changes you’ve made to the browser or to provide services you’ve asked for, like watching a video or commenting.
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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 advertisements tailored to your interests, both within and beyond this site.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage or delete the cookies on your computer, you have the option to do so through your browser’s settings. For more information on how to manage and delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org. Please note that if you disable or refuse certain cookies, some parts of this website may not function as intended.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may also use third-party cookies provided by other organizations. These include analytical tools like Google Analytics to help us understand how our site is used and how effective our campaigns are. For more information on how these third-party cookies work and how to manage them, please refer to the following:
- Google Analytics: Google’s Privacy Policy and Google’s Tool for Opting Out of Tracking.
Consent and Control
We are committed to transparency and user control regarding the use of cookies on our site. Users are informed about the types of cookies we use via a cookie banner when first visiting our website. By continuing to use this website after seeing the cookie banner, you are consenting to the use of these cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA, and UK GDPR Compliance
We comply with GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA, and UK GDPR standards and requirements regarding cookies and user data protection. We do not sell personal information to third parties under the CCPA. Our processing of personal data for purposes of analytics and optimization is done on the basis of our legitimate interests (art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
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 any changes will be updated in the ‘Last Updated’ date above. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy regularly for any changes.