Cookies Policy
What are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device (computer, mobile phone, or tablet) when you visit it. This file contains information about your browsing session and can be used to remember your preferences, login details, and other settings.
Why Are Cookies Used?
Cookies help websites provide a personalized experience for users by remembering their preferences and behavior during the current or future visits. They enable websites to:
Types of Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our site. They allow us to:
We use essential cookies to provide basic functionality, such as logging in and out.
Session Cookies
These cookies are used only for the duration of one browsing session. They are deleted when you close your browser or log off our site. Session cookies help us:
These cookies remain on your device even after closing your browser or logging out of our site. We use persistent cookies to remember preferences and settings, such as language and currency choices.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance the user experience by providing features like:
We also use functional cookies for social sharing buttons.
These cookies are used to analyze your behavior on our site, allowing us to improve performance and make data-driven decisions. We may share aggregated analytics information with third parties.
Preference and Language Settings
Cookies can save your language or currency preferences, so you don't need to change them every time you visit the website.
We use cookies to maintain login sessions, allowing you to stay logged in across multiple pages without needing to log in again.
Device Recognition
Some of our analytics tools may recognize and track unique device fingerprints (a combination of your hardware and software settings), which helps us provide more accurate analytics.
Cookies are used for security measures such as:
Browser Storage Technologies
Modern browsers support various storage technologies, including cookies, local storage, and session storage. We primarily use cookies but may also utilize other storage methods.
Some features on our site are powered by third-party services (e.g., social media platforms). These integrations may set their own cookies or use other browser technologies to track behavior and provide functionality.
Marketing/Communication Preferences
We do not use cookies specifically for marketing purposes, but we may share aggregated analytics information with partners who help us tailor our content based on user behavior.
When you first visit our site, a cookie consent notification appears, requesting permission to store cookies. This is in line with local regulations and best practices for website transparency.
Browser Cookie Controls
Most browsers provide controls that allow users to manage cookies:
Be aware that some features of our site may not function as intended if you choose to block all cookies.
While most functionality will still be available, the following might be affected by disabling all cookies:
Technical Diagnostics and Performance Optimisation
To ensure our site remains performant, we use various tools to monitor technical diagnostics. This includes aggregated analytics that help us identify areas for improvement.
Based on aggregated insights from cookies and other tracking methods (like server logs), we can improve user experience in the following ways:
