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 distinguish you from other users, to remember your preferences and choices, and to improve your experience of the website. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as “first-party cookies”) or they may be set by other websites which run content on the page you are viewing (known as “third-party cookies”).
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
This website uses different types of cookies, each serving a specific purpose:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate the site and use its features. Without these cookies, services such as logging into secure areas cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These 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 personally identifiable information and are only used to improve how our website works.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For instance, a functionality cookie can be used to remember your preferences for this website’s layout or appearance.
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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, to limit the number of times you see an advertisement, and to measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete, or block cookies, you can do so using your browser’s settings. Each browser differs, but generally, the following steps can be taken:
- Internet Explorer: Click on ‘Tools’, then the ‘Internet Options’ button, and select ‘Privacy’.
- Mozilla Firefox: Click on ‘Menu’, then select ‘Options’, and go to the ‘Privacy’ panel.
- Google Chrome: Click on the ‘Customize and control’ icon (three horizontal lines), then click on ‘Settings’, and under ‘Privacy’, click ‘Content settings’.
- Safari: Click on ‘Safari’ in the menu bar, then select ‘Preferences’, and go to the ‘Privacy’ panel.
- Microsoft Edge: Click on ‘More options’ (three dots), then select ‘Settings’, and go to ‘Advanced settings’ before finding the ‘Cookies’ section.
For more comprehensive information about managing cookies in different browsers, visit the website aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses third-party services such as Google Analytics for performance tracking and advertising purposes. These services may place cookies on your device to collect data regarding how you use our site, which helps us improve our content and better tailor it to user needs. The privacy policies of these third parties apply to their cookie usage, and you can find out more about these by visiting the following links:
Consent and Control
We respect your right to privacy and ensure that you have control over your personal data. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” button on our website. You may also withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, the technology we use, or your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact our Data Protection Officer at:
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law), and CCPA regulations. We regularly review our policies to ensure compliance with these laws and will update this page accordingly. The latest update to this Cookie Policy was made on January 1, 2024.