Our Privacy Policy
explains our principles when it comes to the collection, processing,
and storage of your information. This policy specifically explains how
we, our partners, and users of our services deploy cookies, as well as
the options you have to control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data,
stored in text files, that are stored on your computer or other device
when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to
“remember” you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a
“session cookie”) or for multiple repeat visits (using a “persistent
cookie”). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for
visitors, and perform essential functions such as allowing users to
register and remain logged in. Cookies may be set by the site that you
are visiting (known as “first party cookies”), or by third parties, such
as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services
on the website (“third party cookies”).
Both websites and HTML emails may also
contain other tracking technologies such as “web beacons” or “pixels.”
These are typically small transparent images that provide us with
statistics, for similar purposes as cookies. They are often used in
conjunction with cookies, though they are not stored on your computer in
the same way. As a result, if you disable cookies, web beacons may
still load, but their functionality will be restricted.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for a number of
different purposes. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons;
some enable a personalised experience for both visitors and registered
users. Some of these cookies may be set when a page is loaded,
or when a visitor takes a particular action (clicking the “like” or
“follow” button on a post, for example).
For more information on the choices you have about the cookies we use, please see the Controlling Cookies section below.
Types of Cookie
The table below explains the types of cookies we use on our websites and why we use them.
These cookies are essential for our
website to perform its basic functions. These include
those required to allow registered users to authenticate and perform
account related functions.
These cookies are used to store preferences set by users such as account name, language, and location.
We use these cookies to help identify and prevent potential security risks.
Analytics and Performance
Performance cookies collect information on how users interact with our website
including what pages are visited most, as well as other analytical
data. We use these details to improve how our website functions and to
understand how users interact with it.
Third Party / Embedded Content
Social media platforms
such as Facebook and Twitter (through the use of sharing buttons), or
embedded content from Youtube and Vimeo use cookies to enhance the
experience of website visitors. As a result, cookies may be set
by these third parties, and used by them to track your online activity.
We have no direct control over the information that is collected by
these cookies.
Controlling Cookies
Visitors may wish to restrict the use
of cookies or completely prevent them from being set. Most browsers
provide for ways to control cookie behavior such as the length of time
they are stored – either through built-in functionality or by utilizing
third party plugins. If you disable cookies, please be aware that some
of the features of our service may not function correctly.
To find out more on how to manage and
delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.
On a mobile device, you may also be to adjust your settings to limit ad tracking.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
