Cookies Policy

Sections

• What are cookies?
• How we use cookies
• Types of Cookie
• Contact Us

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 (“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).

Types of Cookie

The table below explains the types of cookies we use on our websites and why we use them.

• Strictly Necessary: 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.
• Functionality: These cookies are used to store preferences set by users such as account name, language, and location.
• Security: 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, 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 ways to control cookie behavior such as the length of time they are stored. 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 adjust your settings to limit ad tracking.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, you can find the most relevant contact details in our Privacy Policy.