Cookies Policy
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data that websites store on your device (such as a computer or mobile phone) when you visit them. They help us remember your preferences, improve our site's performance, and provide you with a smoother browsing experience.
Why Are Cookies Used?
We use cookies to enhance your interaction with our website. Here are some reasons why we employ cookie technology:
Cookie Types
We use various types of cookies, each serving a different purpose.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable features such as:
Essential cookies do not require your consent and cannot be disabled.
Session Cookies
Session cookies exist only during a browsing session, typically deleting themselves once you leave the site or close your browser.
We use session cookies for tasks such as:
These cookies do not collect or store any personally identifiable information and expire when you terminate your browsing session.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain stored on your device even after closing the browser. They help us with long-term functions such as:
We set an expiration date for persistent cookies to ensure they are not retained indefinitely and can be removed when desired.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies facilitate specific user preferences or actions on our site, including settings like language choice, cookie acceptance choices, and visual themes. They may also store other data relevant to your interaction with the website.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
We use these types of cookies for evaluating how visitors navigate through our content, identifying areas for improvement, and measuring advertising efficacy:
These cookies may be third-party hosted to enable sharing data among multiple platforms.
Preference Settings
We store your language or regional settings locally as functional cookies. This saves you from having to select these options every visit and provides a smoother browsing experience based on localised content preferences.
Login/Session Continuity
For login persistence, we utilise session-based cookies that combine with additional backend authentication methods for enhanced security. This allows users to be automatically logged in or have their data prefilled when returning to the website without requiring re-authentication.
Device Recognition
Some analytics and advertising technologies allow us to identify your device based on its unique characteristics (e.g., screen size, browser type) but we do not directly store any information that would lead to personal identification. Our focus is on improving site performance without compromising user privacy standards.
Security-Related Cookies
Where required or appropriate by law, certain cookies will be used for security and consent purposes:
These activities strictly aim to maintain your safety while browsing our platform.
Browser Storage Technologies
Besides using the standard browser storage technologies (like LocalStorage, SessionStorage) we may employ other types like IndexedDB. The purpose of these is always tied to site functionality or optimization and never for retaining personal information outside your control.
Third-Party Integrations
Some integrations might require additional cookies due to their technical requirements:
In such cases, we ensure that the integrated third-party solution follows EU Data Protection Regulations, using relevant opt-out mechanisms and clear disclosures whenever possible.
Marketing/Communication Preferences
You may be presented with options for controlling targeted marketing communications via email or within our website. When choosing your preferences, you might set certain cookies to reflect these choices and prevent redundant communication efforts.
Cookie Consent Management
To comply with EU regulations like GDPR, we use a banner that informs visitors about the nature of our cookies. Here's how it works:
