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 make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies serve various purposes, from remembering your preferences and improving user experience to enabling essential website functions.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
Performance Cookies
These cookies 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 information that identifies a visitor. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We only use such information to improve the user experience of our website.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) to provide a more personalized experience. They can also be used to remember changes you have made to the text size, fonts, and other customizable aspects of the web pages.
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 adverts most relevant to you, or to limit the number of times you see an advertisement. They remember that you have visited a website and this information can be shared with other organizations, such as advertising networks.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control, manage, or delete cookies, you can do so via your browser’s settings. Each browser has its own instructions on how to manage cookies:
- Google Chrome: Click on ‘Customize and control’ and navigate to ‘Settings’ then to ‘Advanced settings’ to select your privacy preferences.
- Mozilla Firefox: Click on ‘Menu’, then ‘Options’, and ‘Privacy’ to find the browser’s cookie management options.
- Internet Explorer: Click on the ‘Tools’ menu, then ‘Internet Options’, and under the ‘General’ tab, navigate to ‘Browse with privacy’ activation and choose your preferred level of privacy.
- Safari: Click on ‘Preferences’, then ‘Privacy’ to manage cookies and other site data.
For more detailed instructions, visit the help pages of your browser’s provider or check out aboutcookies.org which provides comprehensive information on how to manage and delete cookies across a variety of browsers.
Third-Party Cookies
Some of our performance and targeting/advertising cookies are set by third-party suppliers who serve content on our behalf. These cookies may remember that you have visited our site, and possibly share this information with other organizations for advertising purposes. You can learn more about how to manage these cookies by visiting the following external sites:
- Google Analytics: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/181881?hl=en
- AddThis (by Oracle): http://www.addthis.com/privacy/opt-out
Consent and Control
We require your consent to place the types of cookies described above on your device, except for necessary cookies which are essential for the operation of our website. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link available on our website. You can then adjust the available sliders to enable or disable the categories of cookies you wish to accept or reject.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
This Cookie Policy is regularly reviewed and updated as necessary. The last update was made on January 1, 2024. Please check back regularly to keep informed of any updates.
Please note that this Cookie Policy template is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. It is important to consult with a legal professional to ensure full compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA, and UK GDPR in your specific context.