This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on Our Website. It is intended to help users understand what cookies are, how they function, and how they may affect the browsing experience.
By continuing to use Our Website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used in accordance with this Cookie Policy. Where required by law, consent may be requested before certain cookies are placed on your device.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators about how their sites are used.
Cookies do not typically contain information that directly identifies an individual. Instead, they help recognise a device or browser and store limited information related to preferences or usage patterns.
2. Why Our Website Uses Cookies
Our Website uses cookies to support basic functionality, enhance performance, and gain insights into how users interact with content. Cookies help us understand which pages are visited most often, how users navigate the site, and how the website can be improved over time.
In particular, cookies may be used to:
- ensure the website operates correctly;
- remember user preferences and settings;
- analyse traffic and usage patterns;
- improve content relevance and structure;
- support security and prevent misuse.
Cookies are not used to identify users personally or to collect sensitive personal information.
3. Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
Our Website may use several categories of cookies, each serving a specific purpose.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of Our Website. Without these cookies, certain features or services may not function properly.
These cookies:
- enable core website functionality;
- support security features;
- allow page navigation and access to content.
Because they are essential, these cookies are generally set automatically.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with Our Website by collecting aggregated and anonymised information. This data allows us to assess website performance and identify areas for improvement.
Analytics cookies may collect information such as:
- pages visited and time spent on pages;
- navigation paths through the website;
- general device and browser information.
This information is used solely for statistical and analytical purposes.
Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies allow Our Website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences or display settings. These cookies help provide a more consistent and personalised browsing experience.
Disabling functionality cookies may limit certain features but will not prevent access to the core content of Our Website.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our Website may use third-party services, such as analytics or performance tools, which may place their own cookies on your device. These cookies are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties.
We do not control third-party cookies and are not responsible for how third parties collect or use information through their cookies. Users are encouraged to review the policies of any third-party services they interact with.
5. Affiliate and Advertising-Related Cookies
Some pages on Our Website may contain affiliate links to third-party services. In certain cases, affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals originating from Our Website.
These cookies are used to:
- record that a user has visited a third-party website via Our Website;
- attribute commissions correctly under affiliate agreements.
Affiliate cookies do not provide us with access to personal information and are managed by third-party partners under their own policies.
6. Managing and Controlling Cookies
Users have the ability to manage or disable cookies through their browser settings. Most web browsers allow users to:
- view which cookies are stored;
- block or delete cookies;
- set preferences for specific websites.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect how Our Website functions and may limit access to certain features.
Information on managing cookies can usually be found in the help or settings section of your browser.
7. Consent and Cookie Preferences
Depending on applicable laws and regulations, users may be asked to provide consent before non-essential cookies are placed on their device. Where such consent mechanisms are used, users may have the option to accept or reject certain categories of cookies.
By continuing to use Our Website without adjusting cookie settings, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
8. Relationship to the Privacy Policy
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides further information on how personal information is handled and protected.
Cookies that collect or process personal information are subject to the terms outlined in the Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or website functionality.
Any changes will take effect immediately upon publication on Our Website. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on Our Website, you may contact us using the contact details provided on the website.