Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website sends to a user’s computer or device while they are viewing the site. These files do not contain personal information by themselves but can be used to store information about your preferences and which pages you visit. The use of cookies helps our website function smoothly, tailor your experience to your needs, and provides us with valuable insights on how our site is being used, which allows us to improve it continuously.
Types of Cookies We Use
Our website uses several types of cookies, each serving a specific purpose:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services like enabling comments cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information on the areas visited, errors encountered, and the time spent on pages. Performance cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and are only used to improve the user experience.
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Functionality Cookies: These remember choices you make to improve your experience. For instance, your username or preferences can be recalled when you return to our site, eliminating the need to re-enter this information every time you visit us.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you, but they are not essential for the site’s functionality. These cookies can track your browsing habits and are often shared with third-party advertising networks.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control, manage, delete, or disable cookies on our website, you can do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser has its own instructions for managing cookie preferences:
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Google Chrome: Click on the “Menu” button (three horizontal lines), then settings, and from there, click on “Advanced,” followed by “Content settings” to access cookie preferences.
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Mozilla Firefox: Access the menu, choose “Options,” and under the “Privacy” tab, you will find options concerning cookie choices.
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Apple Safari: Click on “Safari,” then “Preferences,” and in the “Privacy” tab, you can manage cookies.
For more detailed instructions, visit aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
We also use third-party cookies to help us analyze the data and monitor our website’s performance. These third parties include analytics and advertising services such as Google Analytics. We do not control the cookies set by these third parties and you should check their privacy policies for further information about their use of cookies.
Consent and Control
We are committed to respecting your preferences regarding cookies. When you first visit our website, a notification will inform you about our use of cookies and ask for your consent. You can give or withdraw your consent to the use of non-essential cookies at any time by visiting our cookie preference center. The preference center allows you to specify which types of cookies you accept or reject.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at [email protected].
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to stay compliant with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Each time you visit our website, the amended version of the policy will apply.
Please note that by continuing to use our site after changes have been made, you are accepting these terms. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please leave the site immediately.