Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our site and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

• Ensuring our website functions properly
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Understanding how you interact with our website
• Improving website performance and user experience
• Analysing website traffic and usage patterns
• Delivering relevant content and advertising

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on content.

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver content more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver targeted advertising or to limit the number of times you see an advertisement. They help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party service providers who are authorised to place cookies on our website for the purposes described above. These third parties may include:

• Analytics providers: Such as Google Analytics, to help us understand website usage
• Advertising networks: To deliver targeted advertising
• Social media platforms: To enable content sharing and social features

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we have no responsibility or liability for their content or activities.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them

6. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:

• Using our cookie consent banner when you first visit our website
• Modifying your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies
• Using browser add-ons or extensions that block cookies

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and you may not be able to access certain parts of our site.

7. Browser-Specific Cookie Management

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. Here are links to cookie management information for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: