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Cookies Policy

Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to help us provide you with a better browsing experience and to improve our services. We use cookies for various purposes, including session handling, analytics, user preferences, platform optimisation, login persistence, and general data-related browsing functionality.

What Cookies Are

A cookie is a small piece of text sent by a web server to a visitor's browser and stored on the device. Each time you visit our website or access a new page, your browser sends back this information to us for identification purposes.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Identify unique visitors
  • Analyze browsing habits and preferences
  • Improve user experience by tailoring content and offers
  • Enhance security through authentication and validation

Types of Cookies

Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the proper functioning of our website. Without them, you may not be able to access certain features or services.

  • Session Cookies: These cookies expire when your browsing session ends.
  • Persistent Cookies: These stay on your device until they reach their expiration date or unless you delete them.

Functional Cookies

We use these cookies to improve the functionality of our website and enhance user experience. They include settings for:

  • Language preferences
  • Currency and country-specific settings
  • Login persistence (so you don't have to log in every time)

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our site, enabling us to make improvements.

  • Google Analytics: Our primary tool for measuring traffic and analysing website performance.
  • Other third-party services may also be used for specific analysis tasks, as described below under "Third-party integrations".

Browser Storage Technologies

Our platform uses several storage options to enhance user experience:

  • Cookies (explained above)
  • Local Storage: Temporary data stored in your browser that disappears when you close it
  • SessionStorage: Similar to local storage but is cleared when the browsing session ends

Browser Cookie Controls and Clearing or Disabling Cookies

Most modern browsers allow users to manage their cookie settings. These may vary depending on the type of device, browser version, and operating system.

You can control how cookies are stored by:

  • Blocking certain types (e.g., third-party)
  • Choosing to accept specific domains
  • Allowing websites to request access before storing any data

To completely clear your cache and browsing history or disable our use of cookies entirely, refer to the instructions provided with your browser software.

Impact on Site Functionality when Cookies are Disabled

Disabling all cookies might significantly limit features such as:

  • Personalised content and offers
  • Login persistence (you may need to log in multiple times)
  • Enhanced security through authentication

However, many sites will still work properly for basic browsing purposes without affecting any essential functions.

Security-Related Cookies

We use cookies related to our website's secure functionality:

  • Secure authentication: Ensures your login credentials are securely stored and sent back.
  • Encryption validation: Verifies that encrypted data has not been compromised during transmission.

Device Recognition

Cookies may be used in conjunction with other techniques (like fingerprinting) for device recognition purposes, though this can often lead to misidentification due to changing user behaviors and new technological advancements. Our approach prioritises respecting privacy while ensuring security measures are effective against fraudulent activities or abuse.

Third-Party Integrations

We collaborate with external services that may set their own cookies when you engage in certain actions (e.g., sharing a post on social media). We only partner with reputable third-party providers to ensure the best user experience. This includes services like:

  • Google Analytics
  • Advertising agencies for campaign monitoring and targeting
  • Social networks for seamless login capabilities

Marketing or Communication Preferences

We do not sell your browsing data or use it directly in targeted advertising campaigns. However, if you provide explicit permission through our platform or other legitimate means (e.g., email subscription), we may occasionally send relevant communications.

Aggregated Analytics Information and User Experience Improvements

The analytics tools we use for understanding site performance aggregate anonymous visitor information to identify trends and areas of improvement without compromising personal privacy.

This aggregated data helps us:

  • Enhance user experience
  • Improve content relevance based on audience preferences
  • Develop more effective marketing strategies (without targeting individuals directly)

Your Data Security

We adhere to rigorous security standards, including encryption in transit for all sensitive information. For further details about our security practices and how we handle your personal data, please refer to our privacy policy.

This document outlines the purpose of cookies on our website. Please note that managing these settings might alter site functionality or limit some features' performance.