What are Cookies?
A cookie is a small piece of data that is stored on your device by the browser when you visit our website or other online platforms. It's like an identification card for the browser, helping websites to remember information about users and tailor their experience accordingly.
Why are Cookies Used?
Cookies serve several purposes:
Types of Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They're responsible for:
We use essential cookies to ensure smooth navigation and maintain site stability.
Session cookies help us track individual browsing sessions, allowing us to manage user interactions effectively.
These cookies are automatically deleted once the session ends.
Persistent cookies stay stored on your device until you clear them. They're used for:
Functional cookies enhance user experience by customising features according to individual needs:
We use these cookies to ensure a tailored browsing experience.
Analytics tools help us track traffic patterns, user behaviour, and site performance. These insights aid in optimisation and content improvement initiatives.
Cookie Consent Management
Our website requests consent for cookie usage at initial visitation or when necessary changes occur. We honour 'do not track' (DNT) signals where applicable but reserve the right to process cookies required for compliance with local regulations, site safety, or performance maintenance purposes.
Browser Cookie Controls and Clearing Cookies
Users can modify their cookie settings through browser controls:
Be aware that restricting essential or functional cookies may impact our website's functionality.
We use modern storage mechanisms (IndexedDB, LocalStorage) for improved performance and tailored browsing experience. Data stored in these areas does not contain any user identifiable information but helps to remember certain settings.
Third-Party Integrations
Some integrations within our site rely on cookies from third-party providers:
We endeavour to limit the spread of cookies generated by these partners. However, please note that restrictions might impact the availability of integrated features.
Cookies aid in remembering user settings such as language preferences, theme selection or customisation options for easier return visits.
Site Functionality when Cookies are Disabled
If you choose to block all cookies on our website, some functionality may be compromised:
However, this doesn't affect essential functionalities like navigation and information access.
Technical Diagnostics and Performance Optimisation
We use aggregated data analysis to monitor user interaction with our site. This helps in optimising technical performance for seamless experiences:
By processing cookies relevant to analytics, we enhance overall usability and your individual experience on the website.
Data collected through analytics informs development of tailored recommendations based on visitor profiles (anonymously aggregated):
Please note that such personalisations require data collection from cookie-based tracking tools. Opting out can lead to an unchanged, rather than specifically adapted browsing experience.
Aggregated Analytics Information
We commit to not selling any user identifiable information collected via analytics cookies:
By utilising aggregate data analysis for optimisation purposes only, we enhance your general user experience.
User Experience Improvements: Device Recognition
While focusing on providing a seamless browsing experience based upon user profile aggregation (for advertising purposes) we do not share information linked to any identifiable device.
