What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. These files contain information that is transferred to your device’s hard drive. Cookies are widely used by website owners for various purposes: they help websites function properly by enabling essential features such as page navigation and access to secure areas; they improve efficiency by remembering your preferences and actions over time, such as login details and language settings, so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you visit; they provide reporting information that helps website owners understand how their site is being used, including data on page visits, duration of visits, and any errors that occur, which is crucial for improving site performance and user experience; they personalize your experience by remembering your preferences and tailoring content to your interests, including showing relevant advertisements or recommendations based on your browsing history; and they enhance security by detecting fraudulent activity and protecting your data from unauthorized access. By using cookies, website owners can enhance the overall functionality and efficiency of their sites, providing a better experience for their users.


Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our website to operate, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. These essential cookies are crucial for enabling basic functions like page navigation, secure access to certain areas, and ensuring the overall functionality of the site. Without these cookies, the website cannot perform properly.

Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website. These cookies help us understand your preferences and behaviors, allowing us to tailor content and features to better suit your needs. For example, they can remember your login details, language preferences, and other customizable settings, providing a more personalized and efficient browsing experience.


Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
  • Performance and Functionality Cookies These cookies are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our website but are non-essential to its use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality may become unavailable.
  • Analytics and Customization Cookies These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website for you.
  • Advertising Cookies These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed for advertisers, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.


Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate opt-out links provided in the cookie banner. This banner typically appears when you first visit our website and allows you to choose which types of cookies you are comfortable with. You can also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. Most web browsers provide settings that allow you to manage or delete cookies, and you can usually find these settings in the “options” or “preferences” menu of your browser.


If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. For example, certain features that rely on cookies to remember your preferences or login details may not work properly. Additionally, rejecting cookies may impact the personalization of your experience, as we use cookies to tailor content and advertisements to your interests. Despite these limitations, we respect your right to control your cookie preferences and strive to provide a functional and enjoyable browsing experience regardless of your choices.


Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact with us. Our team is available to assist you with any inquiries or concerns you may have regarding our cookie policy. We value your privacy and are committed to ensuring that your experience on our website is transparent and satisfactory.