Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information.

Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by other services we use). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored for a set period).

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• Essential functionality: To enable core website features such as navigation, form submission, and security.
• Performance and analytics: To understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience.
• Preferences: To remember your settings and choices, such as language or cookie consent.
• Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns (only with your consent).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the website to function. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure areas, and form submission. They cannot be disabled. Examples include session cookies and security tokens.

Analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our site. You can opt out via our Cookie Settings.

Functional cookies: These enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.

Marketing cookies: These are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They may be set by us or our advertising partners. You can opt out via our Cookie Settings.

4. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period, typically between 30 days and 26 months, depending on the cookie type and purpose.
• Analytics cookies: Typically retained for up to 26 months.
• Marketing cookies: Retention varies by provider; typically up to 13 months.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

• Cookie Settings: Use the "Cookie Settings" button on our website to enable or disable analytics and marketing cookies. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled.
• Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. You can usually find these options in your browser's settings or preferences. Note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
• Opt-out tools: For certain advertising cookies, you can use industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance or Your Online Choices.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties may include:

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising networks
• Social media platforms
• Payment processors

Please refer to the respective third-party privacy and cookie policies for more information.

7. Legal Basis

We use cookies based on:

• Legitimate interest: For strictly necessary and analytics cookies where required for website operation and improvement.
• Consent: For non-essential cookies such as marketing cookies. We obtain your consent via our cookie banner before placing these cookies.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: