Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website sends to a user’s computer or device while they are browsing. These files are stored within the user’s web browser and are used by websites to remember user preferences, track information for analytics, and enhance the overall user experience. Cookies facilitate a range of functionalities, from remembering login details to tailoring content to individual users.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
This website uses different types of cookies to ensure the best possible user experience. Below is an overview of the cookies we use and why:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for navigating our website and using its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, services like shopping baskets and account registration cannot function.
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Performance Cookies: These collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve the performance of our website.
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Functionality Cookies: These enable a personalized experience on our site. For instance, a user’s choice of language or region can be stored in a functionality cookie.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an advert. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If users wish to control or delete cookies, they can do so by adjusting their browser settings which are usually found in the ‘options’ or ‘preferences’ menu of their browser. Check the specific instructions for your particular type of browser:
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Google Chrome: Click on ‘Customize and control’ and navigate to ‘Settings’, ‘Advanced settings’, then ‘Content settings’ to access cookie preferences.
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Mozilla Firefox: Choose ‘Options’, then ‘Privacy’ from the menu, and select ‘Remove Individual Cookies’ or ‘Clear All Cookies’.
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Internet Explorer: Click on ‘Tools’, then ‘Internet Options’, and under the ‘General’ tab, access ‘Delete…’.
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Safari: Select ‘Preference’, then ‘Privacy’, and then ‘Remove cookies’.
For other browsers, please consult the relevant help menu.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party service providers to serve customized advertising to the users of our website. These providers may place and access their own cookies on your computer or device. They are responsible for the use and disclosure of information collected through their use of cookies. For more information about how these third parties collect and use information on our website, please refer to their privacy policies.
Consent and Control
We aim to be clear with users about how we use cookies and where possible obtain their consent to use them. Users who do not wish to have cookies placed on their computers or devices are free to disable them but may be unable to access certain parts of our website or may not receive a personalized experience when using our site.
We provide the ability for users to control the cookies they accept. By clicking ‘Accept Cookies’ when first visiting our site, users consent to the use of all types of cookies we use. Users can also change their cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the ‘Cookie Settings’ link found in our website’s footer.
Contact Information
Should you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or the way in which we use your data, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
This Cookie Policy is subject to change and any changes made will be communicated and updated in this policy with the ‘Last Updated’ date reflecting the most recent update.