Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are used to distinguish you from other users, to remember your preferences, and to analyze how hardworking individuals like yourself use our website. Cookies can be session-based (last only while your browser is open and are automatically deleted when you close your browsers) or persistent (remain on your device until manually deleted). They help make the website function properly, securely, and in a way that enhances your user experience.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
Our website utilizes several types of cookies for various purposes:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for navigating our site and using its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, services like commenting and logging in cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These collect information about how you use our website, for instance, which pages you visit most often. These cookies do not collect personal identifiable information and are only used to improve the performance of our website.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember your choices (such as your user name) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They can also be used to remember changes you’ve made to the brightness or font size.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Managing or Deleting 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 our cookie consent notice or by changing your browser settings. To do this, follow the instructions provided by your browser (usually located within the “Help,” “Tools,” or “Edit” menus). Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not work as intended and your experience may be less functional.
Third-Party Cookies
We also use third-party cookies for various reasons, such as understanding user demographics and interests, which allows us to improve our services and the overall user experience. These third-party service providers set their own cookies (third-party cookies) when you visit our website. If you’d like to opt-out of third-party advertising cookies, you can do so by visiting the following links:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): http://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
Consent and Control
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can provide, withdraw, or modify your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link on our website. Please be aware that even if you decide not to accept certain cookies, the website may still set cookies on your device to remember your choice.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or data protection concerns, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that we comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR. Your privacy matters to us, and we strive to maintain the highest standards of data protection and security.