Cookies Policy

Cookie Policy

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data that a website stores on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit it. These files contain information about your interactions with the site and can help us remember your preferences and login details.

Why are Cookies Used?

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience on our site. They enable features like:

• Login persistence: We store a cookie so that you don't need to log in every time.
• Device recognition: Our cookies allow us to tailor content based on the device you're using (e.g., desktop or mobile).
• Browser storage technologies: We use cookies for local storage of data, which helps with performance and efficiency.

Types of Cookies

There are several types of cookies used by our site:

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for our website to function. They enable features like login persistence and device recognition.

Session Cookies

As the name suggests, these are short-term cookies that expire when you close your browser or finish browsing our site.

Persistent Cookies

Unlike session cookies, persistent cookies remain on your device even after closing your browser. We use them for login persistence and to remember language preferences.

Functional Cookies

We use functional cookies to provide features like:

• Language settings: Our site remembers the language you prefer so that we can display content accordingly.
• Theme choices: You can adjust our theme to suit your taste, and we store this preference using a cookie.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These help us understand how users interact with our site. We use them for tasks like:

• Tracking performance metrics (e.g., page load time)
• Monitoring user engagement
• Identifying areas for improvement

Preference Settings

We offer you the flexibility to adjust your preferences regarding cookies. You can choose what information is stored in our database and how we share it.

Login/Session Continuity

When you log into our site, a cookie helps us remember that you're logged in so that you don't need to enter your credentials every time.

Device Recognition

We use device recognition technology for platform optimization. It allows us to tailor the content based on the type of device being used (e.g., adjusting font size and layout).

Security-Related Cookies

To maintain security, we may place cookies related to:

• Secure login sessions
• User authentication status

Browser Storage Technologies

We also make use of local storage technologies provided by your browser. These can help with performance optimisation.

Third-Party Integrations

In some cases, our site may contain integrations or plugins developed and maintained by third parties (e.g., social media buttons). If these require access to cookies for functionality or analytics purposes, we'll mention this clearly below each relevant integration on the page it’s hosted.

Marketing/Communication Preferences

We value your privacy. You can opt-out of receiving communication from us based on preferences set within our system using cookie settings whenever possible (if applicable).

Cookie Consent Management

If you have not already done so, we kindly request that you provide consent for cookies to enable full functionality and an optimal user experience.

Browser Cookie Controls

Your browser typically provides tools for managing or disabling cookies. You can control what types of information are stored on your device by setting these options within your web browser settings as follows:

• Internet Explorer: Tools > Options > Privacy
• Google Chrome, Opera, Firefox: Settings (gear icon in top right) > Show advanced settings… > Content settings >
  • Permissions:
    • Cookies > Allow sites to set cookies (default).
    • Local storage data.

Clearing or Disabling Cookies

While most features won't be affected significantly if you choose to disable or delete certain types of cookies, doing so could impact how our site functions for some users:

• Please note that if you have not given consent and/or are visiting through an adblocker or similar service which may interfere with the display of essential elements like login buttons – disabling these might prevent functionality.

Technical Diagnostics and Performance Optimisation

We continuously monitor performance using data from cookies to improve our site's technical diagnostics, user experience, and overall optimization.