Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

We think it’s important for you to understand how we use cookies and other similar technologies. This Cookie Notice (“Notice”) provides you with detailed information about the purpose of using cookies and similar technologies, the types of cookies and similar technologies we use, and the options available to you regarding their use. Throughout this Notice, the term “cookies” refer to cookies and other similar technologies defined by the EU Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive (e-Privacy).

2. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer by a website. Some cookies remain on your device only while you browse the website. Cookies can be read by the website on your subsequent visits.

Cookies are commonly used by websites to remember some aspect of your current or previous visit. This may include choices or preferences saved during your visit. Websites commonly do this to improve or personalise your current and future visits.

Cookies are stored by your browser and allow the website or a third party to recognise your browser or device. Most browsers support cookies, but you can change your browser settings to accept or reject them, including third-party cookies.

We use non-essential cookies only where you have provided your consent through our cookie banner or Cookie Settings.

3. Why we use cookies

We use cookies where they are necessary for the website to operate or where they help us improve your experience. Where possible, we configure cookies to limit the collection of personal data. However, some analytics and functional cookies may collect or use personal data, including information you provide and information generated when you use the website. Marketing cookies may be used to create a profile of your interests and deliver more relevant advertising.

We use cookies to:

• Manage account registration and login sessions, including remembering when users are logged in and enabling access to restricted features;
• Remember user preferences and choices, including site preferences and cookie consent choices;
• Support surveys, questionnaires and online forms, including recording whether you have participated and remembering relevant details where appropriate;
• Understand how visitors use our website, including the pages they visit and how long they spend on the site, so that we can analyse website usage and improve the user experience;
• Measure the effectiveness of our advertising;
• Maintain the security and integrity of our website.

4. Categories of cookies

The cookies we use fall into the following categories:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take that amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences. You can set your browser to block these cookies or alert you when they are used, but some parts of the website may not work properly.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Performance Cookies

Performance cookies collect information about visits and traffic sources, helping us measure and improve the performance of our website. These cookies may be set by us or third-party providers. They help us identify popular pages and videos and understand how visitors navigate the website.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not directly store personal data such as your name, but they may uniquely identify your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

5. Other similar tracking technologies

In addition to cookies, we use the following similar technologies on our website.

• Social Widgets: These buttons or icons allow you to interact with third-party social media services when you view a webpage. These widgets may collect browsing data and send it to the third party that provides the widget. The third party controls how it uses that data. These providers may also support our analytics or marketing activities. You can find more information in their privacy policies:
  
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
• Pixels: These are tiny graphics with a unique identifier that are used to understand browsing activity. Unlike cookies, which are stored on your device, pixels are embedded invisibly in webpages and load when you open them.

6. Our cookies and similar tracking technologies