Cookies Policy

Cookies Policy

What are Cookies?Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device by a website, app, or browser while you browse the internet. They're often used to enhance user experience, provide personalized content, and aid website functionality.

Why Are Cookies Used?Websites use cookies for various reasons:

• To recognize returning users
• To remember user preferences (e.g., language settings)
• To improve site performance and speed
• For targeted advertising or marketing purposes
• To analyze user behavior on the website

Types of Cookies

Essential Cookies

These are required by law to provide essential services like browsing, searching, and authentication. We use these cookies for:

• Secure login and session management
• User verification and consent storage (for cookie policies like this one)

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that disappear once you close the browser or end the session. They help us keep track of:

• Shopping carts
• Search history
• Language settings

Persistent Cookies

Cookies that stay on your device even after closing the browser, typically stored in a dedicated storage area (like 'local storage'). These are used for:

• User preferences and customization options
• Personalized content recommendations
• Site performance tracking

Functional Cookies

These enable specific site features or functions. They can be session-based or persistent.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

We use analytics tools to understand how you interact with our website, including page views, search queries, and navigation patterns. This helps us:

• Optimize content and user experience
• Monitor performance and security

Preference and Language Settings

Cookies remember your language choices and other settings so we can tailor the site to suit your needs.

Cookie Management

We offer various cookie management options for users who wish to control or disable cookies altogether:

• Clearing Cookies: Clear cookies stored on your device through browser settings (usually found in 'Settings' > 'History' or 'Cookies').
• Disabling Cookies: Choose whether to allow websites to send cookies by toggling the relevant setting in your browser.
• Cookie Blocking Tools: Consider using external tools that block or filter unwanted cookie types.

Technical Diagnostics and Performance OptimisationOur analytics and performance tracking helps us:

• Identify technical issues
• Monitor site speed and functionality

Aggregated Analytics InformationWe use aggregated, anonymized data to improve the overall website experience without compromising individual user privacy.

User Experience ImprovementsBy gathering insights on how you interact with our site, we can tailor content, layout, and features to better match your needs and preferences.