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Cookies Policy

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to enhance and customise your browsing experience. They contain information about your interactions with our website, such as pages you've visited or preferences you've set.

Why do we use Cookies?

We use cookies to make our website more efficient, secure, and tailored to your needs. Cookies enable us to:

  • Store login credentials for a smoother user experience
  • Analyse traffic patterns to improve site functionality and content relevance
  • Customise language settings and display preferences
  • Enhance security through device recognition and session management

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They include:

  • Session ID cookies: Store unique identifiers for each user's browsing session
  • Login persistence cookies: Remember your login credentials across multiple sessions

These essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're required for basic functionality.

Session Cookies

Session cookies expire when you close your browser or log out of our website. They contain temporary information, such as:

  • User ID and authentication data
  • Shopping cart contents (if applicable)
  • Page navigation history

We use session cookies to ensure secure login sessions and efficient browsing experiences.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted. They store long-term preferences, including:

  • Language settings
  • Display options (e.g., font size, layout)
  • Marketing consent information

These persistent cookies enable us to recall your specific needs during future visits.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies collect and process non-sensitive data about how you interact with our website, such as:

  • Page navigation patterns
  • Time spent on individual pages
  • Mouse movements (e.g., hover-over effects)

This information helps us refine content presentation, improve user experience, and optimise site performance.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies gather anonymous usage statistics to evaluate the effectiveness of our marketing efforts and website design. They track:

  • Unique visitor numbers and demographics
  • Browsing patterns across multiple sessions or devices
  • Technical diagnostics (e.g., browser type, screen resolution)

This aggregated data enables us to make informed decisions about site development, advertising strategies, and resource allocation.

Preference and Language Settings

We store cookies that remember your preferred language settings and display options. These cookies are used solely for user convenience and can be modified or cleared at any time through our website's preference management tools.

Login/Session Continuity

To ensure a seamless experience across multiple sessions, we use login persistence cookies to recall your username and password information.

Device Recognition

Some of our cookies enable us to identify the device (e.g., computer, mobile) from which you access our site. This allows us to adapt content and functionality for optimal display on different devices.

Security-Related Cookies

Security cookies are used to protect your session data against potential attacks or manipulations. They ensure that our website remains a secure environment for all users.

Browser Storage Technologies

Modern browsers utilise various storage technologies, such as LocalStorage, SessionStorage, or IndexedDB. We leverage these technologies for more efficient and granular data management on the client-side.

Third-Party Integrations

Our website may integrate third-party services (e.g., analytics platforms) that place cookies to support their functionality or performance metrics. These integrations are clearly stated within our Privacy Policy.

Marketing/Communication Preferences

Cookies manage your marketing-related preferences, including consent for specific types of advertising. You can modify these settings at any time through the 'Preference Management' section on our website.

Cookie Consent Management

We offer a clear interface to view and control cookies placed by us or third-party services. This ensures that you have complete transparency over data collection and processing activities related to cookie usage.

Browser Cookie Controls

Your browser allows you to delete, disable, or block specific types of cookies. Keep in mind that disabling certain essential cookies may impair site functionality or performance.

Clearing/Disabling Cookies

To clear cookies from your device:

  • Review our website's cookie settings
  • Visit your browser's cookie management interface (usually found under 'Settings' or 'Privacy')
  • Consider using third-party tools to manage cookies across multiple sites

Please note that disabling certain essential cookies may impact user experience.

Site Functionality Impact when Cookies are Disabled

While many essential features will continue to function, disabling all types of cookies might impair site performance, security, and functionality. This includes:

  • Inhibited login persistence
  • Limited personalisation options (e.g., language settings)
  • Reduced analytics capabilities for website improvement