 COOKIE POLICYÂ
1. What is a Cookie?
Cookies are small pieces of data which are downloaded and stored on a user's device via their web browser when they access certain websites. They are typically used to keep track of the settings users have selected and actions they have taken on a site and to recognize a user's device.
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2. Why do we use Cookies?
We use cookies and other similar technologies for several different purposes which include:
1) To provide a great experience for our visitors and customers.
2) To identify registered members, or users who have registered to our site.
3) To monitor and analyze the performance, operation and effectiveness of our platform.
4) To ensure our platform is secure and safe to use.
5) For security needs and fraud protection purposes and to identify and prevent cyber-attacks.
6) Keeping you signed in.
7) Keeping your preferences.
8) Understand how you use our website.
9) To understand and improve the impact of our marketing campaigns and activities.
10) To provide you with the service you chose to receive from us.
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3. What types of Cookies do we use?
Cookies that are used by us should be divided into two types:
1) First-Party Cookies - These are cookies that are placed by us.
2) Third-Party Cookies - Cookies that are placed and used by third-party companies which are our partners.
It is important to note that we cannot access third-party cookies, or can other third-party organizations access the data in the cookies we use on our site. We do not allow third parties to use the cookies for any purpose other than those described in this policy.
The Cookies used on our website fall into the following categories:
1) Essential Cookies - Allowing you to move around the website and use essential features like secure and private areas.
2) Analytic Cookies - Enable us to understand how you use our website, for example, which pages you visited. It provides statistics on how our website is used and improves the website by identifying any errors and performance issues.
3) Functional Cookies - These are used to remember the choices users make, like what are your language settings. This helps improve your browsing experience.
4) Marketing Cookies - Used to collect information about the impact of our marketing campaigns and activities performed around our site on users and non-users.
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4. Duration of Cookies.
Depending on the Cookie's function, they may have different durations. There are two types:
1) Session Cookies - These last as long as your session is online, meaning the browser deletes these cookies once you close your web browser.
2) Persistent Cookies - These stay on your device after the web browser has been closed and last for the period specified in the cookie.
5. Your Choices.
You can change your cookie settings using the following methods:
1) Cookie Consent Banner - On initially visiting our website you will be prompted with a Cookie Consent Banner. A Cookie Consent Banner is a notification that informs website visitors on how their cookies are used on the website. Visitors can either approve all cookie types by simply clicking the "Accept" button or only allow specific types of cookies by clicking the "Settings" button and selecting the preferred option.
2) Cookie Settings Widget - There will be a Cookie Settings Widget visible on every page of our website. Once you have initially approved your cookie settings with the Cookie Consent Banner, visitors can click on the Cookie Settings Widget to reopen the cookie banner settings at any time. This allows our visitors to change their cookie preferences at will.
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You can change your cookie settings in the following way:
1) Essential Cookies - These cookies enable core functionality such as security, and network management, and provide you with access to features such as your account and purchase information, member-only resources, and other areas of our website. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.
2) Marketing, Analytics & Other Cookies - We recommend enabling these cookies by clicking the toggle button to give you a more personalised experience when using our site. Our site uses tools, such as cookies, to understand how you use our services and to improve your experience and our advertising relevance.
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6. Further Information about Cookies.
To learn more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and understand how to manage, delete and block them, you can visit:
Information Commissioner's Office - Cookies
It is also possible to stop your browser from accepting cookies altogether by changing your browser's cookie settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options", "Preferences" or "Settings" menu of your browser.
Please note that deleting our cookies, disabling future cookies or tracking technologies may prevent you from accessing certain areas or features of our services, or may otherwise adversely affect your browsing experience.
The following links may also be helpful, or you can use the "Help" option within your browser.
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Privacy & Security - Microsoft Edge
Cookie Settings - Internet Explorer
Cookie Settings - Chrome (Google)
Cookie Settings - Chrome (Android)
Cookie Settings - Safari (macOS)
Cookie Settings - Safari (iOS)
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To opt out of and prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics across all websites, please see the following information.
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7. Updates or Amendments to the Policy.
We may update or amend this cookie policy periodically. We encourage you to regularly review this page for the latest information about cookies set by us.
8. Cookies Table.
The cookie table below provides you with information about the type, categories, purpose and duration of cookies that could be placed by our site and third-party service providers: