What is a cookie?

A "cookie" is a small piece of data stored on your computer's hard drive that records your interactions with a website. This information allows the website to customise your experience when you return by offering tailored options based on your previous visits. Cookies are also utilised for traffic analysis, advertising, and marketing purposes.

Cookies are widely used across websites and pose no harm to your system.

You can manage the types of cookies you accept by adjusting your browser settings. You have the option to block cookies at any time by activating settings within your browser. However, please note that blocking all cookies, including essential ones, may limit your access to certain parts of our website.

How do we use cookies?

We use cookies to track your website usage, allowing us to understand your behaviour and identify any usage patterns. This insight helps us enhance and develop our website, products, and services to better meet your needs.

Cookies fall into two categories:

• Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are only stored during your browsing session and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They typically contain an anonymous session ID, enabling you to navigate the website without needing to log in on each page. Session cookies do not collect personal data from your computer.

• Persistent cookies: These cookies are stored as files on your computer and remain even after you close your browser. They can be read by the website that created them when you revisit the site. We utilise persistent cookies, such as those from Google Analytics, for tracking purposes.

Cookies can also be classified as follows:

• Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the effective functioning of the website, such as facilitating purchases, and cannot be disabled. They do not collect information for marketing purposes or track your internet browsing history.

• Performance cookies: These cookies enable us to monitor and improve website performance by counting visits, identifying traffic sources, and determining popular site sections.

• Functionality cookies: These cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and providing additional features, such as tailored news updates or video viewing options. The information collected by these cookies is typically anonymised.