Cookie Policy
Use of cookies
Cookies are small text files or small pieces of information stored via your Internet browser on your end device (computer, tablet, laptop or mobile phone) when you visit different websites and pages on the Internet. The main purpose of cookies is to allow the Website to remember the user when they return it. Some cookies serve more specific applications, such as remembering user behaviour on the site and enhancing the user experience on the Website. For more information about how cookies work, you can refer to relevant resources available on the Internet.
How are cookies used on this Website?
We use cookies on this Website primarily to enhance its usability, improve performance and store information about user behaviour. No personal data is stored during this process. This means that we cannot identify you as an individual through the cookies on the site. Therefore, the collection of this information is not subject to the Personal Data Protection Act. The information collected from cookies is generally used in an aggregated form for the purpose of analysing user behaviour on the Website. This allows us to improve the site’s functionality, optimise user journeys and enhance the content provided.
What kind of cookies are used on this Website?
Session cookies
These cookies facilitate your use of the site by temporarily storing information only during your browser session. Typically, the information stored includes goods or services you added to the basket, pages of the site you visited and how you accessed certain information. These cookies do not collect information from your end device and are automatically deleted when you leave the Website or end your browser session.
Persistent cookies
These cookies allow us to store specific information about browsing activity, such as analysing site visits, tracking how you accessed the Website, monitoring which pages you viewed, noting which options you selected and observing how you navigated the Website. Tracking this information enables us to improve the Website by correcting errors and expanding content. The storage duration of these cookies varies according to their specific purpose.
Third-party cookies
On our Website, there are links to other sites or embedded content from services like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Google+, Google Analytics, LinkedIn and partner websites. When you visit these sites or open their content, cookies from those websites may be stored on your end device. These are known as ‘third-party cookies’, and we do not control their generation or management. We therefore advise you to seek information about these cookies and how they are managed on the respective third-party websites.
Performance cookies:
These cookies help us count visits and traffic sources, enabling us to measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors navigate the site. All of the information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.
Google Analytics – We use Google Analytics to understand how our media campaigns perform and how you interact with our Website in order to improve the user experience. Google Analytics cookies allow us to gain a comprehensive understanding of visitor habits and volume, which helps enhance the overall Website experience. You can refuse the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Additionally, you can prevent Google from collecting and using data (cookies and IP address) by downloading and installing the browser plugin available here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en-GB#.
You can disable the use of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics opt-out link. This creates an opt-out cookie to prevent further processing of your data. For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please refer to Google’s help pages and privacy policy: Google’s Privacy Policy, Google Analytics Help pages
Targeting – These cookies are set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by these companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. These cookies uniquely identify your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will not experience our targeted advertising on other websites.
Facebook Ads – Facebook helps you stay connected with your network through its website/mobile app. We enable you to share any interesting content on Facebook and may occasionally provide you with targeted ads on Facebook based on your interest in the content on our Website. For more information about Facebook cookies, please refer to their help pages and privacy policy: About cookie settings for Facebook pixel
Retargeting: https://retargeting.biz/data-protection-good-practices
How can I manage the use of cookies on this Website?
All browsers allow you to manage cookies through a dedicated folder in your browser settings. You can block cookies, delete all or some of them, or set your preferences regarding the use of cookies before visiting our site. Please note that deleting or blocking cookies may adversely affect the functionality of our Website, potentially impacting your user experience.
Disabling or blocking cookies
You can control, disable or block cookies through your browser settings. However, please be aware that completely prohibiting the use of all cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the site, and certain features may not work as expected.
Using the opt-out option
If for any reason you wish to opt out of the services we provide through the aforementioned cookies, you should visit the Cookie settings section and follow the outlined steps.
You can delete all cookies from your device by clearing your browser’s browsing history, which removes all cookies from websites you have visited. Please note, however, that this may also erase saved information (e.g. login details, site preferences etc.).
For more precise control over cookies from a specific site, check the privacy and cookie settings in your preferred browser.
Most modern browsers allow you to prevent cookies from being placed on your device, but this may require you to manually adjust certain settings each time you visit a site or page. Be aware that some services and functions may not work at all (e.g. logging in to an account) if cookies are disabled.
This Cookie Policy may be amended or updated at any time in the future. The amended Policy will be published on this Website and will be effective from the date of publication.