Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites save onto your computer or mobile device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently for users, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies have various functions: they may be essential to the functionality of the website, customize your experience, improve the performance of the site, or target you with advertisements that are relevant to your interests.
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
This website uses different types of cookies for various purposes:
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Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They enable you to log into secure areas and use shopping baskets or similar checkout processes. Without these cookies, services you’ve asked for can’t be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often. The information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous and is used to improve the performance of our website.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers, whose services we have added to our pages.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you. They track browsing habits and are often used to create user profiles. Advertising networks may share this information with advertisers.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control, manage, delete, or disable any cookies – including cookies set by third parties – you can do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser has its own instructions for this process:
- Google Chrome: Click on ‘Customize and control’ > ‘Settings’ > ‘Advanced’ > ‘Content settings’ to access cookie preferences.
- Mozilla Firefox: Click on ‘Menu’ (three horizontal lines) > ‘Options’ > ‘Privacy & Security’ > ‘Cookies and Site Data’.
- Safari: Choose ‘Preferences’ > ‘Privacy’ tab, then select ‘Manage Website Data’ to view or delete individual cookies.
- Internet Explorer: Click on ‘Tools’ (gear icon) > ‘Internet Options’ > ‘General’ tab under ‘Browsing history’, choose ‘Delete…’ to delete cookie files.
Third-Party Cookies and Their Usage
Our website uses third-party cookies to provide services such as mapping, videos, and social networks. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. We do not control the setting of these third-party cookies, so it is important to check the third-party websites for information about their cookies and how they manage cookies.
Consent and Control
Under GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA, and UK GDPR, we must obtain your consent to use cookies on our website. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can adjust your cookie preferences by clicking on the ‘Cookie Settings’ link found in our website footer. This will allow you to enable or disable individual types of cookies.
Contact Information
If you have any concerns about our use of cookies or any other aspect of our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure and we will continue to review and update our policies in line with regulatory practice.