Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies serve various functions, from remembering your preferences to compile statistics on website usage to enable the functionality of certain features on our website.
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
This website uses several types of cookies as described below:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are strictly necessary for the provision of services requested by the user, such as navigating the site. Without these cookies, services like shopping baskets and e-billing could not operate.
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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, and if they get error messages from web pages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated to improve our website’s performance and user experience.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used by us and our partners, affiliates, or advertisers to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on this website and other sites.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control, manage, or delete the cookies you accept from the website, you can do so through your browser settings. The Help function within your browser explains how to change these settings. You can also visit websites such as aboutcookies.org for detailed instructions on how to manage and delete cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
This website uses third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how our site is used. These services may place performance and targeting/advertising cookies on your device. For more information about these particular cookies and how to opt-out, please see the privacy policies provided by these services:
- Google Analytics: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004247?hl=en
Consent and Control
We require your consent to use cookies that are not strictly necessary for the site’s functionality. When you first visit our website, a banner will notify you of our use of cookies and provide a link to this Cookie Policy. If you continue to use our site, we will assume that you consent to the use of such non-essential cookies as described in this policy.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the ‘Cookie Settings’ link found in the website’s footer. You can then set your preferences for each type of cookie.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
We will update this Cookie Policy from time to time to stay compliant with relevant laws and guidance, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Whenever we update this policy, we will provide the updated date at the top of this page.
Please note that by continuing to use our website after these changes are made, you acknowledge and agree to their application to you and the processing of personal data as set out above.