Why do we use cookies?
We use cookies to enhance the user experience on our platform. They help us remember your preferences, provide personalized content, and improve site functionality.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include:
Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that exist only for the duration of your browsing session. They do not store any long-term data on your device.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain stored on your device even after the browsing session has ended.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies are used to provide a more engaging experience. They include:
Analytics and Performance Cookies
We use analytics and performance cookies to understand website usage patterns, track user behavior, and improve site performance. These cookies are used by third-party services such as Google Analytics.
Preference and Language Settings
We respect your language and layout settings preferences stored in persistent cookies. If you change these settings while browsing, the updated information will be reflected in subsequent visits.
Login/Session Continuity
Our login persistence is based on authentication tokens stored in both essential and persistent cookies. This allows users to seamlessly access their account without re-authenticating each time they visit our site.
Device Recognition
We use device recognition technologies such as fingerprinting (e.g., browser type, operating system) for analytics purposes only. These are non-personal data elements that help us understand user demographics and browsing patterns.
Security-Related Cookies
We use security-related cookies to protect your login sessions from unauthorized access.
Browser Storage Technologies
We support browser storage technologies such as localstorage.js, which allows us to store larger amounts of data locally. This information is stored on your device and can be accessed without requiring network connections.
Third-Party Integrations
We integrate with various third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to track user behavior and performance metrics. These integrations are explicitly consented by our users through cookie policy acceptance.
Marketing or Communication Preferences
You have control over your marketing preferences stored in persistent cookies. We respect your opt-out choices for targeted marketing communications.
Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our site, a cookie consent notice will appear. You can choose to accept or decline cookies as per your preferences. We also store an acceptance of our policy in persistent cookies to ensure that all subsequent visits comply with this policy.
Browser Cookie Controls
Most modern web browsers allow users to control their cookies through browser settings and extensions. For example:
Clearing or Disabling Cookies
You can choose to clear or disable all cookies on your device through browser settings. However, this may impact functionality and performance on our platform as some essential services rely on cookie storage (e.g., session management).
Site Functionality Impact When Cookies are Disabled
Some features might not function optimally or be available when you disable all cookies. These include:
Technical Diagnostics and Performance Optimisation
We use aggregated analytics data (e.g., number of visitors, average session time) to inform technical decisions about performance improvements. This may involve cookie-based tracking for performance metrics such as page loading times or server error rates.
Aggregated Analytics Information
Our analytics tools provide an aggregate picture of user behavior without storing personally identifiable information in cookies. These insights help us improve website functionality and enhance the overall experience for visitors.
User Experience Improvements
We continually assess user behavior patterns using analytics data from cookies. This helps us identify areas where we can optimize performance and improve the overall browsing experience for you and future visitors.
