Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies facilitate a variety of functions ranging from remembering your preferences on a site to targeting ads to you based on your interests and browsing history.
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
This website uses different types of cookies, each serving distinct purposes:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function correctly and safely, enabling basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, services like shopping baskets and e-billing cannot 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, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don’t collect information that identifies a visitor; all information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. The information is used to improve how the website functions and performs.
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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 personalized features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you’ve made to the website, for example text size or other customizable aspects of the site.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. If you are not logged in, these cookies can be placed on your browser by a third party with our permission.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete, or disable some or all cookies, you can do so through your browser settings. Each browser has different procedures for managing settings and clearing cookies; please check your specific browser’s help section for more information. You can choose to delete all of our cookies or reject bothersome cookies should you visit our site again. However, please note that disabling cookies may prevent you from using certain aspects of the website and some features may not work correctly.
Third-Party Cookies and Their Usage
Our website sometimes uses third-party cookies to help us monitor our advertisements’ performance (e.g., Google AdWords) and show you more personalized content relevant to your interests on other websites after you leave ours. These third-party services may place cookies on your device for these purposes, with your consent where required by law.
Consent and Control
We respect the privacy of our users and are committed to transparency regarding how we use cookies. Your consent is important to us, which is why we provide you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and ensure that you can give or withdraw your consent at any time. You can manage your cookie preferences using the Cookie Settings Tool on our website, which allows you to control which categories of cookies you accept or reject.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy is regularly reviewed and updated as necessary to reflect changes in cookies we use or for compliance purposes. When we update this policy, we will update the “Last Updated” date above. You should check this Cookie Policy occasionally to see if any changes have been made that might affect your rights.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, please feel free to contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with the ePrivacy Directive (as amended by GDPR and UK GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We strive to ensure that our use of cookies is in line with the highest standards of privacy protection.