Cookies Policy

Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and provide you with personalized services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how they affect your interactions on our site.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, login details, and previous interactions with the site. Cookies can be categorized into different types based on their functionality and lifespan.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for our website to function properly. These cookies enable features such as:

Login persistence: so that you don't have to re-login every time
Session management: to ensure secure browsing experience
Form validation: to prevent errors in form submissionsThese essential cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. They help us:

Store temporary data during online transactions, such as login details or shopping cart contents
Provide secure access to restricted areas of the websiteSession cookies do not persist beyond a single session.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device even after closing your browser. We use them for features like:

Language and preference settings: so that you can recall your preferred language, font size, or other preferences
Marketing tracking: to understand how users interact with our site and content (more on this below)

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies improve the overall browsing experience by enabling features such as:

Automatic login: saving time on repeated logins
Customized user interfaces: tailored to your device type and screen resolutionThese functional cookies store data that can be retrieved during future visits.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

We use analytics cookies from third-party services like Google Analytics. These cookies help us understand how users interact with our site, track visitor numbers, and optimize content for better performance.

Some examples of analytics cookies include:

Page view tracking
Clickstream analysis
Bounce rate monitoringThese cookies do not store any personally identifiable information but collect aggregated data to improve user experience and site efficiency.

Preference and Language Settings

We offer language settings that are stored in persistent cookies. This ensures that our content is displayed according to your preferred language or regional dialect.

Login/Session Continuity

To ensure seamless navigation between pages, we use login persistence cookies, which save your session details for quick access.

Device Recognition

Cookies can be used to identify the device you're browsing with (e.g., desktop computer, mobile phone). This helps us tailor our content and services to suit different screen sizes and resolutions.

Security-Related Cookies

We implement security-related cookies to protect against:

Cross-site scripting attacks
Cross-site request forgery attacksThese cookies prevent unauthorized access or malicious actions on your account.

Browser Storage Technologies

Our website uses local storage (LS) to store data that can only be accessed from the same domain. This provides improved performance for frequent users by storing frequently visited pages' metadata locally, such as login credentials and recent browsing history.

Third-Party Integrations

We partner with external services like analytics tools or social media platforms, which may set their own cookies on your device to track user behavior or serve personalized content based on prior interactions. We only share anonymized data for analytics purposes or aggregated metrics.

Marketing/Communication Preferences

To respect users' choices regarding marketing messages and promotional emails, we offer preference storage in persistent cookies. This allows you to manage which types of communication you wish to receive from us.

Cookie Consent Management

We comply with European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements for cookie consent management. When visiting our site, a pop-up appears informing users about the use of cookies and requesting their consent for tracking-related activities.

Managing Cookies

You can control your browser's cookie settings:

Google Chrome: visit chrome://settings/, scroll down to "Advanced," click on "Content settings"
Mozilla Firefox: navigate to firefox://options/, select the "Privacy & Security" tab
Safari (macOS): access safari->Preferences..., click on the “Privacy” icon, and choose the desired settings

Site Functionality Impact When Cookies Are Disabled

While most of our site functions remain operational with cookies disabled, you may encounter limitations in:

Login persistence: frequent re-login required
Customized user interfaces: reduced features or less personalization
Marketing tracking: we cannot tailor promotions to your preferencesAnalytics and performance data will also be affected.

Technical Diagnostics and Performance Optimisation

Our analytics tools provide aggregated statistics, helping us refine site content and layout for better user experience. Data collected through these cookies is anonymized and used solely for optimization purposes.

Aggregated Analytics Information

We share some aggregate metrics with external partners or analytics services to illustrate our effectiveness in engaging users:

Overall page views
Unique visitors (anonymously)
Bounce rates, time spent on the site, etc.Aggregate data will be limited to prevent personally identifiable information disclosure.

User Experience Improvements

Our commitment is to continually monitor and improve your browsing experience. Cookies allow us to implement subtle user interface adjustments based on aggregated patterns of user behavior.