Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website asks your browser to place on your computer’s hard drive or device to remember certain information about you. Cookies help us identify return visitors and enhance their experience with content and functions tailored to their interests. They also enable us to make improvements to the site, based on user behavior and preferences.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
Our website uses various types of cookies, each serving a specific purpose:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for navigating our site and using its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, services like commenting or account log-in would not function properly.
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Performance Cookies: These collect anonymous information on how visitors use the website, for instance, which pages are most visited, if videos will play smoothly, and if our users experience any error messages from certain pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor, but rather aggregate data to help us understand and improve the performance of our site.
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Functionality Cookies: These enable a more personalized experience on our website, allowing the website to remember your preferences or user ID when you return to the site. For example, your choice of layout or your region to show relevant news first.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver targeted advertising or limit the number of times you see an advertisement. They remember that you have visited our website and may help us understand your behavior after you see one of our ads, so we can work towards providing you with better and more personalized advertising.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control, manage, or delete cookies on your computer or device, you have the option to do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser has its own instructions for managing cookies and your personal preferences regarding cookies, which can be found within the ‘options’ or ‘preferences’ menu of your browser.
For more detailed information about managing and deleting cookies, visit aboutcookies.org. Alternatively, you can opt out of interest-based targeting by cookie by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party service providers to serve customized advertisements during your visit to our website. These providers may use a type of cookie, known as a “third-party” or “targeting” cookie, to collect information about your browsing habits in order to provide personalized advertisements when you visit our site.
Consent and Control
We respect your right to privacy and have implemented measures to ensure the protection of your personal data. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time by contacting us directly at [email protected]. Please note that disabling cookies may result in limited site functionality.
Changes to Our Cookie Policy
Our Cookie Policy may change from time to time, so it is advisable to check back regularly for updates. Any significant changes to this policy will be communicated as required by law and/or reflected in the updating of this notice.
For any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR regulations. If you have any concerns about the information we collect or use, you can contact our data protection officer at the same address.