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 distinguish you from other users on our website, which helps us provide you with a good user experience when you browse our site and also allows us to improve our service. Cookies can be session-based (temporary) or persistent (longer term).
Types of Cookies We Use
Our website uses various types of cookies for different purposes:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services like shopping baskets and e-billing cannot function correctly.
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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 do not collect personally identifiable information and are only used to improve how our website works.
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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. For instance, a functionality cookie can be used to remember your login information for future visits.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you, or to 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.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete, or block cookies, you can do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser has its own instructions on how to manage cookies:
- Google Chrome: Click on ‘Customize and control’ > ‘Settings’ > ‘Advanced settings’ > ‘Content settings’ > ‘Cookies’.
- Mozilla Firefox: Click on ‘Menu button’ > ‘Options’ > ‘Privacy’ panel > ‘Use custom settings’ > ‘Show Cookies’.
- Internet Explorer 11: Click on the Tools button > ‘Internet Options’ > ‘Privacy’ tab.
- Safari: Click on ‘Safari’ > ‘Preferences’ > ‘Privacy’ tab.
- Microsoft Edge: Click on ‘More tools’ > ‘Settings’ > ‘View site information’ > ‘Delete cookies’.
For more detailed information about managing and deleting cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may also use third-party cookies provided by other companies to provide certain functionality (e.g., videos from YouTube or maps from Google Maps), track the performance of our site, or for advertising purposes. These third-party service providers may use their own cookies and may collect information about your visit to our website and other websites in order to help us understand how our website is used and to improve the delivery of advertising on our site and elsewhere.
Consent and Control
We aim to comply with GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA, and UK GDPR, which means we ask for your consent before using any non-essential cookies. You can give your consent by continuing to use our website after a cookie notice has been displayed. However, you can change your mind at any time by adjusting your browser settings as described above.
Your continued use of this site implies that you accept the use of cookies on this site as described in this Cookie Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by deleting existing cookies and disabling future cookies.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
This Cookie Policy was last updated on January 1, 2024, and is subject to change to ensure compliance with current regulations and best practices for online user privacy and data protection.