Cookies Policy

Cookies Policy
What are Cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data that websites store on your browser or device to track your interactions and preferences while you're browsing online.

Why are Cookies Used?

We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:

• To remember your login details so you don't have to log in every time
• To save your preferences, such as language settings or display options
• To help us understand how users interact with our website and make improvements accordingly

Types of Cookies

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. They include:

• Security tokens to protect against malicious attacks
• Session identifiers to manage your browsing session
• Cookies required for site functionality, such as filling in forms or booking tickets

Essential cookies can't be disabled as they're critical to our website's operation.

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. They include:

• Login tokens to secure your account access
• Session variables that store information about your current session, such as the items in your shopping cart

Session cookies expire once you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device even after closing your browser. They include:

• Preference settings that save your choices for future sessions
• Language preferences or other display options
• Performance tracking cookies to help us improve our website's functionality

You can delete persistent cookies at any time, and some browsers also offer features to block them.

Functional Cookies

These cookies provide additional features on our website. They include:

• Social sharing buttons that require cookies for social networks like Facebook or Twitter
• Analytics tools that use cookies to gather performance data about how users interact with our site
• Content personalization services that tailor your experience based on preferences and browsing history

Preference and Language Settings

We store cookies related to language settings, display options, and other user preferences.

You can adjust these settings at any time through the browser controls or by updating your account settings directly on our website.

Login/Session Continuity

Cookies help maintain a consistent experience between page loads. When you log in or access sensitive areas of our site, cookies ensure that:

• Your session remains intact
• Sensitive data is properly secured and validated at each interaction
• Access permissions remain up-to-date based on your preferences

This helps prevent unauthorized account modifications or security breaches.

Device Recognition

We use first-party (our website) and third-party technology to recognize devices for legitimate purposes, including:

• Ensuring you have the optimal version of our website tailored specifically to your device
• Analyzing performance data from specific devices to better understand user behavior across different platforms
• Providing a consistent experience when accessing our site using multiple devices

This helps ensure that users can move seamlessly between devices.

Security-Related Cookies

We implement cookies for:

• CSRF token protection against malicious requests or hacking attempts
• Synchronizing security keys and verification mechanisms during secure operations, like login or account settings management
• Regularly updating browser-side validation of sensitive user input to enhance protection against fraudulent activities

These measures protect your data from unauthorized access.

Third-Party Integrations

Cookies may be set by third-party services when you visit our website. Examples include:

• Social media plugins sharing cookies for social interaction, authentication, and analytics
• Embedded content providers like Google Maps that require their own cookie settings to function correctly
• Marketing automation tools using session or preference tracking to personalize your experience

Browser Storage Technologies

Our site uses a combination of cookies stored in the browser's memory (session storage) for essential operations and persistent cookies saved on disk for more extensive functionality.

Clearing/Disabling Cookies

You can delete, block, or restrict specific types of cookies through your browser controls. Keep in mind:

• Disabling all cookies may impair certain website functionalities
• Removing preferences-based cookies will reset some user settings to default values

Refer to our Browser Cookie Controls section below for detailed instructions on controlling cookie usage.

Browser Cookie Controls

Most browsers have built-in options for managing cookies. You can either manually adjust these or choose not to use specific types of cookies based on your preferences:

• Disable all third-party cookies
• Block specific website domains from accessing certain cookie categories (e.g., advertising, analytics)
• Manage site-specific exceptions
• Update preferences directly through browser settings

Site Functionality Impact When Cookies Are Disabled

Some features and functionalities might not work as intended without essential or functional cookies. These include:

• Login authentication: Might require you to re-authenticate every time
• Form submissions and purchases may need manual entry due to loss of session data
• Website layout, colors, or fonts cannot be saved in your preference settings
• Sharing functionality on social media platforms is limited

Please note that disabling all cookies will severely impact many modern web applications.

Technical Diagnostics And Performance Optimisation

For more efficient site loading and performance analysis, we use:

Aggregated Analytics Information

Collected through analytics tools like Google Analytics (or other equivalent alternatives), which may involve data from multiple users. This information helps us understand user behavior patterns for better website optimization decisions.

User Experience Improvements

Cookies help ensure a tailored experience based on your preferences and browsing history, streamlining navigation for more efficient web interaction.

Changes to Our Cookies Policy

We might need to update this policy as we adapt our use of cookies in line with changing laws or regulations. We will notify you about any significant changes via a pop-up notification the next time you visit our website.

By using our site and selecting "Continue" after reading this notice, you are acknowledging your understanding that cookies may be used for various purposes outlined here.

If at any point you wish to discuss or update cookie preferences on an individual basis not possible through general settings above, please don't hesitate to contact us.