Cookie Policy

Thank you for visiting our website.

This cookie policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies during your digital experience when you visit our website. We want to explain what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control their use.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files, that are saved on your computer or other device when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to “remember” you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a “session cookie”) or for repeated visits (using a “persistent cookie”). They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors and perform essential functions such as allowing users to register and remain logged in. Cookies can be set by the site you are visiting (known as “first-party cookies”) or by third parties, such as those providing content or advertising and analytics services on the website (“third-party cookies”).

How we use cookies

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons, in order to make our website or web services work, and we consider these “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies allow us to provide a better user experience, such as remembering the active tab between page loads. Finally, third-party cookies offer tracking technologies that we use to analyse trends and improve the website as a whole. This is described in more detail below.

Cookies served through our websites

The specific types of first- and third-party cookies served through our websites and the purposes they fulfil are described in greater detail below:

Other tracking technologies

Log file information

Log file information is automatically reported by your browser each time you access a web page. When you use the service, our servers automatically record certain log file information. These server logs may include information such as the web request, Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, referring/exit pages and URLs, number of clicks and how you interact with links on the Service, domain names, landing pages, pages viewed, and other similar information.

Web Beacon / Clear GIFs information

When you use the site, we may use clear GIFs (also known as web beacons) which are used to anonymously track the online usage patterns of our users. In addition, we may use clear GIFs in HTML-based emails sent to our users to track which emails are opened by recipients. This information is used to enable more accurate reporting, improve the effectiveness of our marketing, and enhance our users’ experience.

How can you control cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.

Browser controls:

you can set or modify your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our service although your access to some features may be limited. For more information about cookie controls in your browser, please click the following link for your browser:

Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences

Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en

Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/ph21411?locale=en_US

Opting out of interest-based advertising:

most advertising networks offer a way to opt out of interest-based advertising. If you would like more information, please visit https://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or http://www.youronlinechoices.com.

Do Not Track:

some internet browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari, include the ability to transmit “Do Not Track” or “DNT” signals. Since uniform standards for “DNT” signals have not been adopted, our website does not currently process or respond to “DNT” signals.

We take privacy seriously and will make efforts to continue monitoring developments in DNT browser technology and the implementation of this standard. For more information about “DNT”, please visit All About Do Not Track.

Changes to the cookie policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore revisit this cookie statement periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.