What are Cookies?
Cookies and other online tracking technologies are small bits of data or code that are used to identify your devices when you use and interact with our websites and other services. They are often used for remembering your preferences, and generally improving your online experience.
Our Use of Cookies
- Certain features of Our Site depend on Cookies to function. Cookie Law deems these Cookies to be “strictly necessary”. These Cookies are described below. Your consent will not be sought to place these Cookies, but it is still important that you are aware of them. You may still block these Cookies by changing your internet browser’s settings, but please be aware that Our Site may not work properly if you do so. We have taken great care to ensure that your privacy is not at risk by allowing them.
- Our Site may place and access certain first party Cookies on your computer or device. First party Cookies are those placed directly by Us and are used only by Us. We use Cookies to facilitate and improve your experience of Our Site and to provide and improve Our products and/or services. We have carefully chosen these Cookies and have taken steps to ensure that your privacy and personal data is protected and respected at all times.
- By using Our Site you may also receive certain third-party Cookies on your computer or device. Third-party Cookies are those placed by websites, services, and/or parties other than Us. These Cookies are not integral to the functioning of Our Site and your use and experience of Our Site will not be impaired by refusing consent to them.
- Before Cookies are placed on your computer or device, you will receive a pop-up prompt requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies you are enabling Us to provide the best possible experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of Our Site may not function fully or as intended. [You will be given the opportunity to allow only first-party Cookies and block third-party Cookies.]
- All Cookies used by and on Our Site are used in accordance with current Cookie Law.
Types of Cookies
There are several types of cookies, some of which may be used by and on Our Site.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the running of a website and its features. They allow proper website functionality and access to services such as your account, secure shopping, and posting comments on a blog. Without them, a website cannot perform properly.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website. For example, which pages are visited most often, how people navigate around the site, and if there are any error messages that appear. They don’t collect any information that identifies a user, only anonymized, aggregated information that is used to improve the way the website works, and the customer journey.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow a website to remember your preferences and choices you make, such as your preferred language, region, and username. They gather information on things you customize and select and retain it for your next visit. They are not essential but enhance the user experience of a site.
Third-Party Cookies
Some website pages may use third party services or software, such as maps, online videos, or social networking features. Many of these services may set cookies in your browser. This website has no control over third-party cookies but visitors can opt-out of these cookies via their browser.
Flash cookies
Flash cookies are commonly used in website advertisements, video clips, and animation. They enable a website to recognize the user’s browser when it returns and store information such as when a video stopped playing. They also provide functions such as remembering your settings and preferences.
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used by advertisers to deliver adverts that are more relevant to you and your interests. They keep track of which ads a person has viewed, control how many times they are exposed to the same advert, and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. This information can then be used in remarketing, by customizing adverts the user sees on other websites.
Web Beacons
Web beacons are bits of data that count the number of users who access a website or webpage. They allow an organization to see if a cookie has been activated if a user has clicked through to links to adverts contained in emails. This is used to identify which emails are of most interest to a customer and to track the success of advertisements.
Enabling/Disabling Cookies
You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. Most internet browsers also enable you to choose whether you wish to disable all cookies or only third-party Cookies. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser or the documentation that came with your device.
You can choose to delete Cookies on your computer or device at any time, however, you may lose any information that enables you to access Our Site more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, login and personalization settings.
It is recommended that you keep your internet browser and operating system up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser and manufacturer of your computer or device if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.
