Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that are stored on your device when you visit certain websites. They are used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used. Cookies play a crucial role in helping us understand how our site is performing and how we can improve it.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
Our website uses various types of cookies to enhance your experience on our site. These include:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate our 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 data on the performance of our site, such as pages visited and any errors encountered. They help us understand how users interact with our website so that we can improve its functionality. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience. For example, your user name, language preference, or the region you are in. They also allow us to personalize our content for you, greet you by name, and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of theme or your preferred areas of interest).
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. If you are not logged in, they consider your browser as a single user for the purpose of delivering advertisements.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
You can manage or delete these small files according to your preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse or block cookies, typically within the ‘settings’ or ‘preferences’ menu of your browser. The help function in your browser should provide further guidance on how to do this. Alternatively, you can visit websites such as aboutcookies.org, which offers guidance for all modern browsers.
Third-Party Cookies and Their Usage
Our website also uses third-party cookies provided by external parties, including service providers and advertising partners. These cookies help us understand our audience better and improve our services. Third-party cookies may be used to track your browsing habits on pages other than ours for the purpose of delivering more relevant content or advertisements to you.
Consent and Control
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can change your cookie settings at any time by following the instructions provided above. Please note that if you limit the ability of websites to set certain cookies, you may affect the functionality of the site or the services we offer.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
We are committed to protecting your personal data and will continue to update our policies in line with best practices and legal requirements, including GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR.
Note for California Residents under CCPA
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal data. If you are a resident of California, you can exercise your data protection rights by contacting us at the address provided above. Please see our Privacy Policy for more details on these rights and how to exercise them.