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Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device
(computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They
are widely used to make websites work, or work more
efficiently, as well as to provide information to website
owners.
Similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, local storage or
scripts, may also be used. In this Policy, we refer to all of
these collectively as “cookies”.
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When Do We Collect Cookies?
We set and read cookies when:
- You first visit the Website;
- You navigate between pages on the Website;
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You interact with certain features (e.g. forms, embedded
content, videos);
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You adjust your cookie preferences, if a cookie management
tool is provided;
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Third-party services integrated into the Website (e.g.
analytics, embedded content) place their own cookies.
Some cookies are set directly by us (“first-party cookies”),
while others are set by third parties (“third-party cookies”).
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Types Of Cookies We Use And What Data They Store
Strictly necessary cookies
Always active
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website
and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually
set only in response to actions made by you, such as:
- Navigating between pages;
- Filling in forms;
- Setting privacy or cookie preferences.
Personal data stored / collected
- A unique session ID or token;
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Basic technical information required to route your
request (e.g. load balancing identifiers).
Purpose
To provide core functionality, maintain security and
enable you to use features you have explicitly requested.
Without these cookies, the Website may not function
properly.
Performance and analytics cookies
Optional
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the
Website so that we can measure and improve its performance
and user experience.
Personal data / information stored may include
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IP address (typically truncated or pseudonymised where
possible);
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Device and browser information (e.g. type, version,
operating system);
- Approximate location (e.g. city or region);
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Information about how you arrived on the Website (e.g.
referrer URL);
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Pages viewed, time spent on pages, clicks and navigation
paths.
Purpose
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To generate aggregate statistics about Website usage;
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To identify which pages and content are most or least
popular;
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To diagnose technical problems and improve design and
navigation.
We do not use these cookies to identify you directly, but
some of the data collected may be considered personal data
under certain laws.
Functionality cookies
Optional
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make
and provide enhanced, personalised features.
Personal data stored may include
- Preferences (e.g. language, cookie settings);
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Previously entered information (e.g. form data, where
you choose to have it remembered).
Purpose
To make your experience more convenient and tailored, so
you do not have to re enter the same information each time
you visit.
Marketing and targeting cookies (if used)
Optional
If enabled, these cookies may be set by us or by third-party
marketing partners to:
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Track your visit across pages and, in some cases, across
websites;
- Build a profile of your interests;
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Display relevant advertising on other websites or
platforms;
- Measure the effectiveness of campaigns.
Personal data stored may include
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A unique identifier linked to your browser or device;
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Information about pages visited and actions taken on the
Website;
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In some cases, hashed identifiers (e.g. from email
addresses) used to match with social or advertising
platforms.
Purpose
To provide more relevant advertising and to understand how
effective our marketing activities are.
You can opt out of these cookies as described below.
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Is Acceptance Of Cookies Mandatory?
Strictly necessary cookies are required for the Website to
function correctly. If you block or delete these cookies, some
parts of the Website may not work as intended or may not be
accessible.
For all other types of cookies (e.g. analytics, functionality,
marketing):
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Acceptance is not mandatory in order to access the Website.
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You can choose to refuse or disable these cookies without
losing basic access to the site, although some features may
be less tailored or may not function optimally.
Where required by law, we will only place non-essential
cookies (such as analytics or marketing cookies) after you
have given your consent via the cookie banner or settings.
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How To Manage Or Disable Cookies
You have several options to control cookies:
Please note that disabling or deleting cookies may impact your
user experience, and some Website functionalities may become
limited.
Some cookies on the Website may be set by third parties, such
as:
- Analytics providers;
- Embedded content providers (e.g. video, maps);
- Social media platforms;
- Advertising or remarketing partners (if used).
These third parties may process the data collected through
their cookies for their own purposes, for example to improve
their services or to build aggregated statistics. We do not
control these cookies directly.
We recommend that you review the privacy and cookie policies
of these third-party providers for more information about
their practices.
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Relation To Personal Data And Our Privacy Policy
Some cookies collect or are associated with personal data
(such as IP addresses, identifiers, or contact details where
available). To the extent that we use such information, we do
so in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which explains:
- The types of personal data we process;
- The purposes and legal bases for processing;
- With whom we may share personal data;
- Your rights regarding your personal data.
You can find more details in our Privacy Policy, which forms
part of this Cookie Policy.
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Changes To This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect
changes in technology, law or our practices. Any updates will
be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay
informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
If you have any questions or comments about this Cookie Policy
or our use of cookies, please contact us at: