How Cookies Are Used on This Website

Last updated: 18 September 2025

This policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used when you visit the Website. It also describes the information these technologies may collect, why they are used and how you can manage them through your browser.

Information collected during a visit

When you open the Website, certain technical information may be recorded automatically. This can include your browser type, IP address, device information and the page or website that directed you here.

This information is collected through cookies and comparable tracking technologies. A cookie is a small file stored on your device while you browse a website.

Some cookies are necessary for essential Website functions. Others help remember preferences, analyse usage and assess the performance of promotional activity.

Purposes of cookie use

Cookies may be used to:

  • Keep essential Website features working correctly.
  • Remember selected settings, including language or regional preferences.
  • Maintain session-related information during a visit.
  • Measure Website traffic and understand how pages are used.
  • Evaluate the performance of advertising and promotional campaigns.

Cookie categories

Essential cookies

Essential cookies support the basic operation of the Website. They may be required for page navigation, account access, secure areas and other core functions.

Restricting these cookies may prevent certain pages or services from working as intended.

Preference and functionality cookies

These cookies remember choices made during a visit or on previous visits. Stored information may include a session identifier, preferred language or selected region.

Their purpose is to provide a more consistent experience and reduce the need to select the same settings each time the Website is opened.

Advertising and campaign cookies

Advertising cookies are used to measure the results of marketing campaigns. They may record visits to the Website and registrations associated with particular advertisements.

These cookies may be placed by advertising partners. Those partners may combine information about a Website visit with information collected through their own services or other sources.

Any additional processing carried out by a third-party provider is governed by that provider’s own privacy policy.

Technical sources of cookies

Based on the technical structure of the Website, cookies may be grouped according to where they are created and stored:

  • Cookies created by the back-end application.
  • Cookies created by the front-end application.
  • Cookies provided by third-party services.

Cookies from external providers

Some services used on the Website may place their own cookies on your device. These third-party technologies can be used to measure traffic, analyse interaction with Website content and review the effectiveness of advertising.

Third-party cookies are controlled by the relevant provider. Their use of collected information is subject to their own terms and privacy practices.

Changing cookie settings

You can block, remove or restrict cookies through your browser settings. The available controls depend on the browser and device you use.

Disabling cookies may affect navigation, account access, saved preferences and other Website features. Some services may not function correctly when essential cookies are blocked.

Additional cookie information

General information about cookies and browser controls is available at:

AboutCookies.org

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