What AreCookies?
Cookies aresmall text files containing letters and numbers that are stored onyour browser or the hard drive of your computer (or mobile device)when you visit a website, provided you consent to their use. Thesefiles allow the website to recognise your device and storeinformation about your visit, such as your preferences or actionstaken on the website.
How We UseCookies
We use cookiesto enhance your browsing experience and ensure that our websitefunctions correctly. By using cookies, we can:
- Improve the overall performance and usability of the website.
- Tailor content and services to your preferences.
- Provide you with a more personalised and seamless browsing experience.
Types ofCookies We Use
Our website usesdifferent types of cookies for various purposes. These include:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookiesare essential for the website to function properly. Without these,certain features and services you request, such as logging intosecure areas or using e-billing services, cannot be provided.Strictly necessary cookies ensure the core functionality of the site,such as security and accessibility.
- Analytical or Performance Cookies
These cookieshelp us measure and analyse how visitors interact with our website.By collecting anonymous information such as the number of visitorsand how they navigate through the site, we can identify areas forimprovement and optimise the user experience. These cookies help usensure that our website works as intended and that visitors caneasily find the information they are looking for.
- Functionality Cookies
Functionalitycookies allow us to remember your preferences and previousinteractions with our website. When you return to the site, thesecookies enable us to provide a more personalised experience bygreeting you by name and remembering details such as your preferredlanguage, region, or any settings you’ve customised during previousvisits.
- Targeting Cookies
These cookiestrack your browsing activity on our website, including the pages youvisit and the links you follow. This data allows us to show youcontent and advertisements that are more relevant to your interests.We may also share this information with third parties, such asadvertisers, to help improve the relevance of ads displayed to youacross the internet.
Managing YourCookie Preferences
You have theright to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most webbrowsers allow you to control cookies through their settings,enabling you to:
- Refuse all cookies.
- Accept only certain types of cookies.
- Be alerted when a cookie is being set or accessed by a website.
Please note thatdisabling or refusing cookies may impact your experience on ourwebsite. Certain sections of the site may become inaccessible or notfunction as intended if cookies are restricted or blocked. Fordetailed guidance on managing cookies, consult your browser’s helpdocumentation.
Third-PartyCookies
Some cookies onour website are placed by trusted third-party service providers, suchas analytics or advertising partners. These third parties may use theinformation collected through cookies to enhance your user experienceor serve you relevant advertisements on other platforms. While wework only with reputable partners, we encourage you to review theirprivacy and cookie policies for more details on how they handle yourdata.