Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17th March 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognise your device, store preferences, and improve user experience. They can also be used for security, analytics, and targeted advertising.
Cookies are used by most websites and do not harm your system.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Enhance website performance – ensuring smooth navigation and quick loading times.
Analyse website traffic – understanding how visitors interact with our site.
Personalise your experience – remembering your preferences and login details.
Improve our services – identifying trends and making improvements based on user behaviour.
Some cookies are essential for our website to function correctly, while others help us improve your browsing experience.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Cookies can be categorised as follows:
A. Based on Duration:
- Session Cookies – Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. These allow seamless browsing without requiring repeated logins.
- Persistent Cookies – remain on your device after you close your browser and are used to recognise you when you return to our website. We use persistent cookies for services like Google Analytics to track website usage over time.
B. Based on Purpose:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
- Essential for the website to function (e.g., shopping carts, login authentication).
- Cannot be disabled as they are required for website security and core functionality.
- These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes.
Performance Cookies
- Help us track website performance, visitor numbers, and traffic sources.
- Allow us to monitor popular pages and improve user experience.
- Examples: Google Analytics, which helps us understand visitor behaviour.
Functionality Cookies
- Enable our website to remember your preferences, such as language settings or saved login details.
- May also be used to provide additional features, such as embedded videos or blog comments.
- The data collected is usually anonymised.
Targeting & Advertising Cookies
- Used to display personalised ads based on your browsing habits.
- Allow third-party advertising networks (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Pixel) to track user behaviour across websites.
- We will only use these cookies with your consent.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:
Browser Settings – Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Check your browser’s help section for instructions:
- Google Chrome: Manage Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage Cookies
- Apple Safari: Manage Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Manage Cookies
Cookie Pop-up Banner – On your first visit, you will be given the option to accept, reject, or customise your cookie preferences.
Third-Party Opt-Outs – You can opt out of targeted advertising via:
- Google Ads Settings: Google Ad Personalisation
- Network Advertising Initiative: Opt-Out
Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your browsing experience, and some website features may not function correctly.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third parties (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel). These third parties may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We recommend reviewing their policies for further details:
- Google Analytics: Privacy Policy
- Facebook: Privacy Policy
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services. Please check this page regularly for updates.
For further information, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]