Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies serve various functions, such as remembering your preferences, compile metrics for performance analysis, and helping to deliver content tailored to your interests.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
Our website uses different categories of cookies, each serving a specific purpose:
-
Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services like shopping baskets and e-billing cannot function correctly.
-
Performance Cookies: These collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and are only used to improve the performance of the user experience on our website.
-
Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For example, a functionality cookie might be used to recognize when you want to use our site’s features such as accessing member-only content or commenting on blogs.
-
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used by us and our third-party vendors to display ads tailored to your interests based on your interaction with our website and other sites you have visited.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies depending on your browser settings. For detailed instructions, check your browser’s help section or visit aboutcookies.org. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or select which types of cookies you prefer. However, if you disable necessary cookies, some features of the website may not function as a result.
Third-Party Cookies and Their Usage
Our website may use third-party service providers to serve customized ads during your visits to our website. These providers may use a type of cookie, known as a “persistent cookie,” to deliver tailored marketing messages (“ads”) to users based on their previous interaction with the website. You can opt-out of targeted advertising from many ad networks at the following websites: Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).
Consent and Control
We ask for your consent to place cookies on your device when you first visit our website. You can give your consent by clicking ‘Accept’ on our cookie consent notice. If you wish to change your cookie preferences after giving your consent, you can do so by revisiting the cookie consent notice at any time. For more information about how we use cookies and how to opt-out, please contact us at:
GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA, and UK GDPR Compliance
We are committed to compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA, and UK GDPR regarding the use of cookies on our website. We ensure that users are fully informed about how we use cookies and that they have control over their cookie choices.
Please note that the specifics of GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA, and UK GDPR may change, and as such, our policy and practices will be reviewed and updated accordingly to ensure continued compliance with these regulations.
Last Updated: January 1, 2024