Cookies Policy

We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience, to remember your preferences and to improve our services. In this Cookies Policy, we will explain what cookies are, why we use them and how they can be managed.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer or mobile) when you visit a website. They are used to store information about your interactions with the site, such as login credentials, preferences, and shopping cart contents.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for several reasons:

  • To remember your login details so you don't have to log in every time.
  • To keep track of items in your shopping cart if you want to continue browsing before checking out.
  • To store your preferences, such as language and currency settings.
  • To improve our services by understanding how visitors use the site.

Types of Cookies

There are different types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website. They include cookies that remember your login details, session ID, or other essential information required to provide a smooth browsing experience.

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. They are used to store information about your current session, such as items in your shopping cart or navigation history.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device even after you close your browser. They can be used for various purposes, including storing login details, preferences, or analytics data.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies help us improve the usability of our site by remembering your language and currency settings, as well as other functional preferences.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website. They can be used to identify trends in user behavior and improve overall performance.

Preference and Language Settings

We store your preference and language settings using persistent cookies so that you don't need to reconfigure them every time you visit our site.

Login/Session Continuity

Our session management uses a combination of cookies and server-side data storage. When you log in, we create a new session ID cookie that is stored locally on your device. This allows us to identify you as an authenticated user while keeping track of your browsing history within the same session.

Device Recognition

We use cookies to recognize devices so that we can display content optimized for each individual's screen and platform.

Security-Related Cookies

We may set additional security-related cookies, such as anti-fraud or anti-spam measures, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Browser Storage Technologies

In addition to cookies, our site uses other browser storage technologies like HTML5 local storage to store data locally on your device. These are subject to the same permissions and access controls as cookies.

Third-Party Integrations

Our site may contain links or integrations from third-party services that also use cookies for their own purposes. We do not control these external parties' cookie policies, so please consult them directly if you have questions about their data collection practices.

Marketing/Communication Preferences

You can adjust your preferences on our website to manage the types of communication and marketing materials we send to you via email or other means.

Cookie Consent Management

We provide a consent mechanism for users who wish to block cookies. If you do not opt-in, some site features may be affected (see below).

Browser Cookie Controls

You can configure your browser's cookie settings to manage which sites are allowed to set cookies on your device.

Clearing or Disabling Cookies

If you choose to clear cookies from our site, please note that this will erase any stored preferences and login details. Be aware of the consequences before taking these actions, as it may impact your user experience.

Site Functionality Impact When Cookies Are Disabled

While some essential functionality will still be available with cookies disabled (e.g., viewing public content), certain features might not work correctly or at all:

  • Login credentials won't be stored.
  • Preferences like language and currency settings won't be remembered.
  • Shopping cart contents may disappear if you close your browser without completing checkout.

Technical Diagnostics and Performance Optimisation

We use technical data, such as browser type and operating system information (which can include cookies), to enhance the overall performance of our site by understanding how visitors interact with it. We aim for an optimal user experience while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations regarding cookie handling and transparency.

Aggregated Analytics Information

Your interaction on our website will contribute to aggregated analytics, which we use for legitimate purposes like enhancing platform functionality, security, or optimizing advertising.

User Experience Improvements

We continually strive to provide a seamless browsing experience. If you notice any issues with features being affected by disabled cookies, please let us know so that we can address these concerns and continuously improve our services.

This Cookies Policy is effective as of the date of publication and may be reviewed periodically to reflect regulatory developments, technological advancements, or other factors affecting the handling of user data.