logo Sign Up

Cookies Policy

Cookies Policy

What are Cookies?

A cookie is a small piece of data sent from our website to your web browser, which then stores it on your device. This allows us to recognize you and tailor your experience when you visit our site again.

Why do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for several reasons:

  • To remember your preferences so that we can provide you with a better browsing experience
  • To help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which enables us to improve its functionality and content
  • To ensure the security of your data by verifying the authenticity of users

Types of Cookies

We use various types of cookies, each serving different purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function correctly. They enable features like secure login sessions, account management, and basket functionality.

Session Cookies

These cookies only exist during your current browsing session. Once you close your browser or log out, they expire automatically.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device even after you close your browser or log out. We use them to remember your preferences for future visits.

Functional Cookies

These cookies help us provide a better user experience by remembering your interactions with our website, such as previous searches and saved content.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

We use these cookies to analyze how visitors interact with our site and identify areas where we can improve performance. This helps us optimize the content, navigation, and overall browsing experience.

Preference and Language Settings

Our website allows you to customize language settings and preferences for a better user experience.

Login/Session Continuity

To maintain your login session or account continuity, some cookies will be retained on your device until you log out explicitly. This ensures seamless access to secure areas of our site.

Device Recognition

We may use cookies to recognize the device you are using and adjust settings accordingly for optimized browsing experience.

Security-Related Cookies

Certain cookies help us verify users' authenticity, ensuring that unauthorized parties cannot bypass security measures.

Browser Storage Technologies

In addition to traditional cookies, we also utilize:

  • Local storage
  • Session storage

These technologies enable efficient data management within your web browser, allowing you to interact with our site seamlessly without having to reload pages or re-authenticate constantly.

Third-Party Integrations

We may embed content from third-party services on our website. These integrations often involve sharing cookies between domains. We only partner with reputable companies that adhere to industry-standard data protection regulations.

Marketing/Communication Preferences

To tailor advertising and promotional communications, some cookies track your browsing behavior across multiple websites and platforms.

Cookie Consent Management

Our platform includes a dedicated cookie consent management system that allows you to control which types of cookies are accepted or declined. You can view this in the browser settings or footer section of our site.

Browser Cookie Controls

Your web browser provides controls for managing cookies, including blocking them entirely or setting specific rules based on domains and time periods.

Clearing or Disabling Cookies

To delete existing cookies from your device, you can clear your browsing data. However, this will erase all saved login credentials, preferences, and other personalized settings. To disable cookies altogether, please consult your web browser's documentation for guidance.

Site Functionality Impact When Disabled

While disabling cookies might limit some features on our site, such as tracking and targeted advertising, we have designed our website to function with basic functionality still available. This includes accessing public areas without requiring login or account details.

Technical Diagnostics & Performance Optimisation

We continuously monitor the performance of our site using aggregated analytics data collected from cookie-based metrics. This helps us make targeted improvements for a better browsing experience.

Aggregated Analytics Information

Data gathered through cookies is used exclusively to understand visitor behavior and identify areas where optimization can occur, always adhering to relevant regulations governing online advertising and tracking practices.

User Experience Improvements

The insights derived from analytics help us improve the overall user experience across multiple touchpoints.