Like most other websites, we use cookies to gather information when you interact with our website. This statement sets out the types of cookies we use and what they do. It also informs you of your choices regarding their use. Your continued browsing of this site indicates your agreement with and authorization of our use of cookies.
A cookie—also known as a browser cookie or Internet cookie—is a small text file that is automatically downloaded from a website and stored on your computer/device when you browse the website. They enable the website to remember your actions and preferences, so you can enjoy a comfortable browsing experience each time you visit the website. They are also used to make improvements to the website.
We employ session cookies and persistent cookies on our website:
Session cookies: These cookies are only functional when you are browsing the website, and are deleted from your computer or device when the browsing session ends. We use them to gather data about your actions on our website.
Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your computer/device for a predefined period and are used to record your preferences in order to provide a more personalized experience on repeat visits to the website.
Our website makes use of the following cookies for the reasons specified:
Essential cookies: These cookies are essential to the proper operation of our website. For example, they enable you to log in to the website and make use of its features.
Analytical or performance cookies: These allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and record how they interact with our website. This helps us to improve the operation of our website, for example, by making sure that you easily find what you are looking for.
Functionality cookies. These cookies are used to recognize you when you return to our website so that we can remember your preferences, such as your username and other settings you choose.
Targeting cookies. These cookies collect information about your browsing activity so that we can make the advertising you see more relevant to you. They are also used to determine how effective the advertisements on our website are.
Certain third party service providers may also place cookies on your computer or device to collect information for analytical, performance or targeting purposes. We do not have any control over these third-party cookies.
You can choose to reject cookies or to delete them using your browser settings. Be aware, however, that doing this may cause some of the website functions or services to be unavailable to you.