What is cookie?
A cookie is a text file with small pieces of data. Cookies are then sent back to the website on each subsequent visit, or to another webpage that recognizes that cookie. Cookies are commonly used for information about user sections, user preferences and other data on the website. Cookies help websites remember users and track their activities to provide a personalised experience. Cookies may be either first party cookies set directly by us to your device, or third-party cookies set by a third-party provider on our behalf. Whenever you use this system, information may be collected through the use of cookies and other similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, tags, scripts, local storage).
This Cookie Notice is a part of the Privacy Notice. For more information about us, and how we process personal information, please see our Privacy Notice.
Cookies we use and reasons
This system uses cookies that are classified into the following categories:
- “Strictly Necessary” which are a specific type of cookie used on our website that are essential for the basic functioning of the site. These cookies are typically set in response to actions made by the user, such as logging in, filling out forms, or setting privacy preferences.
- “Analytics and Performance” which are used to track our website visitors and their user behaviour. This data is then used to improve the way the website works and in turn, used to improve user experience.
- “Preference or functionality cookies” which allow websites to remember user preferences and settings to enhance the browsing experience. These cookies allow websites to maintain personalised interactions, storing data such as login details, language settings, and other user preferences.
- “Targeting or advertising cookies” which gather information about users to show them more relevant, targeted advertising based on their browsing behavior. Targeting and advertising cookies can be first or third-party in nature.
How long will cookies remain on my device?
The length of time cookies will stay on your device will depend on whether it is a “persistent” or “session” cookie. A persistent cookie will remain on the user’s device until they reach their expiration date or are manually deleted by the user. Persistent cookies are used for various purposes, including remembering login details, user preferences, and tracking user behavior over long periods. A session cookie do not have a set expiration date and are designed to expire automatically when the browser is closed. They are used for temporary data storage, ensuring that sensitive information is not retained once the session ends.
How to manage cookies?
You can manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind, removing or disabling certain cookies may impact your user experience and parts of this system may no longer be fully functional.
You may also be able to change your browser settings to manage cookies.