Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

1.1 Our website uses cookies.

1.2 By using our website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy.

2. About Cookies

2.1 A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.

2.2 Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies: a persistent cookie will be stored by a web browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date, unless deleted by the user before the expiry date; a session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session when the web browser is closed.

2.3 Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

3. Cookies That We Use

3.1 We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Authentication and status - we use cookies to identify you when you visit our website and as you navigate our website and to help us determine if you are logged into our website. Cookies used for this purpose are: Session Cookies (session_id, auth_token), Persistent Cookies (user_id, login_status);
  
• Personalisation - we use cookies to store information about your preferences and to personalise our website for you. Cookies used for this purpose are: Preference Cookies (language, theme, currency), Customisation Cookies (user_settings, layout_pref);
• Security - we use cookies as an element of the security measures used to protect user accounts, including preventing fraudulent use of login credentials, and to protect our website and services generally. Cookies used for this purpose are: Security Cookies (csrf_token, secure_session_id, auth_token), Anti-fraud Cookies (fraud_prevention_id);
• Advertising - we use cookies to help us to display advertisements that will be relevant to you. Cookies used for this purpose are: Tracking Cookies (ad_id, ad_click, ad_impression), Targeting Cookies (user_interests, retargeting_id);
• Analysis - we use cookies to help us to analyse the use and performance of our website and services. Cookies used for this purpose are: Analytics Cookies (e.g., _ga, _gid, _gat used by Google Analytics), Performance Cookies (page_views, session_duration);
• Cookie consent - we use cookies to store your preferences in relation to the use of cookies more generally. Cookies used for this purpose are: Consent Cookies (consent_status, cookie_consent_accepted, cookie_consent_version).

4. Cookies Used by Our Service Providers

4.1 Our service providers use cookies and those cookies may be stored on your computer when you visit our website.

4.2 We use Google Analytics, which gathers information about the use of our website and uses cookies for this purpose. The information gathered relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of our website. Google's privacy policy is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy. The relevant cookies are: _ga and _ga+container-id.

4.3 We use Yandex Metrica to analyse movement on our website. This service uses cookies to gather valuable data for optimizing website performance and user experience. You can view the privacy policy of this service provider at: https://browser.yandex.com/help/personal-data-protection/cookies.html. The relevant cookies are: Analytics Cookies.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser and from version to version. You can obtain up-to-date information about blocking and deleting cookies via these links:

• https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 (Chrome);
• https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/products/firefox/privacy-and-security (Firefox);
• https://help.opera.com/en/latest/security-and-privacy/ (Opera);
• https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/welcome/mac (Safari)
• https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy-bb8174ba-9d73-dcf2-9b4a-c582b4e640dd (Edge).

5.2 Blocking all cookies will have a negative impact upon the usability of many websites.

5.3 If you block cookies, you will not be able to use all the features on our website.

6. Amendments

6.1 We may update this policy from time to time by publishing a new version on our website.

6.2 You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes to this policy.

6.3 We may notify you of changes to this policy by email or through the private messaging system on our website.

7. Our Details

• By post to the postal address given above;
• Using our website contact form;
• By email using the email address published on our website.