Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy sets out how the Operator (“we”, “us”, “our”, “the Website”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit, access, or use our website. This policy is drafted in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (“PECR”), and all relevant guidance issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in Great Britain.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by websites that you visit. They are used to store information about your interaction with the site and are commonly utilised to make websites function, improve user experience, and provide analytics and personalised content.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website and enable you to use features such as access to secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most frequently. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies record your visit to the Website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. This information may be used to make advertising displayed on the Website more relevant to your interests in accordance with applicable laws.
Purposes of Processing
We process information collected by cookies to:
- Ensure the proper technical functioning of the Website.
- Optimise and improve the performance of the Website.
- Analyse usage data for service development and statistical purposes.
- Customise your experience in compliance with applicable law.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
Legal Basis for Processing
The use of strictly necessary cookies is permitted without user consent as provided by PECR. For all other categories of cookies, we obtain your consent prior to placing cookies on your device. You have the option to withdraw your consent at any time in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
Managing Cookies and Consent
When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner will appear providing you with the opportunity to consent or decline non-essential cookies. You may also adjust your preferences or withdraw consent at any time via the cookie management tool available on the Website or by adjusting your browser settings.
Instructions for managing cookies can typically be found within the ‘Help’ or ‘Settings’ section of your browser. For additional guidance, you may consult the ICO’s website at https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/.
Third-Party Cookies
We may allow selected third parties to place cookies on your device for the purposes described above. Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties. We recommend reviewing those policies for further information regarding their own practices.
Data Retention
Cookies are retained on your device for varying periods depending on their purpose:
- Session Cookies: Remain until you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a fixed period or until deleted by you.
The specific duration of each cookie is available in the cookie settings section of the Website.
Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements. Any changes will be effective upon posting the revised policy on the Website.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you may contact us at:
E-mail: [email protected]
Correspondence Address: 10 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AF, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7123 4567
Date of last revision: 4 June 2024
