Cookies Policy

Cookies Policy

Cookies are small pieces of data that websites store on your device to improve user experience and enable website functionality. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control their use.

What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small text file sent by our server to your web browser for storage. When the browser loads our website again, it sends the cookies back to us so that we can personalise content, remember browsing preferences, or identify users' login sessions. Cookies do not harm devices and are an essential tool in tailoring websites to individual needs.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for a variety of purposes:

• Session Management: To manage your visit on our site by storing session ID's which help us identify returning visitors.
• Login Persistence: Ensures that when you log into our services, you remain logged in even after closing the browser or device restart.
• Analyzing Site Usage: We collect analytical data to understand how users interact with our platform. This information helps us improve content delivery and user experience.

Cookie Categories

We categorize cookies based on their purpose for easier understanding:

Essential Cookies

These are necessary cookies required for basic functions such as login persistence, session management, and remembering settings selected by you during your visit. These do not require consent but should be explicitly listed here for transparency.

• Session ID (SSID): Unique identifier stored in the browser to track user sessions.
• Authentication Token: Secure token verifying user identity on our platform.

Session Cookies

These cookies are used temporarily while a user is browsing, and they disappear automatically when closing your web browser or when the session expires. Examples include:

• Shopping Cart Contents: Stores temporary data for items added by you to make checkout easier.

Persistent Cookies

These retain their information even after closing the browser or device restarts. They are used for tasks like remembering preferred settings, login persistence beyond a single session, and analytics tracking.

Functional Cookies

Used to customize your experience:

• Language Settings: Stores language preference for better personalization of our content.

Analytics & Performance Cookies

We use these cookies to monitor how users interact with our site. They help us identify areas needing improvement or optimization.

• Google Analytics (GA): Tracks and reports browsing patterns, website performance metrics.
• Site Speed Measurement: Measures loading speed for better understanding of the platform's responsiveness.

Preference & Language Settings

Cookies remember your preferences to provide a tailored experience:

• Language Selection: Stores chosen language preference across visits.

User Control Over Cookies

You have complete control over cookies through browser settings, which can block or restrict their use. We respect this right and want you aware that blocking certain types of cookies may limit site functionality.

How To Clear/Disable Cookies

Instructions for clearing/disabling cookies differ slightly by browser:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Advanced > Content settings.
• Mozilla Firefox: Options/Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
• Safari (Mac): Preferences > Privacy, then select "Manage Website Data".

Implications of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain types of cookies can limit our ability to personalize content or provide optimized user experience. However, please feel free to control cookie usage according to your preference.

Impact on Site Functionality

Some functionalities might be affected by disabling specific categories of cookies:

• Login Persistence: Some services may require you to log in each session if all login persistence mechanisms are blocked.

Aggregate Analytics Information

For the purpose of transparency, we aggregate and analyze our analytics data. This information is used for performance optimization.

Enhancing User Experience Improvements

Our use of analytics helps us improve overall user experience. If you choose not to have your data collected by these tools or to opt-out, it may affect some functionalities.

By continuing to navigate on this site without adjusting cookie settings further, we consider that you have understood the information provided and are willing to accept our approach to cookies policy as outlined above.