What are cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of information that a web server sends to a web browser, allowing the server to collect feedback from the browser. Users may choose to delete cookies through their browser settings. The cookies used by the Administrator relate to site functionality, site performance and the ability to remember user preferences. More information about cookies can be found at: www.allaboutcookies.org.

What are web beacons?

Web beacons are files that allow a website to collect information about the number of users who have visited it and to access their cookies. Cookies make it possible to recognise a user’s device and adapt the content of the site to their preferences. More information about web beacons can be found at: www.allaboutcookies.org.

What types of cookies does the site use?

Our cookies serve three different functions:

  1. Essential cookies
    Some cookies are essential to the functioning of our site. They allow us to identify registered users.
  2. Performance cookies
    We use cookies to analyse how visitors use our site and to monitor its performance. This allows us to offer a high-quality experience by personalising content and quickly identifying and resolving issues.
  3. Functional cookies
    Functional cookies allow us to remember the preferences of our users.

Do we use third-party cookies?

We use, or permit third parties to use, cookies on our site that fall within the three categories described above.

We may use third-party cookies to assist with market research, revenue tracking, improving functionality and monitoring compliance with our terms and conditions.

Why are cookies important?

Cookies help with the use of the site and the building of a model of user preferences and interests. For this reason, refusing or disabling cookies may cause the site to not function correctly. Some examples of the important role cookies play:

  • Content and services tailored to user preferences — product and service categories.
  • Remembering passwords.
  • Measurement, optimisation and analysis via Google Analytics — establishing traffic levels, what type of content is viewed and how users reach the site (e.g. search engines, direct, other websites, etc.).

The site uses this analytics data to improve the service for the benefit of its users.

Does the site use cookies that contain personal data?

Cookies do not in themselves require personal information and in most cases do not identify individual internet users. The cookies used by this site collect only IP addresses, which are used for location statistics and protection against malicious attacks. These IP addresses are encrypted in a way that prevents access by unauthorised parties. The cookies used by the site do not contain any other data that could be used to identify a specific user.

How to disable cookies

All modern browsers allow you to change your cookie settings. These settings can usually be found in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. The following links may help you:

Cookie settings in Microsoft Edge / Internet Explorer
Cookie settings in Firefox
Cookie settings in Chrome
Cookie settings in Safari

If a user has disabled cookies for this site, the Merchant does not guarantee that the site will function correctly.

Refusing cookies will delete all cookies from the site and may remove certain buttons and features. By attempting to log in to the site, you accept the use of session cookies. By clicking “I understand” you agree to the use of all cookies on the site, including those that may collect personal data for the purposes set out in this policy and the general terms and conditions. You may accept cookies from this page at any time.

You may delete your cookies at any time through your browser’s privacy settings.

You can easily accept or refuse cookies on this site by clicking the “I agree” button at the top of the website.

Google Analytics cookies

This site uses the Google Analytics service, which collects usage statistics. Cookies are used for this purpose. To opt out of Google Analytics cookies, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

The Administrator reserves the right to allow third-party companies to display advertisements or gather information about the site by recording information from cookies or web beacons on your computer.