IP Addresses and Cookies

A cookie is a small piece of data (text file) that a website – when visited by a user – asks your browser to store on your device in order to remember information about you, such as your language preference or

login information. Those cookies are set by us and called first-party cookies. We also use third-party cookies – which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are visiting – for

our advertising and marketing efforts.

#1 Navigating Our Use of Various Cookie Types

We use cookies and other tracking technologies for the following purposes:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies. These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
• Functional Cookies. These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
• Targeting Cookies. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
• Performance Cookies. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

#2 Exploring Websites Linked by Third Parties

Opting Out of Cookie-driven Advertising: You can choose to opt out of receiving advertisements based on your cookie data by visiting platforms like Your Online Choices, where you can deactivate behavioral advertising from numerous entities.

#3 Browser Cookies

All modern browsers allow you to control and manage cookies on your device. You can also delete existing cookies and other stored data if you wish. Although cookies enhance the user experience on our website, you are encouraged to decide whether to leave them enabled or not.

#4 Other Policies

Email Interaction Tracking

Our emails may use a "web beacon pixel" to determine if they have been opened and to track interactions with content. This data is used to gauge the relevance of our communications. You can avoid this tracking by disabling image downloads or viewing emails in text-only mode.

#5 Alterations to Cookie Settings

We reserve the right to update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We urge you to review this policy from time to time for any updates.