What Cookies Are and Why They're Used
Cookies are small pieces of data stored on a user's device when they visit a website or application. They help websites remember information about users' preferences, behaviour, and session status to improve their overall experience.
We use cookies for various purposes:
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website or application to function properly. They manage session information, login persistence, and general browsing functionality.
Some examples of essential cookies include:
Session Cookies vs Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are stored on the user's device for a short period (usually when they close their browser). They manage information about an ongoing browsing or login session.
Persistent cookies, in contrast, remain on a user's device even after closing their browser. These types of cookies track long-term preferences and choices.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies help enhance your experience while navigating our site:
These types of cookies improve performance by eliminating the need for repetitive information entry or authentication processes.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) that set their own cookies. These cookies track how you interact with our site, providing insights on:
This data helps us improve content offerings and understand user needs better.
Preference and Language Settings Cookies
Cookies are also used to remember users' language preference settings or any specific adjustments made during their last session: