Cookies Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit, providing a way for us to remember user preferences and interactions with our site.

What Cookies Are

Cookies are used by most online services to improve the browsing experience, track session details, and provide tailored content. They help sites like ours personalize information for users, but don't pose a significant threat if properly managed.

Why We Use Cookies

We employ cookies mainly for two main reasons: (1) Performance Optimization - to speed up interactions with our site by saving frequently accessed data in your browser; and (2) User Experience Enhancement, which includes remembering user settings, tracking login sessions, and identifying device types to optimize page loading.

Essential Cookies

These are the basic cookies we use for functionality. They're not optional, as disabling them will hinder navigation through our site.

• Session ID Management: For handling session persistence between requests.
  • Cookie Name: session_id
  • Type: Persistent
  • Description: Stores a unique identifier to associate your browser with an active login or transaction process.

Non-Essential Cookies

These are categories of cookies we use for performance, analytics, and user experience enhancement. You can choose which ones you want to block, but keep in mind this might affect the site's functionality.

• Session Cookies:

  • Cookie Name: session_token
  • Type: Session-based
  • Description: Stores temporary authentication data for smooth transitions between pages.

• Persistent Cookies

  • Cookie Name: _stay_logged_in and similar variants
  • Type: Persistent, usually set to expire after a few days or weeks depending on the specific implementation.
  • Description: Ensures user convenience by retaining login information even after closing the browser.

Functional Cookies

• Geotargeting:

  • Cookie Name: _geo_info
  • Type: Persistent
  • Description: Analyzes your location to serve content relevant to that area, improving overall site experience.

• Device Information

  • Cookie Name: device_data
  • Type: Session-based or persistent depending on how the data is stored
  • Description: Records device characteristics for optimal page loading and dynamic UI adaptation.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

We also use tools to collect information about visitor traffic. This helps in improving site performance, content relevance, and overall user satisfaction.

• Third-Party Services:We partner with analytics solutions like Google Analytics (e.g., tracking cookies like __ga), which help us analyze user behavior without directly sharing personal data.

Preference and Language Settings

By setting language preferences or choosing from various UI layouts, you contribute to improving the website experience for others.

• UI Preferences:
  • Cookie Name: _ui_preference
  • Type: Session-based
  • Description: Stores your selected UI layout parameters, such as button positions and font sizes.

Login/Session Continuity

We utilize cookies or local storage to remember you after logging in. This is a convenience feature that ensures smooth transitions between pages.

• Login Cookies
  • Cookie Name: _login_info
  • Type: Persistent
  • Description: Stores essential login information for session persistence.

Device Recognition

Cookies and similar technologies can recognize your device, which we use to optimize page loading based on screen size and other factors.

• Device Identification:
  • Cookie Name: _device_id
  • Type: Persistent or Session-based
  • Description: Stores a unique identifier for tracking interactions with the site across devices.

Security-Related Cookies

We have cookies that handle security-related tasks like authentication and maintaining session integrity.

• Security Tokens:Cookie Name: _security_tokenType: Session-basedDescription: Used to verify the authenticity of requests and protect against session hijacking attacks.

Browser Storage Technologies

Modern browsers support local storage mechanisms for storing data. We utilize these to enhance functionality similar to cookies, though they are typically not transmitted over HTTP due to security restrictions.

• Local Storage
  • Stores user information (e.g., login credentials) within the browser's memory.

Third-Party Integrations

We may use third-party services that involve transmitting data outside our control. This might include advertising platforms, payment gateways, or analytical tools with their own cookie policies.

Marketing/Communication Preferences

To ensure you receive only relevant updates and offers, we implement features allowing users to opt-in/out of communication channels based on preferences stored in cookies.

• Preferential Settings:
  • Cookie Name: _pref_options
  • Type: Persistent
  • Description: Stores your communications preference options for targeted marketing.

Consent Management

We respect data protection regulations and allow you to manage cookie consent. This might include a pop-up notification asking for permission or settings that control which types of cookies are enabled.

• Cookie Settings Control:Users can view, accept, decline, enable/disabled specific categories (performance/analytics/functional) in our Cookie Manager.

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to clear or block all data stored by your devices. We recommend setting preferences for each type of cookie based on how they impact site functionality.

• Clearing Cookies:Visit the browser's settings under 'Privacy and Security' to delete existing cookies or enable blocking for future sessions.

Impact on Site Functionality

Disabling all cookies will affect some features. Consider enabling exceptions for essential services to prevent disruptions during login processes, session persistence, etc.

Technical Diagnostics & Performance Optimisation

For optimizing performance, we may use aggregated analytics information collected from visitors. This helps us improve site speeds and responsiveness without compromising user anonymity or security.

• Performance Analytics:We analyze average page loading times based on visitor data (not personal identification info) to inform optimization strategies.

Aggregated Analytics Information

The type of detailed analytical information shared in aggregated form is limited to statistics related to pages viewed, time spent on site and similar. These insights help us refine user interface elements without collecting sensitive individual behavior.

• Analytics Insights:
  • Provides anonymized visitor data about total time on site, bounce rate, average visits per session.

User Experience Improvements

With your support for cookies that remember UI preferences or provide login/session persistence, we can improve the browsing experience more effectively. This transparency into how you manage cookie settings will aid in creating tailored features fitting user expectations.

By setting controls according to your needs and respecting data protection regulations, we continue working towards improving the website's performance, content relevance and overall usability for every visitor.