Cookies Policy

Cookies Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enable core functionalities, improve your browsing experience, and gather anonymous analytics data. This policy explains the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage or disable them.

What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile phone, tablet) by websites you visit. They help remember preferences, login details, and other session-specific information to enhance your browsing experience.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a range of purposes:

• To enable core functionalities like user authentication and access control
• To improve the performance and reliability of our site through analytics data
• To provide personalized experiences based on language preferences or location

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They include:

• Session ID: A unique identifier for your browsing session, enabling us to track activity and maintain login sessions.
• Login Token: Stores credentials securely between pages, ensuring seamless access control.

Non-essential Cookies

These cookies enhance performance or personalization but can be disabled without impacting core functionality:

Session Cookies

These cookies are deleted when you close your browser. We use session cookies for authentication, shopping cart persistence, and maintaining continuity during the browsing session.

• Authentication Cookie: Enables secure access to protected resources
• Shopping Cart Cookie: Stores temporary information about products in your basket

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you manually delete them. We use persistent cookies for analytics purposes:

• Analytics ID: Tracks anonymous visit metrics, enhancing performance and site reliability.

Functional Cookies

These non-essential cookies enhance user experience by providing personalized features based on preferences or language settings:

Analytics and Performance Cookies

We partner with third-party analytics providers to collect aggregated data about our website's traffic. These partners may also use their own technologies for advertising purposes. Some of the key players include:

• Google: Uses Universal Analytics, which sets cookies (e.g., _ga) to analyze page views, etc.
• Other providers: Depending on our setup, other third-party analytics tools might be in place.

Preference and Language Settings

These non-essential cookies remember your preferences for the language, currency, or theme:

Login/Session Continuity

Cookies can help keep you logged into protected resources between sessions. We use a combination of session IDs (for short-term persistence) and login tokens (longer term).

• Session ID Cookie: Helps maintain continuity when logging in.
• Login Token Cookie: Secures access to restricted areas.

Device Recognition

To ensure the best browsing experience, cookies can remember details about your device. This information helps us tailor our service:

Security-Related Cookies

These non-essential cookies are part of broader site security measures to detect and prevent certain types of malicious activity:

• Security Token: Ensures secure transactions between client-side browser storage (localStorage) and server-side sessions.

Third-Party Integrations

We may partner with various third parties, which can install their own cookies. This allows for specific functionalities or advertising that we believe are useful to our users:

Marketing/Communication Preferences

Cookies related to marketing preferences help tailor content based on your expressed interests in newsletters or other communications from us.

• Newsletter Cookie: Stores interest in receiving periodic updates about services and new features.
• Preference Cookies: Saves user choices regarding communication types (email, push notifications).

Browser Storage Technologies

Beyond cookies, we use technologies like localStorage to secure sensitive data during the browsing session:

Clearing or Disabling Cookies

Users can opt out of specific cookie categories by clearing or disabling them. Note that some functionalities may not be available without certain cookies:

• Session Cookie Clearance: Removes all active sessions and associated preferences when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookie Management: Allows manual deletion or modification via most browsers' settings.

Browser Controls

Users can adjust their browsing preferences directly in the web browser or through our site's cookie management tool to choose which types of cookies are allowed:

Site Functionality Impact When Cookies Are Disabled

Some functionalities may be impaired if users disable all cookies, depending on the specific functionality being used:

• Session-Driven Features: Disabling cookies will impact some features like secure login and access control.
• Personalized Content: Analytics-driven personalization requires at least basic cookie consent.

Aggregated Analytics Information

Analytics partners collect data to help us optimize site performance. This aggregated information does not include personally identifiable details:

User Experience Improvements

We regularly review our technologies and partner integrations with the aim of providing better, more secure experiences for all users. If you have questions or concerns about cookies on this website, please get in touch.

Please refer to your browser's help section for detailed instructions on managing its cookie settings.