A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your computer/mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are used to remember your preferences, login status, and other activities carried out on the website. They can also track your browsing behaviour across multiple websites, which is why they have become a controversial topic in terms of privacy.
As a visitor to a website, you have the right to deny or accept these cookies. Most websites provide an option to manage your cookie settings, where you can choose the type of cookies you want to allow, block or delete. However, when disabling cookies, a websites functionality may be affected.
In general, a cookie policy is a statement which explains what cookies the website uses and how they are used. This is required by data protection laws, and website owners must make their users aware of cookies and their purpose. A good cookie policy should be transparent, easy to understand, and provide users with clear options to manage their cookie settings.
We use Google Analytics to carry out statistical analysis of page use, page interactions and paths through the website to evaluate and develop our website. This is known as ‘digital analytics’. We may also record certain information that customers provide during a website purchase or other process.
This information allows us to understand individual behaviours and needs more accurately. For more information on how Google uses the data collected via this service, see: http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/
We use Hotjar Tracking Code. Its cookies are set on a visitor’s browser when they visit a website that loads the Hotjar Tracking Code. These cookies allow the Hotjar Tracking Code to function correctly. Apart from cookies, the Hotjar Tracking Code uses local and session storage as well.
You can request that Hotjar not process your information across any site on the web that has installed the Hotjar Tracking Code. For more information on this and to make a request, visit our Do Not Track page.