16.1 As you interact with Our Sites, we may automatically collect Personal Data about your equipment, browsing actions and patterns. We collect this Personal Data by using cookies and other similar technologies.
16.2 Our Sites may place and access certain first party Cookies on your computer or device. First party Cookies are those placed directly by us and are used only by us. As mentioned, we use Cookies to facilitate and improve your experience of Our Sites and to provide and improve our products AND services. We have carefully chosen these Cookies and have taken steps to ensure that your privacy and Personal Data is protected and respected at all times.
16.3 By using Our Sites you may also receive certain third party Cookies on your computer or device. Third party Cookies are those placed by websites, services, and/or parties other than us. Third party Cookies are used on Our Sites for analytics and remarketing. These Cookies are not integral to the functioning of Our Sites and your use and experience of Our Sites will not be impaired by refusing consent to them.
16.4 All Cookies used by and on Our Sites are used in accordance with current Cookie Law.
16.5 Before Cookies are placed on your computer or device, you will be shown a pop-up requesting your consent to set those Cookies or to learn more about our Privacy Policy. By continuing to browse any of Our Sites, you are giving your consent to the placing of Cookies. Cookies enable us to provide the best possible experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of Our Sites may not function fully or as intended.
16.6 Certain features of Our Sites depend on Cookies to function. Cookie Law deems these Cookies to be “strictly necessary”. Your consent will not be sought to place these Cookies, but it is still important that you are aware of them. You may still block these Cookies by changing your internet browser’s settings as detailed in section 16.9 below, but please be aware that Our Sites may not work properly if you do so. We have taken great care to ensure that your privacy is not at risk by allowing them.
16.7 Our Sites use analytics services provided by Google. Website analytics refers to a set of tools used to collect and analyse anonymous usage information, enabling us to better understand how Our Sites are used. This, in turn, enables us to improve Our Sites and the products AND services offered through them. You do not have to allow us to use these Cookies, however whilst our use of them does not pose any risk to your privacy or your safe use of Our Sites, it does enable us to continually improve them, making the experience of using them better and more useful.
If you do not wish to be tracked by Google’s analytics services, you can refuse the use of these cookies by downloading and installing Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
16.8 We do use sharing buttons in order to make it easier for you to follow our content via your social media pages. These buttons are third-party cookies which are placed onto your computer or device when you visit any of Our Sites. Even without you clicking on the relevant sharing button, these social media platforms are aware that you have visited one or more of Our Sites, and may use this information when building their profile of you, and deciding what advertisements you might like to see. You should check the respective policies of each of these social networks to see how exactly they use your Personal Data. This process does not involve us collecting or storing any of your Personal Data ourselves.
16.9 In addition to the controls that we provide, you can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. Most internet browsers also enable you to choose whether you wish to disable all cookies or only third party Cookies. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser or the documentation that came with your device.
16.10 You can choose to delete Cookies on your computer or device at any time, however you may lose any information that enables you to access Our Sites more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, login and personalisation settings.
16.11 It is recommended that you keep your internet browser and operating system up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser and manufacturer of your computer or device if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.