Cookies Policy

What are Cookies?

A cookie is a small piece of data that a website stores on your device when you visit it. This data can include information such as your preferences, login details, and browsing behavior. Cookies are used to make your online experience more efficient and enjoyable.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

To remember your preferences, such as language or currency settings
To store your login credentials so you don't have to log in every time you visit our site
To analyze how users interact with our website, helping us improve its performance and user experience

Types of Cookies

We use different types of cookies on our website:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. They allow us to remember your login details and other essential settings.

Session ID: This cookie is used to store a unique identifier that allows you to access our site's protected areas.
Authentication token: This cookie stores an authentication token that ensures only authorized users can access certain parts of the site.

Session Cookies

These cookies are stored on your device for as long as you're actively using our website. They help us remember your browsing behavior and preferences during a single session.

Shopping cart contents: We store information about the items in your shopping cart so you don't have to worry about losing them while navigating our site.
Login status: These cookies ensure that you remain logged in even if you navigate away from the login page or close your browser temporarily.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies are stored on your device for a longer period, ranging from several days to years. They help us remember your preferences and browsing behavior over time.

Language preference: We store your language setting so we can display content in your preferred language.
Currency settings: These cookies ensure that our website displays prices in the currency you prefer.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable certain features on our site, such as:

Form filling: If you've filled out a form before, these cookies will remember your input so you don't have to re-enter it every time.
Remembering your browsing history: We store information about the pages you've visited and items you've added to your cart.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website. They enable us to analyze traffic patterns, identify issues, and optimize performance.

Google Analytics: This cookie tracks user behavior on our site, helping us improve its overall efficiency.
Performance metrics: We collect data about your browsing speed, device type, and screen resolution to ensure the best possible experience.

Preference and Language Settings

We store information about your preferred settings, such as:

Language: Your language preference is stored in a persistent cookie so we can display content in your chosen language.
Currency: Our website displays prices in the currency you prefer, which is stored in another persistent cookie.

Login/Session Continuity

When you log in to our site, we store an authentication token that ensures only authorized users can access certain areas. This token remains active even if you close or restart your browser.

Login persistence: Our cookies ensure that you remain logged in as long as you're actively using the site.
Session continuity: If you navigate away from a protected area and return later, our cookies will restore your session details so you don't have to log back in.

Device Recognition

We use cookies to recognize devices and browsers. This helps us tailor content and improve overall performance.

Device fingerprinting: Our website collects information about your device's operating system, browser type, screen resolution, and other characteristics.
Browser identification: We identify the specific browser you're using so we can optimize our site for its features and limitations.

Security-Related Cookies

We use cookies to protect users from potential threats:

Security tokens: These cookies store a unique token that ensures only authorized actions are performed on your account.
Session security flags: Our website checks for suspicious activity during each session, using information stored in these cookies.

Browser Storage Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use other browser storage technologies like local storage and indexDB:

Local storage: We store small pieces of data locally on your device, enabling features like form filling and remembering browsing history.
IndexDB: Our website uses this technology for more complex data storage needs.

Third-Party Integrations

We may partner with other companies to enhance the user experience. These partners can place cookies on our site:

Social media platforms: We use social media plugins, which store their own set of cookies.
Advertising networks: Our website partners with advertising agencies that store tracking cookies.

Marketing or Communication Preferences

If you opt out of receiving marketing communications from us, we'll remember your preference and adjust the content displayed on our site accordingly:

Email preferences: We store information about which email communications you've opted in for (or out) to ensure relevance.
Push notifications: If enabled, our website will deliver targeted messages directly to your device.

Cookie Consent Management

We respect users' right to control cookie usage. Our site includes features that allow you to:

View and manage cookies: You can review the types of cookies stored on your browser and their lifespan.
Turn off third-party cookies: Opting out will prevent these cookies from tracking or sharing data about your online activities.

Browser Cookie Controls

You have control over which cookies are allowed or blocked in your web browser:

Cookie blocking software: Many browsers come with built-in tools to block unwanted cookies, like ad blockers.
Managing cookie settings: You can access our website's cookie preferences page directly from the footer of each webpage.

Clearing or Disabling Cookies

You have the option to delete existing cookies and disable future ones. Please note that:

Clearing cookies will reset preferences: Removing all your cookies means you'll need to re-enter your language, currency, and other settings.
Disabling cookies may impact functionality: Certain features won't work as intended if cookies are completely blocked.

Site Functionality with Cookies Disabled

Our website's performance is optimized for cookie usage. However, disabling or clearing them will affect the following areas:

Login persistence: If you're not logged in, some restricted content won't be accessible.
Language and currency settings: You'll need to re-enter these preferences each time.

Technical Diagnostics and Performance Optimisation

We use analytics tools and technical data about your browsing behavior to optimize our website's performance:

Technical metrics collection: We collect aggregated information about your browser, operating system, device type, and other features.
Resource usage tracking: Our analytics tool measures memory and processing power requirements so we can optimize the site for better speed.

Aggregated Analytics Information

We use analytics data to improve our website's user experience. This includes metrics such as:

Bounce rates: The percentage of users who leave our website immediately.
Session duration: How long you stay on a particular page or section.

User Experience Improvements

By leveraging cookies, we can create an enjoyable browsing experience for all visitors:

Content recommendation: Our algorithms suggest related content based on your interests and viewing history.
Navigation optimization: We analyze user behavior to streamline our menu system for easier navigation.

Feel free to visit the Cookies Preferences page if you wish to change any cookie settings or learn more about how we use these technologies.