What personal data we collect, and why we collect it

We may collect, store and use the following kinds of personal data:
(a) information about your computer and your visits to and use of this website, including your IP address, geographical location, browser type, referral source, length of visit, and number of page views;
(b) information relating to any transactions carried out between you and us on or in relation to this website.

How we use the data

Personal data submitted on this website will be used for the purposes specified in this privacy policy or relevant parts of the website.
We may use your personal information to:
(a) administer the website;
(b) improve your browsing experience by personalizing the website;
(c) provide third parties with statistical information about our users – but this information will not be used to identify any individual user, and we will not sell, rent or share your data with third-party organizations.

Cookies

This website uses “cookies” to help personalize your online experience.

What are cookies?

A cookie is a text file placed on your hard disk by a web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie. If you do not wish to accept our use of cookies, please disable them following the guidance below.

Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies for several purposes:

1. To collect anonymous statistics – the information collected by cookies enables us to improve the website through usage figures and patterns. For example, it’s beneficial for us to see which pages and news articles are the most popular and how people interact with them. We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of this website. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website use utilizing cookies, which are stored on users’ computers. The information generated relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of the website. Google will store this information. Google’s privacy policy is available at: http://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html. Our advertisers/payment service providers may also send you cookies.

2. Serve localized content – in the instance of content being provided in multiple languages, we use cookies to detect and serve the content that’s most appropriate for you. The cookie helps remember your language preference for the next time you visit the website.

3. Help us improve security – we use a cookie to determine whether your computer/device is trusted.

You can accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies. Cookie preferences are typically found in your browser or mobile device’s options, settings, or preferences menus.

Click on the links below to find out how to change your cookie settings in:

1. Internet Explorer

2. Firefox

3. Chrome

4. Safari

5. Opera

6. iPhone and iPad

7. Samsung

You may opt out of Google’s analytics cookies by visiting Google’s opt-out page – https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

How we protect your data

We will take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse, or alteration of your personal information. However, you are responsible for keeping your user details confidential.

Embedded content from other websites and third-party websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracing your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

The website contains links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third-party websites.

Your rights

With proof of identity and a written request, you may have a copy of any information we hold about you.

Policy amendments

We may update this privacy policy from time to time by posting a new version on our website. Therefore, you should check this page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes. We may also notify you of changes to our privacy policy by email.

Contact

Please get in touch with us if you have any questions about this privacy policy or our treatment of your personal data.