Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Our Cookie Policy forms part of Our Privacy Policy.

Our cookie policy explains our principles regarding the collection, processing and storage of your information. This policy specifically explains how we and the users of our services use cookies and the options you have to control them.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data stored in text files stored on your computer or other devices when websites are loaded in a browser. Commonly used to 'remember' you and your preferences for a single visit (with a 'session cookie') or for multiple repeat visits (using a 'persistent cookie'). They provide a consistent and efficient experience for visitors and perform basic functions such as allowing users to register and login. Cookies may be set by the site you visit ('first party cookies') or by third parties ('third party cookies'), such as those who offer content on the website or provide advertising or analytical services.

Cookies Set by

We use cookies for many different purposes. Some cookies are required for technical reasons; some provide a personalized experience for both visitors and registered users; and some allow advertising from selected third-party networks. Some of these cookies may be set when a page is loaded or when a visitor takes a specific action.

Under the different cookie categories set by, specific examples are given in the following table. This includes the name and purpose of the cookies. In cases where a cookie applies only to certain subdomains, they are included under the relevant heading.

Strictly necessary: These are cookies that are required for to perform basic functions. These include those required to enable registered users to approve and perform account-related functions.

Functionality: These cookies are used to store preferences determined by users such as account name, language and location.

Performance: Performance cookies collect information about how users interact with websites hosted on, including which pages are most visited and other analytical data. These details are only used to improve the functionality of the website.

Tracking: These are placed by trusted third-party networks (e.g. Google Analytics) to track details such as unique visitors and page views to help improve user experience.

Third Party / Embedded Content: utilizes different third party apps and services to improve the experience of website visitors. These include social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter (using share buttons) or embedded content from YouTube and Vimeo. As a result, cookies may be set by these third parties and used by them to track your online activities. We have no direct control over the information collected by these cookies.

Cookie Duration Description Purpose
_ga 2 years Google Analytics Used to distinguish users.
_gat_<property-id> 1 minute Google Analytics Used to reduce the request rate.
_gid 24 hours Google Analytics Used to distinguish users.

Controlling Cookies

Visitors may wish to limit the use of cookies or prevent their recording entirely. Most browsers offer ways to control cookie behavior, such as storage times, with built-in functionality. Provides using IK or third-party plug-ins.

For more information on how to manage and delete cookies, visit For more information about advertising cookies and how to manage them, visit (EU based) or visit (USA based).

Some special exit programs can be found here: Google Analytics.

It is important to understand that restricting or disabling the use of cookies may limit the functionality of the sites or prevent them from working properly.