Cookies.
Web Browser Cookies are small bits of data that our website stores on your Internet browser to remember information about you. We use cookies on our website.
This is how we use cookies: Authentication: When you first login to the website, a cookie is created. The website remembers your login details. For example, your name and email address.
Personalization: Cookies store your preferences. Like the language you choose when using the website.
Session Management: As you go from page to page, the website keeps track of your details across pages. When you login, the website creates a unique session number that follows you during that visit.
There are four types of cookie. Firstly, the session cookie. These are temporary cookies that are deleted once the browser is closed.
Persistent Cookies. This type of cookie remains with the web browser on your device until you log out. These remain there for thirty days. It is the mechanism whereby your login and language preference are remembered. The cookie remains on your device for the specified period or until you log out.
First-party Cookies: Set by the website when you visit. We only use first-party cookies.
Third-party Cookies: Set by another organization other than ours. We do not allow third-party cookies on our website.
There are some Ethical concerns with cookies.
Tracking: Third-party cookies can track you across multiple sites. This may be of concern for your privacy. Luckily, good anti-virus software has the capability to detect these types of cookies and de-activate them. Many browsers now offer options to block third-party cookies.
The purpose of tracking is so that a third-party can see which websites you visit. This is often used for advertising purposes.
We do not allow advertising on our website.
Analytics: Some organizations track your behaviour to understand how you interact with websites. This is often used to improve the website.
Data Security: If cookies are not secured properly, they can be intercepted and used maliciously.
"Regulations exist to protect the users of the website. The European Union has a Regulation that requires the operator of a website to get your consent before using cookies.
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California Consumer Privacy Act provides for similar regulations in California, USA.
"You are in control.
You can delete cookies created by our website by remembering to logout after you have finished.
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This is especially important if you use a shared computer. Such as in a library or Internet Café.
You can also manage and delete cookies through your browser settings.
Cookies are essential for many web functions. Many millions of websites around the world use cookie technology. Our website cannot operate without cookies.
If you do not want cookies at all, please logout. To make sure, use your browser capability to delete all cookies. And do not use this website again.
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