Cookie Policy

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your device when you visit a website. Cookies are then sent back to the originating web domain on your subsequent visits to that domain.

Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognise a user’s device. Cookies allow you to navigate between pages efficiently, remember preferences and generally improve the user experience. They can also be used to tailor advertising to your interests through tracking your browsing across websites.

WHAT ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF COOKIES?

A cookie can be classified by its lifespan and the domain to which it belongs. By lifespan, a cookie is either a:

• Session cookie which is erased when the user closes the browser or

• Persistent cookie which remains on the user’s computer/device for a pre-defined period of time.

As for the domain to which it belongs, there are either:

• First-party cookies which are set by the web server of the visited page and share the same domain

• Third-party cookies stored by a different domain to the visited page’s domain. This can happen when the webpage references a file, such as JavaScript, located outside its domain.

IN PARTICULAR, SITUS USES THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF COOKIES:

Situs uses cookies to remember log-in details, provide secure log-in and to collect statistics to optimize site functionality.

• Required Cookies – These cookies are required to enable core site functionality and are automatically enabled when you use this site.

• Functional Cookies – These cookies enable additional functionality like saving preferences, allowing social interactions, and analyzing usage for site optimization.

CONSENT

By using our website you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy. You will have seen a pop up to this effect on your first visit to this website. Should you would like to withdraw your consent, please follow the instructions below.

HOW TO DISABLE COOKIES

If you wish to block the cookies which are set by us you can do this through your browser settings. The Help function within your browser should tell you how.

Alternatively, you may wish to visit www.aboutcookies.org, which contains comprehensive information on how to do this on a wide variety of browsers. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer (including those from this visit) as well as more general information about cookies.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Please note that this cookies policy does not apply to, and we are not responsible for, the privacy practices of third party websites which may be linked to or accessible through this website.