Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device by the websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites function properly, operate more efficiently, and provide information to the site owners. The use of cookies is now standard for most websites. If you are uncomfortable with the use of cookies, you can manage and control them through your browser settings. This includes removing cookies by deleting them from your ‘browser history’ (cache) when you leave the site.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Session Cookies: These remain in your browser during your session only, i.e., until you leave the website.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain in your browser after the session (unless deleted by you).
- Performance Cookies: These collect information about your use of the website, such as pages visited and error messages. They do not collect personally identifiable information, and the data collected is aggregated and anonymised. Performance cookies help us improve how the website functions.
- Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or text size) or enable services like commenting on a blog. They personalise your experience and improve usability.
Managing Cookies:
You can manage and control cookie settings via your browser. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or remove them after your session. For detailed guidance on how to control or delete cookies, visit your browser’s help documentation.
Be aware that opting out of certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website and limit your ability to use some features.
Use of Cookies by APTUS:
The following table explains how we use cookies on this website:
| Cookie | Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga | Used to distinguish users | 2 years |
| Google Analytics | _gid | Used to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| Google Analytics | _gat, _gat_<property-id> | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| APTUS | CRAFT_CSRF_TOKEN | Security cookie set by the content management system used for form submission validation. | At end of session |
| APTUS | CraftSessionId | The content management system used to power this site, uses cookies to help you navigate, and to remember any preferences you have and pages you've already visited. | At end of session |
Third-Party Cookies:
We may allow third-party service providers, like Google Analytics, to place cookies on your device to help us understand how visitors use our website. These cookies are placed by third-party companies and are governed by their own privacy policies.
If you wish to manage third-party cookies, you can visit the third-party websites directly to learn how to manage their cookies.
Consent to Cookies:
When you first visit our website, you will see a pop-up banner asking you to accept or reject the use of cookies. By clicking ‘Accept Cookies,’ you consent to the placement of cookies on your device. If you choose to decline cookies, only strictly necessary cookies will be used, but this may affect your website experience.
Strictly Necessary Cookies:
Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.
Retention Period of Cookies:
Cookies remain on your device for varying durations:
- Session Cookies are deleted once your browser is closed.
- Persistent Cookies remain on your device until you delete them or until they expire, as per the durations set out in the table above.
Data Security:
While cookies themselves do not contain personally identifiable information, we take the protection of all data collected seriously. We implement reasonable measures to ensure the security of information gathered through cookies.
Changes to This Cookies Policy:
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or best practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we recommend reviewing this policy periodically. The date of the latest revision will be shown at the bottom of the page.