A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store via your browser on the hard drive of your computer or mobile device.

Cookies can be classified in different ways, including by how long they last and who sets them:

• Session cookies: these are temporary cookies which are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to help you navigate between pages efficiently without having to re-enter information.
• Persistent cookies: these remain on your device for a set period and are used to remember your preferences when you return to the website.
• Third-party cookies: these are set by a domain other than ours and may collect information about your use of the website over time and across different websites.

Cookies and similar technologies may be used to collect information about your interaction with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited and the date/time of your visit. This information is used to analyse how the website is used and to improve its performance and functionality.

In addition to cookies, we may use some similar technologies to collect and store information about how you use our website. These include:

Web beacons: small images used to help us understand how users interact with our website or emails.

Social media features: such as buttons or widgets provided by third-party platforms, which may collect information about your interaction with those features.

Software development kits (SDKs): used in our mobile applications to collect information about how the app is used and the device it runs on.

Local shared technologies: which allow data to be stored on your device to remember your preferences and improve functionality.

Log files - Our servers automatically record certain information when you access our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This is used for system administration, security, and troubleshooting purposes.

Where third-party cookies are used, these are provided by external organisations. These third parties are responsible for the cookies they set and how they use the information collected.

We provide information about these cookies in this notice where possible. For further details, you can refer to the relevant third party’s privacy or cookie notice.

We do not share information about visitors to third party companies for marketing purposes. However, some cookies and similar technologies used on our website may be provided by third parties (for example, analytics providers). These third parties may collect information about how you use our website in accordance with their own privacy policies

We provide further information about these cookies in this notice, including how to manage your preferences.

You can choose to refuse or delete cookies (and similar technologies) through your browser settings. Information on how to do this can usually be found in the help section of your browser.

Please note that if you disable or delete certain cookies, some features and functionality of the website may not be available or may not work as intended.

Most internet browsers are set up by default to accept cookies. However, if you want to refuse or delete them (or similar technologies) please refer to the help and support area on your browser for instructions on how to block or delete cookies (for example Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari). Please note you may not be able to take advantage of all the features of our Website, including certain personalised features if you delete or refuse cookies.

For more information on managing cookies, please go to: www.allaboutcookies.org

We will update this cookie notice to reflect any changes in applicable legislation, our practices, or the technologies we use.

Where we make significant changes, we will take appropriate steps to notify you, such as through a notice on our website. You may review the cookie notice by visiting the website and clicking on the “Cookies” link.

SPT takes your privacy seriously. Some information collected through cookies and similar technologies may constitute personal data. We process this information in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. For more information about how we collect, use and protect your personal data, please see our Privacy Notice.