S.O.P. INTERNATIONAL LIMITED COOKIE NOTICE

This version is effective from: 01/04/2021

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE ABOUT?

This Cookie Notice explains how we use “cookies” and similar technologies (such as “web beacons,” “pixels” or “tags”) on the SOP International corporate website at www.sopinternational.com (“Site”) [and in our emails (such emails and our Site together being the “Service”)]. It is designed to assist you in making informed decisions when using our Site. Please take a moment to read and understand this Cookie Notice. This Cookie Notice should also be read in conjunction with our Privacy Notice.

Contents

1. What are cookies and similar technologies?
2. How long do cookies last?
3. Which cookies do we use on our Site?
4. Is consent needed to use cookies?
5. How do I refuse, block or delete cookies?
6. What about Google Chrome cookies?
7. What technologies are used in emails?
8. Will this notice change?
9. Have any feedback for us?

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES?

Cookies are very small text files or pieces of code, which often include an anonymous unique identifier... [truncated for brevity]

For more details on cookies and similar technologies generally, please visit All About Cookies.

2. HOW LONG DO COOKIES LAST?

All cookies have expiration dates that determine how long they stay in your browser:

• Session Cookies – these are temporary cookies that are placed on your device during your browsing session and then expire (and are automatically erased) whenever you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies – these are designed to last for a pre-defined period of time, which varies depending on the nature of the cookie. Persistent cookies stay in your browser until they reach their individual expiry date, or until you manually delete them.

3. WHICH COOKIES DO WE USE ON OUR SITE?

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies – cookies which a website could not operate without.
• Functionality Cookies – these recognise you when you return, remember preferences, and provide enhanced features.
• Security, Site and Product Integrity Cookies – help keep accounts and data secure.
• Analytics/Performance Cookies – used to improve the website and understand usage patterns.
• Social Media Cookies – personalise interactions with platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.
• Targeting Cookies – help deliver relevant ads and track ad effectiveness.

To manage your cookie preferences, please visit our Preference Centre.

4. IS CONSENT NEEDED TO USE COOKIES?

We may only store and access non-essential cookies with your permission. Essential cookies do not require consent but can still be blocked or deleted, which may affect your experience.

5. HOW DO I REFUSE, BLOCK OR DELETE COOKIES?

You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Preference Centre or by adjusting your browser settings. For more information, visit All About Cookies.

If you use Google Analytics, you can opt out by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

6. WHAT ABOUT GOOGLE CHROME OR OTHER BROWSER COOKIES?

Google may place advertising cookies on your devices when accessing our Site via Chrome. These are dropped for Google’s own purposes. Manage them via your Google settings or visit Google Cookie Notice.

7. WHAT TECHNOLOGIES ARE USED IN EMAILS?

Our emails may contain cookies to monitor interaction. You can avoid these by not clicking links or downloading images. Manage cookies via email/browser settings.

8. WILL THIS NOTICE CHANGE?

We may update this Cookie Notice occasionally. Check this page regularly for updates.

9. HAVE ANY FEEDBACK FOR US?

If you have questions or feedback, contact us via the details in our Privacy Notice.