Cookie Policy

By using the the Site, you are consenting to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies in this way, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use the site. If you disable the cookies that we use, this may impact your user experience while on the site.

Cookies

Cookies are files or pieces of information that may be stored on your computer (or other internet enabled devices, such as a smartphone or tablet) when you visit a site. A cookie will usually contain the name of the website from which the cookie has come from, the "lifetime" of the cookie (i.e. how long it will remain on your device), and a value, which is usually a randomly generated unique number.

What do we use cookies for?

Two types of cookies may be used on our site - "session cookies" and "persistent cookies". Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you leave the site. A persistent cookie remains on your device for much longer or until you manually delete it (how long the cookie remains on your device will depend on the duration or "lifetime" of the specific cookie and your browser settings).

Cookies What do they do ?
Session cookies

Session cookie.

These are cookies which are essential for the running of our websites.

Without these cookies, parts of our websites would not function.  These cookies do not track where you have been on the internet and do not gather any personal information about you.

Google Analytics

Persisstent cookies.

We use Google Analytics software to collect information about how you use our site. We do this to help make sure the site is meeting the needs of its users and to help us make improvements.

Google Analytics stores information about:

  • how long you spend on each page

  • how you got to the site 

  • what you click on while you’re visiting the site

We don’t collect or store your personal information (eg your name or address) so this information can’t be used to identify who you are.

To know more about the individual analytical cookies read Google's privacy policy is available at: http://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html

Links to other websites

The site may contain links to other websites. We take no responsibility for the principle of preserving privacy in these pages. We encourage you to read theirs Privacy Policy.

How do I turn cookies off ?

Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can alter the settings of your browser to erase cookies or prevent automatic acceptance if you prefer. Generally you have the option to accept all cookies, to be notified when a cookie is issued or reject all cookies.

Visit the ‘options’ or ‘preferences’ menu on your browser to change settings. Below are links to the ‘Help’ pages of major browsers which explain how you can do this.